Federal Program Assistant — Admin & Operations Support

Travel Security Careers; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring Program Assistants in Salina, OK. These roles provide administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and records management to keep offices organized and programs on schedule.

Responsibilities vary by unit, including finance, HR, payroll, or other TSA operations. Candidates should be detail‑oriented, able to manage multiple assignments, and communicate with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in administrative or program support and data tracking.
• Experience preparing reports, spreadsheets, or presentations.
• Ability to track deadlines and manage multiple assignments.
• Experience researching information in files and databases.
• Experience monitoring program metrics and identifying discrepancies.
• Experience with payroll, timekeeping, finance, HR, or scheduling functions.
• Ability to use office software to organize 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.
• Assist with finance, human resources, scheduling, payroll, or other areas.
• Monitor program metrics and identify discrepancies.
• Research files, records, policies, and systems; support the implementation of new office procedures.
• 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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring Program Assistants in Salina, OK. These roles provide administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and records management to keep offices organized and programs on schedule.

Responsibilities vary by unit, including finance, HR, payroll, or other TSA operations. Candidates should be detail‑oriented, able to manage multiple assignments, and communicate with diverse teams.