Transportation Security Specialist

Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting America's transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce.

This Transportation Security Specialist position is located at Security Operations, International Operations, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to: Serves as the agency's liaison and principal technical point of contact for industry stakeholders, managing Transportation Security Administration's (TSA's) regulatory relationship and communications with industry stakeholders and technical expert on TSA aviation security policy and regulatory programs, including but not limited to the Foreign Air Carrier Model Security Program (MSP), Aircraft Operator Standard Security Program (AOSSP), All Cargo International Security Program (ACISP) and Full All-Cargo Standard Security Program (FACAOSSP). Manages the security regulatory policy process for Amendments, Alternate Procedures, and other regulatory policy actions. Provides security policy and regulatory oversight of regulated entities', implementation of TSA security programs and other regulatory requirements, which includes oversight of the implementation of TSA regulations and other security requirements. Serves as the principal TSA air carrier liaison during security or terrorist incidents (from various sources) and collects relevant and critical information to draft Situation Reports. Applies the IIREB's Master Work Plan (MWP) methodology and uses other risk-based tools to schedule and conduct required industry engagements.

You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National. You must have reached the minimum age (18) at the time of application. Selective Service registration is required. You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance. Must successfully pass both pre- and post-employment drug and/or alcohol testing. This is a testing Designated position. Employee required to pass drug screening prior to appointment and periodically as required during employment. Position required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08). Executive Branch Personnel. If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for TSA to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.