Program Assistant — Administrative & Office Operations

Transportation Security Careers; Hickory (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (federal)

Paid federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan retirement

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking a Program Assistant to keep offices and field operations organized and running smoothly. Duties include admin coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and managing records and payroll processes.

Responsibilities vary by program area such as finance, HR, scheduling, or airport operations. The role emphasizes attention to detail, multi-tasking, and clear communication across teams.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative or program support in a busy office.
• Ability to track deadlines, organize records, and prepare reports.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and basic data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and program support to TSA managers and employees.
• 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 areas.
• Monitor program metrics and identify incomplete or inconsistent information.
• Research files, records, policies, and electronic systems.
• Support implementation of new office procedures and systems.

Skills

Administrative support

Data entry

Scheduling

Written communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Office software

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking a Program Assistant to keep offices and field operations organized and running smoothly. Duties include admin coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and managing records and payroll processes.

Responsibilities vary by program area such as finance, HR, scheduling, or airport operations. The role emphasizes attention to detail, multi-tasking, and clear communication across teams.