TSA Program Assistant: Admin & Operations (Federal)

Travel Security Careers; Columbia (SC); 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, Department of Homeland Security in Columbia, SC seeks a Program Assistant to keep offices organized and running smoothly. You will handle administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and records management, supporting managers and teams across various program areas.

You will assist with payroll, HR, scheduling, and other administrative tasks while upholding security and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in an administrative or program support role.
• Experience organizing records, data tracking, reports, and correspondence.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments with accuracy and discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and spreadsheet tools.

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 areas.
• Monitor program metrics and identify incomplete or inconsistent information.
• Research files, records, policies, and electronic systems.
• Support the implementation of new office procedures and administrative systems.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Data entry

Office software

Records management

Calendar coordination

Customer service

Attention to detail

Discretion

Education

Specialized experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Columbia, SC seeks a Program Assistant to keep offices organized and running smoothly. You will handle administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and records management, supporting managers and teams across various program areas.

You will assist with payroll, HR, scheduling, and other administrative tasks while upholding security and compliance standards.