Katie Zacharia announced her departure from the Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday, leaving her position as spokesperson and deputy assistant of public affairs after serving in the role for only a few weeks.

Zacharia was assigned to the position in mid-February but confirmed her exit in a social media post on Tuesday. In her statement, she indicated she had joined DHS with enthusiasm for supporting the administration's homeland security policies.

The brief tenure comes as the Department of Homeland Security faces ongoing operational challenges and policy reviews. The department has been conducting assessments of various programs and contracts from previous leadership.

Zacharia's departure adds to personnel changes within the department's communications structure. Her role involved serving as a key public-facing representative for DHS initiatives and policy announcements.

The Department of Homeland Security has not immediately announced a replacement for the spokesperson position. The agency continues its regular operations while addressing the vacancy in its communications team.