Administrative Program Assistant – Flexible Scheduling

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Cedar, IA is seeking Program Assistants to help keep offices and airport field operations organized and running smoothly. You will support managers with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and correspondence, handling multiple assignments and ensuring on-schedule operations.

Responsibilities include coordinating activities, maintaining records, preparing materials, and assisting in payroll, HR, and other program areas as

Qualifications

• Organization and attention to detail required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Data entry, tracking, and basic analysis capability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable software.
• Experience with records and document management.
• Strong calendar, meeting, and deadline coordination.
• Customer service and professional communication.
• Ability to manage several assignments without losing accuracy.
• Discretion when handling sensitive information.

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 files.
• Prepare correspondence, meeting materials, and internal communications.
• Schedule meetings, maintain calendars, and track deadlines or action items.
• Support payroll, timekeeping, finance, HR, or scheduling functions as needed.
• Monitor program metrics and identify discrepancies or gaps.
• Research files, policies, and systems as required.
• Assist with new office procedures and administrative systems implementation.
• Communicate with employees, managers, timekeepers, financial staff, and external contacts.
• Review administrative work for accuracy and compliance with procedures.

Skills

Organization

Written communication

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Records management

Calendar coordination

Customer service

Multitasking

Discretion

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Cedar, IA is seeking Program Assistants to help keep offices and airport field operations organized and running smoothly. You will support managers with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and correspondence, handling multiple assignments and ensuring on-schedule operations.

Responsibilities include coordinating activities, maintaining records, preparing materials, and assisting in payroll, HR, and other program areas as