TSA Program Assistant: Admin & Data Ops (Federal)

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Mount Sterling, IL is seeking Program Assistants to keep offices organized and running smoothly, supporting managers with administrative coordination, scheduling, and data tracking.

You will prepare correspondence, maintain electronic records, and assist with finance, human resources, scheduling, payroll, or other program areas while communicating with teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Organizational and attention-to-detail abilities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Data entry, tracking, and basic analysis capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or equivalent software.
• Experience with records and document management.
• Calendar and deadline coordination skills.
• Customer service and professional communication.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments without loss of accuracy.
• Discretion handling sensitive 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

Communication

Data entry & tracking

Microsoft Office

Records management

Calendar coordination

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Discretion

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Mount Sterling, IL is seeking Program Assistants to keep offices organized and running smoothly, supporting managers with administrative coordination, scheduling, and data tracking.

You will prepare correspondence, maintain electronic records, and assist with finance, human resources, scheduling, payroll, or other program areas while communicating with teams and stakeholders.