Airport Screening Program Manager — TSA SPP Leader

Culmen International, LLC; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401k with 4% match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Training & Continuing Education

12 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Culmen International, LLC is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead TSA Screening Partnership Program operations at multiple CONUS airports. You will serve as senior representative for assigned airport operations, directing safety, compliance, staffing, performance, and customer-focused screening services.

This role requires strategic leadership, robust stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage complex, mission-critical security programs.

Qualifications

• Significant progressive management experience in aviation security or airport operations.
• Experience with TSA, DHS, or another federal agency in a regulated aviation environment.
• Willingness to work onsite at CONUS airports and support operations outside normal hours.
• U.S. Citizenship or National with ability to meet TSA background and access requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall execution of TSA passenger and checked-baggage screening operations at an assigned airport.
• Serve as Culmen's primary management interface with the TSA FSD, COR, airport stakeholders, and Culmen leadership.
• Provide leadership and oversight for screening operations, staffing, scheduling, training, quality control, performance management, and contract compliance.
• Ensure screening operations comply with TSA SOPs, Security Directives, Management Directives, and contractual requirements.
• Manage operational performance metrics, identify trends and vulnerabilities, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain staffing and supervisory coverage during seasonal demand, irregular operations, absenteeism, and surge periods.
• Build a culture centered on security effectiveness, accountability, employee development, passenger throughput, and customer service.
• Lead operational risk identification and mitigation and support TSA performance-management reviews.
• Oversee subordinate operational and training leadership with clear accountability across the airport organization.

Skills

Aviation security

Airport operations

Stakeholder management

Regulated security

Leadership

Communication skills

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP or equivalent certification

Job description

Culmen International, LLC is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead TSA Screening Partnership Program operations at multiple CONUS airports. You will serve as senior representative for assigned airport operations, directing safety, compliance, staffing, performance, and customer-focused screening services.

This role requires strategic leadership, robust stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage complex, mission-critical security programs.