Program Assistant — TSA Admin & Ops Support

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Houston is seeking a Program Assistant to support managers and staff with administrative coordination and data tracking. The role involves scheduling, records, payroll, and handling multiple assignments to keep operations on schedule.

Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, capable of handling sensitive information, and proficient with Microsoft Office. Various program areas may influence daily tasks and schedules.

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

Records management

Calendar coordination

Time management

Discretion

Multi-tasking

Education

General office work experience acceptable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Houston is seeking a Program Assistant to support managers and staff with administrative coordination and data tracking. The role involves scheduling, records, payroll, and handling multiple assignments to keep operations on schedule.

Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, capable of handling sensitive information, and proficient with Microsoft Office. Various program areas may influence daily tasks and schedules.