Federal Program Assistant: Admin & Data Ops

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Dundee, IA, seeks Program Assistants to help keep offices and field operations organized, accurate, and running smoothly. This role supports managers with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, correspondence, records, payroll, and other day‑to‑day program needs.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, the ability to handle multiple assignments, and clear communication across teams.

Qualifications

• Specialized administrative or program support experience in a busy office.
• Experience preparing reports, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Experience tracking deadlines, assignments, records, or performance information.
• Experience researching information in files, databases, and electronic systems.
• Experience monitoring program metrics and identifying discrepancies.
• Experience with payroll, timekeeping, finance, human resources, or scheduling functions.
• Experience making recommendations based on administrative findings or reports.
• Experience using office software to organize information and support multiple assignments.

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 and attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Data entry, tracking, and basic分析

Tools

Microsoft Office or comparable workplace software

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Dundee, IA, seeks Program Assistants to help keep offices and field operations organized, accurate, and running smoothly. This role supports managers with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, correspondence, records, payroll, and other day‑to‑day program needs.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, the ability to handle multiple assignments, and clear communication across teams.