Program Assistant: Flexible Scheduling & Admin Support

Travel Security Careers; West Lafayette (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in West Lafayette, OH, seeks a Program Assistant to support TSA managers and staff. You will coordinate daily office activities, prepare reports, manage records, and help maintain schedules and deadlines across multiple program areas.

Ideal candidates will have strong organization, communication, and data entry skills, with experience handling sensitive information and a capacity to adapt to varying responsibilities within

Qualifications

• Education/experience requirements are stated in the official vacancy.
• Use the exact education/experience requirements from the official vacancy rather than adding a general degree requirement.
• Experience providing admin or program support in a busy office is preferred.

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 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 procedures

Skills

Organization and attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Data entry and basic analysis

Microsoft Office

Records and document management

Calendar and deadline coordination

Customer service

Discretion with sensitive information

Education

No specific degree required if qualified by specialized experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in West Lafayette, OH, seeks a Program Assistant to support TSA managers and staff. You will coordinate daily office activities, prepare reports, manage records, and help maintain schedules and deadlines across multiple program areas.

Ideal candidates will have strong organization, communication, and data entry skills, with experience handling sensitive information and a capacity to adapt to varying responsibilities within