Program Assistant: Drive Office Success & Compliance

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in the United States is seeking Program Assistant opportunities in Ralston to support managers and employees with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and records management. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, ability to manage multiple assignments, and effective communication across teams.

Salary ranges for these positions are provided in each vacancy announcement, with schedules and on-site work details determined by the

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative or program support in a busy office
• Ability to track deadlines, records, and performance information
• Experience preparing reports, correspondence, spreadsheets, or presentations
• Familiarity with payroll, timekeeping, finance, HR, or scheduling functions
• Ability to review work for accuracy and compliance with procedures

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and program support to TSA managers and employees
• 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
• Monitor program metrics and identify incomplete or inconsistent information
• Research files, records, policies, and electronic systems
• Support 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 detail orientation

Administrative support

Communication

Data entry

Calendar management

Office software

Records management

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in the United States is seeking Program Assistant opportunities in Ralston to support managers and employees with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and records management. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, ability to manage multiple assignments, and effective communication across teams.

Salary ranges for these positions are provided in each vacancy announcement, with schedules and on-site work details determined by the