TSA Program Assistant: Admin & Operations Support

Travel Security Careers; Elkhart (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Elkhart, IL, seeks Program Assistants to help keep offices and airport field operations organized and efficient. Responsibilities include coordinating daily activities, managing records, and supporting payroll, HR, and scheduling across various program areas.

Applicants should demonstrate strong attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• A specific college degree may not be required when qualification is based entirely on specialized experience.
• If the announcement permits education to satisfy any part of the qualification requirement, applicants may need to provide transcripts from an accredited institution.

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 and detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Data entry and basic analysis

Microsoft Office proficiency

Records management

Calendar and deadline coordination

Customer service

Multi-tasking accuracy

Discretion with sensitive information

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Elkhart, IL, seeks Program Assistants to help keep offices and airport field operations organized and efficient. Responsibilities include coordinating daily activities, managing records, and supporting payroll, HR, and scheduling across various program areas.

Applicants should demonstrate strong attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced