Program Assistant: Office & Data Coordinator (Wayland)

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Program Assistants to support TSA offices and airport field operations with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and records management. You will assist with payroll, correspondence, and daily office tasks while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across multiple program areas.

Successful candidates are detail-oriented, able to juggle several assignments, and communicate effectively with managers, timekeepers, and

Qualifications

• Organization and attention to detail
• Written and verbal communication
• Data entry, tracking, and basic analysis
• Microsoft Office or comparable workplace software
• Records and document management
• Calendar, meeting, and deadline coordination
• Customer service and professional communication
• Ability to manage several assignments without losing accuracy
• Discretion when handling sensitive employee or operational 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

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Data entry & analysis

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Program Assistants to support TSA offices and airport field operations with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and records management. You will assist with payroll, correspondence, and daily office tasks while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across multiple program areas.

Successful candidates are detail-oriented, able to juggle several assignments, and communicate effectively with managers, timekeepers, and