Program Assistant: Strategic Office Operations & Coordination

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Merit, TX seeks a Program Assistant to support managers and staff with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and records management. The role requires attention to detail, multi-tasking and strong communication in a federal office setting.

You will help organize daily activities, prepare reports, and maintain electronic files while handling multiple assignments and collaborating with finance, HR, and timekeeping staff.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative or program support in a busy office.
• Ability to track deadlines, compile reports, and maintain records.
• Familiarity with payroll, scheduling, and HR processes is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Merit, TX seeks a Program Assistant to support managers and staff with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and records management. The role requires attention to detail, multi-tasking and strong communication in a federal office setting.

You will help organize daily activities, prepare reports, and maintain electronic files while handling multiple assignments and collaborating with finance, HR, and timekeeping staff.