Program Assistant — Administrative & Operations Specialist

TSA Hiring Service; Petersburg (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Petersburg, TN seeks a Program Assistant to provide administrative and program support, coordinate daily activities, and maintain accurate records. The role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks across teams.

You will compile data, prepare reports, manage calendars, and assist with payroll, HR, and other program areas as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative or program support in a busy office or similar setting.
• Ability to prepare reports, correspondence, spreadsheets, or presentations.

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

Written communication

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Records management

Calendar coordination

Customer service

Discretion

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Petersburg, TN seeks a Program Assistant to provide administrative and program support, coordinate daily activities, and maintain accurate records. The role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks across teams.

You will compile data, prepare reports, manage calendars, and assist with payroll, HR, and other program areas as needed.