Program Assistant: Admin & Data Coordination - Flexible Scheduling

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Program Assistants in Tunica, MS to support managers and staff with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, payroll, and records management.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, handling multiple assignments, and ensuring office operations run smoothly in a federal environment. Salary ranges at the posted pay scale reflect federal pay bands and security clearances may be required.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at the level stated in the official announcement.
• Experience in providing administrative or program support in a busy office.
• Experience in preparing reports, correspondence, spreadsheets, or presentations.
• Experience tracking deadlines, assignments, records, or performance information.

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 & detail-oriented

Written & verbal communication

Data entry & tracking

MS Office / office software

Records management

Calendar & deadline coordination

Customer service

Multitasking with accuracy

Discretion with sensitive information

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Program Assistants in Tunica, MS to support managers and staff with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, payroll, and records management.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, handling multiple assignments, and ensuring office operations run smoothly in a federal environment. Salary ranges at the posted pay scale reflect federal pay bands and security clearances may be required.