TSA Program Assistant: Administrative & Operations Support

Transportation Security Careers; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Ankeny, IA seeks Program Assistants to provide administrative and program support, coordinate daily activities, manage records, and assist with payroll and HR tasks.

Responsibilities vary by assignment; you will maintain records, prepare reports, schedules, communications, and help ensure accuracy and compliance. Strong detail orientation and ability to handle multiple tasks are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative or program support in a busy office.
• Experience with preparing reports, correspondence, spreadsheets, or presentations.
• Tracking deadlines, assignments, records, or performance information.
• Researching information in files, databases, and electronic systems.
• Monitoring program metrics and identifying discrepancies.
• Supporting payroll, timekeeping, finance, human resources, or scheduling functions.
• Using office software to organize information and support multiple assignments.

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 attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Data entry, tracking, and basic分析

Microsoft Office

Records and document management

Calendar, meeting, and deadline_coord

Customer service and professional_

Manage multiple assignments

Discretion with sensitive information

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Ankeny, IA seeks Program Assistants to provide administrative and program support, coordinate daily activities, manage records, and assist with payroll and HR tasks.

Responsibilities vary by assignment; you will maintain records, prepare reports, schedules, communications, and help ensure accuracy and compliance. Strong detail orientation and ability to handle multiple tasks are essential.