TSA Program Assistant: Administrative & Operations

Transportation Security Careers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Program Assistants to support busy offices and airport field operations with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, payroll, and records management. Responsibilities vary by assignment and may include finance, HR, scheduling, or other program areas.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks are essential. The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, timely communications, and proactive support to

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative or program support in a busy office.
• Experience preparing reports, spreadsheets, or presentations.
• Tracking deadlines, assignments, records, or performance information.

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

Detail orientation

Written communication

Data entry

MS Office

Records management

Calendar coordination

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Program Assistants to support busy offices and airport field operations with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, payroll, and records management. Responsibilities vary by assignment and may include finance, HR, scheduling, or other program areas.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks are essential. The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, timely communications, and proactive support to