Program Assistant: Office Ops & Compliance (Federal Benefits)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid federal holidays

Federal retirement program (TSP)

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Central, AZ seeks Program Assistant professionals to support offices and airport field operations with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and records management. Roles vary by program area, including finance, HR, payroll, or other operational spaces.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, multi-tasking, and effective communication across teams, with schedules and site requirements defined by each vacancy.

Qualifications

• Providing administrative or program support in a busy office.
• Preparing reports, correspondence, spreadsheets, or presentations.
• Tracking deadlines, assignments, records, or performance information.
• Researching information in files, databases, and electronic systems.
• Monitoring program metrics and identifying discrepancies.
• Supporting payroll, timekeeping, finance, human resources, or scheduling functions.
• Making recommendations based on administrative findings or reports.
• Using office software to organize information and support multiple assignments.

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

Organization

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Data entry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Central, AZ seeks Program Assistant professionals to support offices and airport field operations with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and records management. Roles vary by program area, including finance, HR, payroll, or other operational spaces.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, multi-tasking, and effective communication across teams, with schedules and site requirements defined by each vacancy.