Program Assistant: Admin & Data Coordination

TSA Hiring Service; Carthage (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Program Assistants to keep offices and field operations organized and running smoothly in Carthage, MS. You will support managers and teams with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and records management.

Responsibilities vary by area, including finance, HR, scheduling, payroll, and workplace programs. This role emphasizes accuracy, multitasking, and clear communication across departments.

Qualifications

• Providing administrative or program support in a busy office.
• Preparing reports, correspondence, spreadsheets, or presentations.
• Tracking deadlines, assignments, records, or performance information.
• Researching information in files, databases, and electronic systems.
• Monitoring program metrics and identifying discrepancies.
• Supporting payroll, timekeeping, finance, human resources, or scheduling functions.
• Making recommendations based on administrative findings or reports.
• 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

Communication

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Records management

Calendar coordination

Customer service

Multitasking

Discretion

Education

Education flexibility

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Program Assistants to keep offices and field operations organized and running smoothly in Carthage, MS. You will support managers and teams with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and records management.

Responsibilities vary by area, including finance, HR, scheduling, payroll, and workplace programs. This role emphasizes accuracy, multitasking, and clear communication across departments.