Program Assistant: Admin & Operations Support

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Kenton, TN is seeking a Program Assistant to provide administrative support and program coordination. You will work with TSA managers and staff to ensure accurate data tracking, scheduling, and efficient office operations.

The role involves preparing correspondence, maintaining electronic records, coordinating meetings, and assisting with payroll, human resources, and other program areas as assigned, while upholding

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in administrative or program support.
• Experience preparing reports, spreadsheets, or presentations.
• Tracking deadlines, assignments, records, or performance information.
• Using office software to organize information and support multiple assignments.
• Proven ability to maintain accuracy in a busy office.

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 skills

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Records management

Calendar management

Customer service

Discretion

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Kenton, TN is seeking a Program Assistant to provide administrative support and program coordination. You will work with TSA managers and staff to ensure accurate data tracking, scheduling, and efficient office operations.

The role involves preparing correspondence, maintaining electronic records, coordinating meetings, and assisting with payroll, human resources, and other program areas as assigned, while upholding