TSA Program Assistant: Admin & Operations Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Avella, PA is seeking Program Assistants to help keep offices and airport field operations organized, accurate, and running smoothly. You will support managers with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and correspondence, handling records and payroll tasks as needed.

This role emphasizes attention to detail, ability to manage multiple assignments, and clear communication with teams.

Qualifications

• Administrative or program support experience in a busy office.
• Ability to prepare reports, correspondence, spreadsheets, or presentations.
• Track deadlines, assignments, records, or performance information.
• Research information in files, databases, and electronic systems.
• Support payroll, timekeeping, finance, HR, or scheduling functions.

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

Time management

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Avella, PA is seeking Program Assistants to help keep offices and airport field operations organized, accurate, and running smoothly. You will support managers with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and correspondence, handling records and payroll tasks as needed.

This role emphasizes attention to detail, ability to manage multiple assignments, and clear communication with teams.