Assistant Federal Security Director-Mission Support

Transportation Security Administration; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is seeking qualified professionals in the Austin, TX area to support security programs across airports, seaports, railways, highways, and public transit systems. The role emphasizes strategic planning, program oversight, and administrative and operational leadership to safeguard transportation infrastructure.

Candidates should have at least one year of specialized experience at the SV-I/GS-13 level or higher, with demonstrated ability to develop plans and

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to SV-I or GS-13 in Federal service or private sector.
• Experience includes management, direction and program oversight of administrative and operations functions (HR, staffing, finance/budget, equipment).
• Experience in developing strategic plans and projecting future needs of airport, program, or project.

Responsibilities

• Provide management, direction and program oversight of administrative and operations functions.
• Develop and implement strategic plans and long-term projections for airport programs or projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts across administrative, HR, finance and operations teams.

Skills

Specialized experience

Strategic planning

Program oversight

Job description

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.

To qualify for the SV-J Pay Band (equivalent to the GS-14), you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the SV-I Pay Band or GS-13 in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience includes: Providing management, direction and program oversight of administrative and operations functions (e.g., Human Resources, staffing, finance/budget, equipment, etc.); Developing strategic plans; and Projecting short and long term future needs of an airport, program, or project. Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.