TSA Program Assistant — Flexible Schedule & Benefits

TSA Hiring Service; Gowrie Township (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Program Assistants to support offices in Gowrie, IA. The role focuses on administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and maintaining records to ensure smooth operations.

Candidates should handle multiple assignments, communicate with diverse teams, and help keep programs on schedule. Exact duties vary by program area, and some positions may involve payroll or HR tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience 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.

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.

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Program Assistants to support offices in Gowrie, IA. The role focuses on administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and maintaining records to ensure smooth operations.

Candidates should handle multiple assignments, communicate with diverse teams, and help keep programs on schedule. Exact duties vary by program area, and some positions may involve payroll or HR tasks.