TSA Administrative and Law Enforcement Careers - TSA Career

Federal Security Job Resource; Anaheim (CA); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Anaheim is seeking Program Assistants to help keep offices and airport field operations organized and running smoothly. Responsibilities include administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, payroll support, and maintaining records.

Applicants should be comfortable with detail-oriented work, multi-tasking, and communicating with diverse teams. The role requires following established procedures and can involve different program areas such

Formación

• Specialized experience in administrative or program support in a busy office.
• Experience preparing reports, spreadsheets, or presentations.
• Ability to track deadlines, assignments, and performance information.
• Familiarity with office software and data systems.

Responsabilidades

• 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 files
• Prepare correspondence, meeting materials, and internal communications
• Schedule meetings and maintain calendars

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Data entry

Records management

Calendar coordination

Time management

Discretion

Customer service

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

TSA Program Assistant Opportunities in Anaheim

Program Assistants help keep TSA offices and airport field operations organized, accurate, and running smoothly. They support managers and employees with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, correspondence, records, payroll, and other day-to-day program needs.

This role is well suited to someone who is comfortable working with detailed information, handling multiple assignments, communicating with different teams, and helping an office stay on schedule. Specific responsibilities depend on whether the position supports finance, human resources, scheduling, payroll, workplace programs, or another TSA operational area.

Position Details

• Official Title: Program Assistant
• Location: {airport_or_office}, Anaheim, CA
• Employer: Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security
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• Pay Band: {pay_band}
• Schedule: {work_schedule}
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• Appointment Type: {appointment_type}
• Who May Apply: {who_may_apply}
• Telework Eligibility: {telework_status}
• Application Deadline: {closing_date}

Do not assume that every Program Assistant vacancy follows standard business hours or permits telework. Use the schedule and work-site information from the individual announcement.

What You May Do

• 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

Experience Requirements

Applicants generally need specialized experience at the level stated in the official announcement. Relevant experience may include:

• 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

The type and amount of required experience vary by pay band and assignment. Applicants should ensure that their resume clearly demonstrates the specialized experience listed in the active vacancy.

Education Requirements

A specific college degree may not be required when qualification is based entirely on specialized experience. If the announcement permits education to satisfy any part of the qualification requirement, applicants may need to provide transcripts from an accredited institution.

Use the exact education and experience requirements from the official vacancy rather than adding a general degree requirement.

Skills That Can Help You Succeed

• Organization and attention to detail
• Written and verbal communication
• Data entry, tracking, and basic analysis
• Microsoft Office or comparable workplace software
• Records and document management
• Calendar, meeting, and deadline coordination
• Customer service and professional communication
• Ability to manage several assignments without losing accuracy
• Discretion when handling sensitive employee or operational information

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation
• Selective Service registration may be required
• Must meet the eligibility requirements identified in the announcement
• Must complete any required USA Hire assessments by the stated deadline
• May need to obtain and maintain the security clearance listed for the position

Some Program Assistant vacancies are limited to current TSA employees. Always display the exact “Who May Apply” category from the official announcement.

Schedule and Work Environment

Program Assistants generally work in an office or airport administrative environment. Daily work may involve extended computer use, reviewing records, communicating by phone or email, attending meetings, and managing several deadlines at once.

Some positions may require occasional travel or work outside typical office hours when supporting airport operations, special projects, or urgent administrative needs. The exact schedule should match the official vacancy.

Federal Benefits

Eligible employees may receive health, dental, vision, life, and long-term-care insurance; paid leave and federal holidays; participation in a federal retirement program and the Thrift Savings Plan; flexible spending accounts; and employee-assistance resources.

Other benefits may include tuition assistance, transportation subsidies, flexible scheduling, wellness programs, and professional-development opportunities. Eligibility depends on the appointment type, work schedule, and individual vacancy.