TSA Program Assistant — Admin & Operations in Knoxville, IL

TSA Hiring Service; Knoxville (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Program Assistant in Knoxville, IL to provide administrative and program support, coordinate daily activities, and manage records and communications. The role emphasizes organizing information, tracking deadlines, and assisting with payroll, HR, and scheduling across various program areas.

Applicants should bring strong attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication, and proficiency with Microsoft

Qualifications

• Specialized administrative or program support experience preferred.
• Ability to organize information, track deadlines, and prepare reports.
• Experience with payroll, timekeeping, finance, HR, or scheduling functions is a plus.

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.
• Support with finance, HR, scheduling, payroll, or other program areas as needed.
• 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

Written communication

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Records management

Calendar coordination

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Program Assistant in Knoxville, IL to provide administrative and program support, coordinate daily activities, and manage records and communications. The role emphasizes organizing information, tracking deadlines, and assisting with payroll, HR, and scheduling across various program areas.

Applicants should bring strong attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication, and proficiency with Microsoft