Federal Program & Administrative Specialist

Transportation Security Careers; Sabula (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Sabula, IA seeks Program Assistant positions to keep offices and field operations organized, accurate, and running smoothly.

Roles involve administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, payroll, and records management, with responsibilities varying by program area. Fulltime appointments are available, with work-site details provided in each vacancy.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at the level stated in the official announcement.
• Experience providing administrative or program support in a busy office.
• Experience preparing reports, spreadsheets, or presentations.
• Experience tracking deadlines, assignments, or performance information.
• Experience researching information in files, databases, or electronic systems.
• Experience monitoring program metrics and identifying discrepancies.
• Experience supporting payroll, timekeeping, finance, HR, or scheduling functions.

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

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Records management

Calendar coordination

Customer service

Discretion

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Sabula, IA seeks Program Assistant positions to keep offices and field operations organized, accurate, and running smoothly.

Roles involve administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, payroll, and records management, with responsibilities varying by program area. Fulltime appointments are available, with work-site details provided in each vacancy.