TSA Program Assistant — Admin, Scheduling & Data

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Elizabeth, NJ program assistants support TSA offices and airport field operations with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and records management. This role requires diligent handling of details, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining schedules.

The position may involve travel and strict adherence to procedures.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience providing administrative or program support in a busy office.
• Experience preparing reports, correspondence, spreadsheets, or presentations.
• Tracking deadlines, assignments, records, or performance information.
• Supporting payroll, timekeeping, finance, human resources, or scheduling functions.
• Using office software to organize information and support multiple assignments.

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 and verbal communication

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Elizabeth, NJ program assistants support TSA offices and airport field operations with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and records management. This role requires diligent handling of details, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining schedules.

The position may involve travel and strict adherence to procedures.