TSA Program Assistant: Flexible Admin Coordination

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Salix, IA, is seeking a Program Assistant to support managers and teams with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and office operations.

The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining clear communication across departments. Applicants should be comfortable handling detailed information and contributing to timely program execution.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting busy offices with administrative tasks and reporting.
• Ability to track deadlines, records, and performance information.
• Familiarity with payroll, scheduling, timekeeping, or HR processes is a plus.
• Knowledge of office software to organize information and support multiple assignments.

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.
• 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 & attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Data entry & tracking

Records management

Calendar & deadline coordination

Customer service & professional comms

Multiple assignments management

Discretion with sensitive information

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Salix, IA, is seeking a Program Assistant to support managers and teams with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and office operations.

The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining clear communication across departments. Applicants should be comfortable handling detailed information and contributing to timely program execution.