Program Assistant — Admin, Scheduling & Data

Transportation Security Careers; Watchung (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Watchung, NJ, is seeking a Program Assistant to support administrative coordination across offices and teams. The role involves data tracking, scheduling, payroll-related tasks, and maintaining records to ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities include coordinating daily activities, preparing reports, maintaining files, and assisting with various program areas.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need specialized experience at the level stated in the official announcement.
• Relevant experience may include: providing administrative or program support in a busy office, preparing reports, tracking deadlines, and research in files/databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and program support to TSA managers and employees
• Help coordinate daily office activities, projects, and operational assignments
• Compile, organize, track, and analyze program information
• Maintain electronic records, spreadsheets, reports, and administrative files
• Prepare correspondence, meeting materials, reports, and internal communications
• Schedule meetings, maintain calendars, and track deadlines or action items
• Assist with finance, human resources, scheduling, payroll, or other assigned program areas
• Monitor program metrics and help identify incomplete or inconsistent information
• Research files, records, policies, and electronic systems
• Support the implementation of new office procedures and administrative systems
• Communicate with employees, managers, timekeepers, financial staff, and external contacts
• Review administrative work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Watchung, NJ, is seeking a Program Assistant to support administrative coordination across offices and teams. The role involves data tracking, scheduling, payroll-related tasks, and maintaining records to ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities include coordinating daily activities, preparing reports, maintaining files, and assisting with various program areas.