Administrative Program Assistant: Federal Ops & Scheduling

Travel Security Careers; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Program Assistant to support managers and teams with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and records management. You’ll help keep daily operations organized and ensure accurate, timely information flows across programs.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, communication across teams, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining compliance with procedures.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience may substitute formal education.
• Use exact education and experience requirements from the official vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and program support to TSA managers and employees
• 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

Skills

Organization and attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Data entry, tracking, and basic分析

Microsoft Office or comparable

Records and document management

Calendar, meeting, and deadline coord.

Customer service and professional comm

Manage several assignments

Discretion with sensitive information

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Program Assistant to support managers and teams with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and records management. You’ll help keep daily operations organized and ensure accurate, timely information flows across programs.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, communication across teams, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining compliance with procedures.