TSA Program Assistant: Admin & Data Coordination

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Federal retirement plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Elizabeth, NJ is seeking Program Assistants to provide administrative support, data tracking, scheduling, correspondence, and records management across TSA offices and airport operations.

Typical duties include coordinating activities, preparing reports, maintaining files, calendars, and assisting with payroll and HR tasks as assigned, with an emphasis on accuracy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Organization and attention to detail required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Data entry, tracking, and basic analysis experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or equivalent workplace software.
• Experience with records and document management.
• Calendar management, meeting coordination, and deadlines tracking.
• Customer service and professional communication.
• Ability to manage several assignments without sacrificing accuracy.
• Discretion when handling sensitive employee or program information.

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 payroll, timekeeping, finance, HR, or scheduling tasks as needed.
• Monitor program metrics and identify incomplete or inconsistent information.
• Support implementation of new office procedures and systems.
• Communicate with employees, managers, timekeepers, financial staff, and external contacts.
• Review administrative work for accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Organization & detail

Written & verbal comms

Data entry & analysis

MS Office proficiency

Records management

Calendar & scheduling

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Discretion with sensitive info

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Elizabeth, NJ is seeking Program Assistants to provide administrative support, data tracking, scheduling, correspondence, and records management across TSA offices and airport operations.

Typical duties include coordinating activities, preparing reports, maintaining files, calendars, and assisting with payroll and HR tasks as assigned, with an emphasis on accuracy and teamwork.