Total 25 job vacancies by Transportation Security Administration

This Writer-Editor position is located in Enterprise Support (ES), Operations Management (OM), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Under limited minimal direction of a manager or supervisor writes and edits high-quality products that effectively explain and interpret the Agency's stance on various transportation security issues.
• Serves as the primary writer/editor supporting the researching, writing, editing, and coordinating of materials for signature by TSA management officials. Supports the development and management of the TSA Style Guide, Correspondence Manual and correspondence standard operating procedures, and leads associated training for employees across TSA - headquarters and field.
• Acts as editorial advisor to program analysts and personnel in the Agency for condolence, retirement, and employee recognition correspondence signed by the Administrator in addition to other correspondence signed by TSA management officials. Helps to identify process improvements related to writing and review; provides solutions to program offices' writing challenges; reviews executive-level correspondence and reports for adherence to TSA, DHS, and component styles and standards; and advises program offices on correspondence standards and processes.
• Participates in TSA teams to review writing and editorial policies and guidelines, resolve style and editorial differences, and make recommendations for updating these requirements consistent with office priorities, program needs, and federal plain language best practices.

This Supervisory Transportation Security Specialist (Explosives) position is located in the Security Operations, Domestic Aviation Operations (DAO) division, Aviation Coordination, Explosives Operations, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serves as a technical authority and consultant to agency management, industry representatives, other senior agents, officers, or inspectors on explosive operations and devices, weapons of mass destruction, etc. Serves as a technical authority and/or lead on projects, programs, and other work activities; prepares comprehensive papers and reports summarizing data and findings; and evaluates and analyzes complex aviation transportation security data.
• Directs a team of subordinates on explosives effects pertinent to the branch and overall transportation safety.
• Develops comprehensive briefings and directs technical training courses/presentations (which includes designing or evaluating existing course curriculum) on explosives, improvised explosive devices, weapons of mass destruction, evolving technology threats, and all related security subjects for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) covering all modes of transportation.
• Partners with TSA Requirements and Capabilities Analysis (RCA) office serving as the Senior TSA Explosives Representative when conducting aviation survivability tests which includes determining if explosive devices would cause catastrophic failure if such device(s) were to detonate in flight.
• Provides subject matter expertise (SME) throughout the agency to Security Operations (SO), Domestic Aviation Operations (DAO), Aviation Coordination Division (AVCOR), and the Explosives Operations Branch (EOB) on national security threats which includes explosive evolving technologies and unmanned Delivery Systems threats.
• Develops detailed communication and guidance documents for use by the field and internal TSA stakeholders. Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance or may be of an ambiguous nature therefore extensive interpretation is required in addressing pressing issues. The incumbent must utilize considerable judgment and ingenuity to develop and establish new guidance practices or make ingenious recommendations.
• Generates various security plans and reports for submission to Security Operations leadership which contain descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content related to transportation security programs and protocols. The incumbent must collect and analyze data from a variety of sources whilst considering the impact, interrelationships, and complex functions and activities as well as confirms the accuracy and authenticity of security-based information.
• Performs in-depth review and identifies trend analyses based upon classified data and information on existing and emerging explosives threats. Analyzes assigned security issues, interprets data, draws relevant conclusions, and formulates probabilities based upon current and past intelligence situations.
• Carries out all supervisory responsibilities which include(s): planning work to be accomplished by subordinates, setting and adjusting short-term priorities, and preparing schedules for completion of work; assigning work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees; evaluating the work performance of subordinates geographically located various sites; interviewing candidates and initiating appointment(s), promotion(s), or reassignment(s) actions for positions within the unit; approving leave requests; hearing and resolving complaints to a higher level supervisor or manager; effecting minor disciplinary measures, such as warning and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases; identifying developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training; finding ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed; and preparing performance standards and evaluating performance via completion of performance appraisals.

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Salary Information: The salary range for West Palm Beach, FL (PBI - Palm Beach International Airport) is $42,151 to $58,825 or $20.2 to $28.19 per hour and includes locality pay of 24.42%.

This Transportation Security Officer position is located in Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Transportation Security Officer (TSOs) within Security Operations (SO), you will provide security and protection of air travelers, airports and aircraft in a courteous and professional manner. Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Operating various screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo and on passengers, and preventing those objects from being transported onto aircraft.
• Performing searches and screening, which may include physical interaction with passengers (e.g., pat-downs, search of property, etc.), conducting bag searches and lifting/carrying bags, bins, and property weighing up to 50lbs.
• Controlling terminal entry and exit points.
• Interacting with the public, giving directions and responding to inquiries.
• Maintaining focus and awareness while working in a stressful environment which includes noise from alarms, machinery and people, crowd distractions, time pressure, and disruptive and angry passengers, in order to preserve the professional ability to identify and locate potentially life threatening or mass destruction devices, and to make effective decisions in both crisis and routine situations.
• Engaging in continuous development of critical thinking skills, necessary to mitigate actual and potential security threats, by identifying, evaluating, and applying appropriate situational options and approaches. This may include application of risk-based security screening protocols that vary based on program requirements.
• Retaining and implementing knowledge of all applicable Standard Operating Procedures, demonstrating responsible and dependable behavior, and is open to change and adapts to new information or unexpected obstacles.

This Security Assistant position is located in the Personnel Security Branch, Security and Administrative Services (SAS), Enterprise Support (ES), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs multiple, moderately complex duties in connection with the Personnel Security (PERSEC) program.
• Assists higher-level specialists with the implementation and execution of personnel security matters in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, directives, and issuance's.
• Using different processes and methods, plans and carries out a variety of moderately complex security support assignments, reviews and reconciles various documents and records, and resolves a variety of problems through coordination with organizational representatives and personnel security supervisors and managers.
• Conducts background research and fact finding as requested by security management or program officials to obtain additional information from other files or researches governing rules, regulations, or policies that address specific issues.
• Provides recommendations to security specialists and program officials on appropriate courses of action to resolve and/or respond to specific questions.
• Assembles and reviews various security packages that involve numerous items, provisions, and attachments for incompatible information or administrative discrepancies.
• Prepares authoritative correspondence responding to inquiries on internal operations based upon an in-depth knowledge of the commonly applied policies, regulations, and precedents used in the organization.
• Takes the lead in adapting and implementing new office policies and procedures.
• Provides guidance to team members in day-to-day assignments ensuring overall consistency and quality of work.
• Compiles, tracks, and analyzes statistical and narrative data from a variety of sources to develop case files for use of senior employees.

This Security Assistant position is located in the Personnel Security Branch, Security and Administrative Services (SAS), Enterprise Support (ES), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs multiple, moderately complex duties in connection with the Personnel Security (PERSEC) program.
• Assists higher-level specialists with the implementation and execution of personnel security matters in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, directives, and issuance's.
• Using different processes and methods, plans and carries out a variety of moderately complex security support assignments, reviews and reconciles various documents and records, and resolves a variety of problems through coordination with organizational representatives and personnel security supervisors and managers.
• Conducts background research and fact finding as requested by security management or program officials to obtain additional information from other files or researches governing rules, regulations, or policies that address specific issues.
• Provides recommendations to security specialists and program officials on appropriate courses of action to resolve and/or respond to specific questions.
• Assembles and reviews various security packages that involve numerous items, provisions, and attachments for incompatible information or administrative discrepancies.
• Prepares authoritative correspondence responding to inquiries on internal operations based upon an in-depth knowledge of the commonly applied policies, regulations, and precedents used in the organization.
• Takes the lead in adapting and implementing new office policies and procedures.
• Provides guidance to team members in day-to-day assignments ensuring overall consistency and quality of work.
• Compiles, tracks, and analyzes statistical and narrative data from a variety of sources to develop case files for use of senior employees.

This Operations Research Analyst position is located Security Operations, Administrative Services, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Applies experience and advanced technical know ledge of operations research analysis to lead complex analyses and small studies on a quantitative or qualitative basis, formulate overall concepts, evaluate findings, and recommend solutions for determining the effectiveness of field program or operations to meet established goals, measures, and objectives.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts analytical studies using large volumes of data to projects the likelihood of a terrorist attack and leverages analytical results to improve programmatic operations.
• Participates in the selection and application of mathematics, economics, econometrics, and statistics appropriate to conducting Risk Analytics.
• Provides technical guidance and coordinates efforts involved in carrying out various aspects of assignments, the design of samples and experiments, and the design of evaluation and program monitoring techniques. Monitors, evaluates, and documents the results of work activities and prepares final recommendations.
• Participates in meetings, briefings, presentations, and conferences with other management officials to discuss major program changes, performance metrics, projects milestones, formulates, executives and justifications to influence decisions and provide guidance.
• Identifies mathematical applications to improve existing programs, determines types of data to be collected, formulates study methodologies, and assists functional activities in the implementation of operational segments and data analysis.

This Transportation Security Specialist position is located in Policy, Plans and Engagement (PPE), Aviation Branch, Transportation Security Administration(TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serves as a Headquarters (HQ) Principal Security Specialist and the primary day-to-day HQ level point of contact with airline operators and specifically with Aircraft Operator Security Coordinators (AOSC) as defined in 49 Code of Federal Regulation part 1544.
• Serves as the agency's liaison to principal points of contacts for domestic airlines and industry stakeholders. Manages Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) industry engagement relationship and communications with stakeholders. Provides security policy interpretation and oversight of regulated entities' implementation of TSA security programs and other regulatory requirements.
• Serves as primary point of contact for aircraft operators regarding interpretations of complex transportation security policies, programs, regulatory requirements, and a wide range of other issues applicable to aviation security and airport operations. Serves as the technical subject matter expert on aircraft operator risk reduction related issues and airline concerns relating to complying with existing Security Directives or Security Plans.
• Conduct independent research, analysis, evaluations and studies of existing security policies and requirements, procedures, standards, and programs to ensure industry compliance with regulatory requirements and coordinated with management when appropriate.
• Conduct and oversee announced/unannounced security program reviews and activities using metrics, trends, intelligence, and vulnerability data to determine areas of highest need, conducts a mix of proactive and reactive compliance activities to address identified needs, and consults with management to identify best course(s) of action.

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Salary Information: The salary range for West Lafayette, IN (LAF - Purdue University Airport) is $39,576 to $55,231 or $18.96 to $26.46 per hour and includes locality pay of 16.82%.

This Transportation Security Officer position is located in Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Transportation Security Officer (TSOs) within Security Operations (SO), you will provide security and protection of air travelers, airports and aircraft in a courteous and professional manner. Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Operating various screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo and on passengers, and preventing those objects from being transported onto aircraft.
• Performing searches and screening, which may include physical interaction with passengers (e.g., pat-downs, search of property, etc.), conducting bag searches and lifting/carrying bags, bins, and property weighing up to 50lbs.
• Controlling terminal entry and exit points.
• Interacting with the public, giving directions and responding to inquiries.
• Maintaining focus and awareness while working in a stressful environment which includes noise from alarms, machinery and people, crowd distractions, time pressure, and disruptive and angry passengers, in order to preserve the professional ability to identify and locate potentially life threatening or mass destruction devices, and to make effective decisions in both crisis and routine situations.
• Engaging in continuous development of critical thinking skills, necessary to mitigate actual and potential security threats, by identifying, evaluating, and applying appropriate situational options and approaches. This may include application of risk-based security screening protocols that vary based on program requirements.
• Retaining and implementing knowledge of all applicable Standard Operating Procedures, demonstrating responsible and dependable behavior, and is open to change and adapts to new information or unexpected obstacles.

This Supervisory Attorney Advisor position is located at Chief Counsel (CC), International Operations & Law, Enforcement Incident Management, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Maintains expert knowledge of international laws affecting TSA operations and programs, advises key TSA senior leaders and DHS officials on international legal issues related to TSA activities and engagements with foreign governments and international organizations, and provides legal advice to the International Operations office and the International Policy and Programs Division and other TSA offices in their determinations regarding international policy development, strategies, and plans for addressing threats to transportation security.
• Advises clients at the Assistant Administrator (AA) level and is responsible for responding directly to the AAs/Deputy AAs and their staffs with immediate assistance. Possesses the ability to be persuasive and, as necessary, persistent with senior executive clients while deftly balancing the most sensitive political, operational and situational ramifications. Recognizes issues with national and international import and is responsible for providing relevant information directly to the Chief Counsel, the AAs and other senior staff.
• Oversees legal work directly impacting the mission of TSA HQ organizations and regularly having national and international implications on national and transportation security and the transportation industry. Has situational awareness regarding the impact of legal approaches and recommendations on multiple internal and external parties, and transportation or national security.
• Drafts, negotiates, and concludes bilateral and multilateral international agreements and other arrangements to advance TSA program and policy objectives globally consistent with overarching U.S. Government policies and laws, with high-ranking officials and diplomatic officers of foreign governments and regional and international organizations, in coordination with other USG agencies, including but not limited to the Department of State (DOS), Department of Transportation (DOT), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and other stakeholders as appropriate and necessary. Works with the International Civil Aviation Organization (!CAO) and appropriate foreign governments' aeronautic authorities to address security concerns on passenger flights by foreign air carriers in foreign air transportation.
• Provides written and oral counsel, legal reviews, opinions, security standards, regulations or decisions in the application of the U.S. Constitution, Federal laws, legislation, or policies to programs conducted or assisted by DHS components, and to DHS policies.

This Supervisory Attorney Advisor position is located at Chief Counsel (CC), International Operations & Law, Enforcement Incident Management, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Maintains expert knowledge of international laws affecting TSA operations and programs, advises key TSA senior leaders and DHS officials on international legal issues related to TSA activities and engagements with foreign governments and international organizations, and provides legal advice to the International Operations office and the International Policy and Programs Division and other TSA offices in their determinations regarding international policy development, strategies, and plans for addressing threats to transportation security.
• Advises clients at the Assistant Administrator (AA) level and is responsible for responding directly to the AAs/Deputy AAs and their staffs with immediate assistance. Possesses the ability to be persuasive and, as necessary, persistent with senior executive clients while deftly balancing the most sensitive political, operational and situational ramifications. Recognizes issues with national and international import and is responsible for providing relevant information directly to the Chief Counsel, the AAs and other senior staff.
• Oversees legal work directly impacting the mission of TSA HQ organizations and regularly having national and international implications on national and transportation security and the transportation industry. Has situational awareness regarding the impact of legal approaches and recommendations on multiple internal and external parties, and transportation or national security.
• Drafts, negotiates, and concludes bilateral and multilateral international agreements and other arrangements to advance TSA program and policy objectives globally consistent with overarching U.S. Government policies and laws, with high-ranking officials and diplomatic officers of foreign governments and regional and international organizations, in coordination with other USG agencies, including but not limited to the Department of State (DOS), Department of Transportation (DOT), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and other stakeholders as appropriate and necessary. Works with the International Civil Aviation Organization (!CAO) and appropriate foreign governments' aeronautic authorities to address security concerns on passenger flights by foreign air carriers in foreign air transportation.
• Provides written and oral counsel, legal reviews, opinions, security standards, regulations or decisions in the application of the U.S. Constitution, Federal laws, legislation, or policies to programs conducted or assisted by DHS components, and to DHS policies.

This Master Transportation Security Officer- Security Training Instructor position is located at Yeager Airport (CRW), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Master Transportation Security Officer (MTSO), you will support the airport training program through performance of a variety of training-related functions. In addition to training program responsibilities, you will also perform pre-board security screening of persons, cargo, carry-on, and checked baggage as directed by the Federal Security Director (FSD), or his/her designee, a minimum of 20% of the time. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performing training instruction within established guidelines and standards in support of nationally developed training programs (e.g., new hire training, On-Screen Alarm Resolution Protocol, Crossover); supporting recurrent training needs, and conducting return to duty and remediation training.
• Adapting/developing local training materials to meet requirements; conducting local training in accordance with training standards; assisting with the training department administrative support (e.g., Online Learning Center (OLC) entry, training resource room facilitation, roster management, conducting testing, and ensuring evaluations are done); assisting with training logistics support components (e.g., coordinating needed supplies and materials); managing classroom dynamics; resolving routine classroom problems; monitoring and evaluating training and providing feedback on needed adjustments; recommending enhancements; and maintaining communication with management and supervisors concerning issues with training that may reveal security-screening weaknesses or vulnerabilities.
• As directed, providing mentoring/coaching to address identified training needs.
• Administering and scoring training tests (e.g., job knowledge, image).
• Assisting with PASS Practical Skills Observations (PSOs) and conducting Level 3 Assessments, as needed.

This Transportation Security Specialist position is located in Operations Security, Policy Plans and Engagement (PPE), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Plans and carries out complex and comprehensive analyses involving foreign aviation security programs, plans, and initiatives. Provides technical advice and support to, the branch and field elements. Makes proposals to management to enhance overall effectiveness of the organization and assists in the creation of internal processes that standardize cargo branch workflows.
• Establish and provide policy guidance/procedures to others, both internally and externally, and provides recommendations to improve procedures.
• Represents the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) as a technical specialist on projects, programs, and other work activities, and provides technical guidance to managers and staff concerning, passenger and cargo security, inter-governmental, and intra-governmental
• cooperative agreements.
• Plans and carries out complex and comprehensive analyses involving global transportation security programs, plans, and initiatives. Research on behalf of and provides technical advice and support to the branch and field elements.

This Transportation Security Manager position is located at Norfolk International Airport (ORF), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Managing screening checkpoints that are central to TSA objectives that serve to protect the traveling public by preventing any deadly or dangerous objects from being transported onto an aircraft.
• Recognizing and recommending correction of improper use or application of equipment, providing guidance to subordinates, and answering routine questions presented by subordinates.
• Managing and supporting the collections of various performance metrics in an effort to identify areas in need of process improvement and systemic or individual weaknesses, vulnerabilities, or inefficiencies in the screening process.
• Coordinating national and local crisis management and incident response protocols.
• Recognizing and understanding the customer service needs of the traveling public and balances these needs with safety and security in mind.
• Working cooperatively with airport stakeholders in furtherance of the TSA mission.
• Monitoring individual performance and providing frequent communication in order to promote screener development.

This Supervisory Transportation Security Officer position is located at Charlottesville/Albemarle Airport (CHO), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO), you will be responsible for mitigating actual and potential threats against civil aviation and other transportation modes. You will also perform and supervise in your area of specialty, which may include Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) and Lead Transportation Security Officers (LTSOs) in the performance of all security functions related to the screening of people, property, and cargo through the use and application of procedures, techniques, and technology. In addition, you will make independent, security-based decisions using intelligence, critical thinking, experience, observation, and passenger engagement. Typical duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting and supervising subordinate employees in conducting pre-board security screening of persons, their carry-on and checked baggage/cargo.
• Overseeing screening checkpoint(s) and/or baggage screening operations on a day-to-day basis to include equipment, personnel, and the scheduling and rotation of personnel.
• Participating in the development of new policies and procedures, and recommending changes in policy and procedures based on observation of work, as required.
• Participating in the development of strategic planning initiatives, workforce planning, succession planning initiatives, and other reports and documents for TSA and superiors.
• Engaging in continuous development of critical thinking skills necessary to mitigate security threats by identifying, evaluating, and applying appropriate situational options and approaches.
• Preparing various types of communications such as morning briefings, checkpoint logs, reports, and documents that are germane to the work performed.
• Developing incident information and reports for Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) and superiors.
• Serving as a member of the National Screening Force.

This Financial Specialist position is located Enterprise Support (ES), Operations Management (OM), Budget and Financial Operations Division (BFOD), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The incumbent of this position identifies and analyzes costs associated with acquisition plans, maintaining financial database and prepares cost projections and/or estimates with the program. Additional duties include but are not limited to:

• Develops budget and funding plans which allocates appropriate funds to activities based on an analysis of activity budget estimates, management resource needs, historical expenditures, initial operations, and approved funding.
• Working knowledge of the policies, precedents, goals, objectives, regulations, and guideline of financial areas such as financial oversight sufficient to analyze and evaluate continual changes in program plans and funding and their effect on financial and budget program milestones.
• Monitors and tracks the budget for projects to ensure funds are available and appropriately tracked; and initiates the obligation of funds and maintains the financial database. Advises management when potential funding shortfalls occur.
• Evaluates data submitted for consistency with previous estimates, revises data as necessary and interprets financial management data and draw conclusions.