Program Assistant — Admin & Data Coordination

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible scheduling

Paid federal holidays

Retirement plan (Thrift Savings Plan)

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Program Assistants in Scenic, SD to keep offices and airport field operations organized and running smoothly. You will support managers with administrative tasks, data tracking, scheduling, and records management, ensuring accurate and timely program delivery.

Responsibilities include coordinating daily activities, preparing reports and correspondence, maintaining files, and assisting with payroll, finance, HR, and scheduling.

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

Attention to detail

Communication

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Records management

Calendar coordination

Customer service

Discretion

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Program Assistants in Scenic, SD to keep offices and airport field operations organized and running smoothly. You will support managers with administrative tasks, data tracking, scheduling, and records management, ensuring accurate and timely program delivery.

Responsibilities include coordinating daily activities, preparing reports and correspondence, maintaining files, and assisting with payroll, finance, HR, and scheduling.