TSA Administrative and Law Enforcement Careers in South China, ME

TSA Program Assistant Opportunities in South China

Program Assistants help keep TSA offices and airport field operations organized, accurate, and running smoothly. They support managers and employees with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, correspondence, records, payroll, and other day-to-day program needs.

This role is well suited to someone who is comfortable working with detailed information, handling multiple assignments, communicating with different teams, and helping an office stay on schedule. Specific responsibilities depend on whether the position supports finance, human resources, scheduling, payroll, workplace programs, or another TSA operational area.

Position Details

Official Title:

Program Assistant

Location:

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Employer:

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security

Salary:

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Pay Band:

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Schedule:

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Travel:

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Who May Apply:

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Telework Eligibility:

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Application Deadline:

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Do not assume that every Program Assistant vacancy follows standard business hours or permits telework. Use the schedule and work-site information from the individual announcement.

What You May Do

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

Experience Requirements

Applicants generally need specialized experience at the level stated in the official announcement. Relevant experience may include:

Providing administrative or program support in a busy office

Preparing reports, correspondence, spreadsheets, or presentations

Tracking deadlines, assignments, records, or performance information

Researching information in files, databases, and electronic systems

Monitoring program metrics and identifying discrepancies

Supporting payroll, timekeeping, finance, human resources, or scheduling functions

Making recommendations based on administrative findings or reports

Using office software to organize information and support multiple assignments

The type and amount of required experience vary by pay band and assignment. Applicants should ensure that their resume clearly demonstrates the specialized experience listed in the active vacancy.

Education Requirements

A specific college degree may not be required when qualification is based entirely on specialized experience. If the announcement permits education to satisfy any part of the qualification requirement, applicants may need to provide transcripts from an accredited institution.

Use the exact education and experience requirements from the official vacancy rather than adding a general degree requirement.

Skills That Can Help You Succeed

Organization and attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Data entry, tracking, and basic analysis

Microsoft Office or comparable wor