TSA Program Assistant: Elevate Office Ops in Hazel, SD

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking Program Assistants to support administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and payroll-related tasks in Hazel, SD. The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and effective communication across teams.

Responsibilities include organizing office activities, maintaining records, preparing materials, coordinating meetings, and assisting with various program areas such as finance, HR, and scheduling

Qualifications

• Providing administrative or program support in a busy office
• 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
• Making recommendations based on administrative findings or reports
• Using office software to organize information and support multiple assignments
• A specific college degree may not be required when qualification is based entirely on specialized experience.
• Use the exact education and experience requirements from the official vacancy rather than adding a general degree requirement.

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 & detail

Written & verbal comms

Data entry & analysis

Microsoft Office

Records management

Calendar coordination

Customer service

Multitasking

Discretion

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking Program Assistants to support administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and payroll-related tasks in Hazel, SD. The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and effective communication across teams.

Responsibilities include organizing office activities, maintaining records, preparing materials, coordinating meetings, and assisting with various program areas such as finance, HR, and scheduling