Program Assistant: Admin & Operations Support

Transportation Security Careers; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Cookeville, TN seeks Program Assistants to provide administrative and program support for field operations. The role emphasizes data tracking, scheduling, and maintaining accurate records to help managers stay on schedule.

Responsibilities include coordinating daily activities, preparing reports, and assisting with payroll, HR, and other program areas as needed. The position requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to handle

Qualifications

• Administrative or program support experience in a busy office.
• Experience in preparing reports, 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, HR, or scheduling functions.
• Making recommendations based on administrative findings.
• 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

Microsoft Office

Records and document management

Calendar, meeting, and deadline coord.

Customer service and professional comm

Multitasking without losing accuracy

Discretion with sensitive info

Education

Education not strictly required; transcripts may be requested

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Cookeville, TN seeks Program Assistants to provide administrative and program support for field operations. The role emphasizes data tracking, scheduling, and maintaining accurate records to help managers stay on schedule.

Responsibilities include coordinating daily activities, preparing reports, and assisting with payroll, HR, and other program areas as needed. The position requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to handle