TSA Program Assistant — Office Admin & Data Tracking

Travel Security Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking Program Assistants for office and airport operations support. You will assist managers and teams with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, correspondence, records, payroll, and other day-to-day tasks.

This role requires attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple assignments, and clear communication across diverse groups.

Qualifications

• Organization and attention to detail.
• Written and verbal communication.
• Data entry, tracking, and basic analysis.
• Microsoft Office or comparable workplace software.
• Records and document management.

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

Communication

Data entry

MS Office

Records management

Calendar coordination

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Discretion

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking Program Assistants for office and airport operations support. You will assist managers and teams with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, correspondence, records, payroll, and other day-to-day tasks.

This role requires attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple assignments, and clear communication across diverse groups.