TSA Program Assistant - Administrative & Data Support

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Program Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and program support in a fast-paced environment in Guild, TN. You will assist TSA managers and staff with daily operations, data tracking, scheduling, payroll, and internal communications.

The role emphasizes detailed records management, deadlines, and cross-team coordination.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative or program support in a busy office.
• Ability to track deadlines and manage multiple assignments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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

Administrative support

Detail oriented

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Program Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and program support in a fast-paced environment in Guild, TN. You will assist TSA managers and staff with daily operations, data tracking, scheduling, payroll, and internal communications.

The role emphasizes detailed records management, deadlines, and cross-team coordination.