Program Assistant: Administrative & Operations Support

Travel Security Careers; Sandersville (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, an agency of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Program Assistant to keep offices organized and operating smoothly. You will support managers and staff with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and records management in a dynamic federal environment.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, multi-tasking, and clear communication across teams.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative or program support in a busy office.
• Experience with reports, spreadsheets, or presentations.
• Track deadlines, assignments, or performance information.
• Research information in files, databases, and electronic systems.
• Experience with payroll, timekeeping, finance, HR, or scheduling functions.
• Proficient with office software to organize information and support multiple tasks.

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.

Skills

Administrative support

Data tracking

Scheduling

Records management

Payroll

Timekeeping

Communication

Office coordination

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, an agency of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Program Assistant to keep offices organized and operating smoothly. You will support managers and staff with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and records management in a dynamic federal environment.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, multi-tasking, and clear communication across teams.