Brandon Admin & Program Assistant — Office & Ops Impact

Travel Security Careers; Brandon (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Brandon, IA, seeks a Program Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and program support, coordinating daily office activities and maintaining records.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, timely communication, and effective data management across finance, HR, scheduling, payroll, and related areas. Some positions may vary by assignment and schedule.

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.
• Calendar, meeting, and deadline coordination.
• Customer service and professional communication.
• Ability to manage several assignments without losing accuracy.
• Discretion when handling sensitive employee or operational information.

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

Written communication

Verbal communication

Data entry

Tracking

Microsoft Office

Records management

Calendar management

Customer service

Discretion

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Brandon, IA, seeks a Program Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and program support, coordinating daily office activities and maintaining records.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, timely communication, and effective data management across finance, HR, scheduling, payroll, and related areas. Some positions may vary by assignment and schedule.