TSA Admin & Program Support Specialist Flexible Scheduling

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Program Assistant to provide essential administrative and program support in a busy office environment.

You will coordinate activities, manage records, prepare communications, and schedule meetings while maintaining accuracy and compliance with procedures. The role requires effective communication and discretion in handling sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience is required; the exact level varies by pay band and assignment.
• Applicants should show experience providing administrative or program support in a busy office.
• Candidates should demonstrate ability to prepare reports, spreadsheets, and presentations.

Responsibilities

• 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 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

Communication

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Records management

Calendar coordination

Customer service

Discretion

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Program Assistant to provide essential administrative and program support in a busy office environment.

You will coordinate activities, manage records, prepare communications, and schedule meetings while maintaining accuracy and compliance with procedures. The role requires effective communication and discretion in handling sensitive information.