TSA Program Assistant: Office Ops, Data & Scheduling

TSA Career Resource; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Program Assistants in Jackson, TN. These roles focus on administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, payroll, and records management to keep offices and airport field operations running smoothly.

Ideal candidates demonstrate attention to detail, the ability to handle multiple tasks, and clear communication across teams. Review each vacancy for specific schedule and telework details.

Qualifications

• Specialized administrative or program support experience.
• Experience preparing reports, 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, HR, or scheduling functions.
• Using office software to organize information and support multiple assignments.
• 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.

Skills

Organization and attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Data entry, tracking, and basic分析

Microsoft Office or comparable

Records and document management

Calendar, meeting, and deadline coord.

Customer service and professional comm

Ability to manage several assignments

Discretion with sensitive information

Education

Education not strictly required

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Program Assistants in Jackson, TN. These roles focus on administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, payroll, and records management to keep offices and airport field operations running smoothly.

Ideal candidates demonstrate attention to detail, the ability to handle multiple tasks, and clear communication across teams. Review each vacancy for specific schedule and telework details.