Program Assistant: Admin & Ops in National Security

Airport Security Hiring; Forest (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Forest, Mississippi, is seeking a Program Assistant to keep offices and field operations organized, accurate, and running smoothly. The role supports managers and staff with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, correspondence, records, payroll, and other day-to-day program needs.

Responsibilities vary by assignment but focus on providing program support, coordinating activities, maintaining records, preparing reports, and

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at the level stated in the official vacancy announcement.
• Experience providing administrative or program support in a busy office.
• Ability to track deadlines, records, and 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

Attention to detail

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Document management systems

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Forest, Mississippi, is seeking a Program Assistant to keep offices and field operations organized, accurate, and running smoothly. The role supports managers and staff with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, correspondence, records, payroll, and other day-to-day program needs.

Responsibilities vary by assignment but focus on providing program support, coordinating activities, maintaining records, preparing reports, and