Program Assistant: Federal Admin & Operations Support

Transportation Security Careers; New Florence (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is seeking a Program Assistant to support managers and staff with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and records management. The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple assignments in a fast-paced office environment.

The position is full-time in New Florence, PA, offering the federal benefits and a path to broader program experience within the DHS.

Qualifications

• 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 assigned program areas.
• Monitor program metrics and 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and program support to TSA managers and employees.
• Coordinate daily office activities and assignments.
• Compile, organize, and analyze program information.
• Maintain electronic records and reports.
• Prepare correspondence and meeting materials.
• Schedule meetings and track deadlines.
• Monitor program metrics and research information.
• Support implementation of new procedures.
• Communicate with staff and external contacts.
• Review work for accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Data entry/Tracking

MS Office

Records management

Calendar coordination

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Discretion

Tools

none

Job description

Transportation Security Administration is seeking a Program Assistant to support managers and staff with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and records management. The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple assignments in a fast-paced office environment.

The position is full-time in New Florence, PA, offering the federal benefits and a path to broader program experience within the DHS.