Federal Administrative & Program Support Specialist

Transportation Security Careers; Farnhamville (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Federal benefits program

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Farnhamville, IA, is seeking a Program Assistant to provide administrative support across offices and operations. The role emphasizes accuracy, scheduling, data tracking, and effective communication with managers and teams.

You will compile records, prepare materials, manage calendars, and assist with payroll, HR, and other program areas as needed.

Qualifications

• Specialized administrative or program support experience.
• Ability to prepare reports, correspondence, spreadsheets, or presentations.
• Strong record-keeping and data-tracking capabilities.
• Experience in coordinating multiple assignments and schedules.

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.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Communication

Data entry

Records management

Calendar coordination

Customer service

Discretion

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Farnhamville, IA, is seeking a Program Assistant to provide administrative support across offices and operations. The role emphasizes accuracy, scheduling, data tracking, and effective communication with managers and teams.

You will compile records, prepare materials, manage calendars, and assist with payroll, HR, and other program areas as needed.