Deputy Assistant Federal Security Director - Screening

Transportation Security Administration; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 126,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration at Orlando International Airport (MCO) seeks a Deputy Assistant Federal Security Director - Screening to lead security operations under DHS. The role includes overseeing 24/7 staff, enforcing policy, and coordinating deployment and acquisition plans to safeguard transportation infrastructure.

The position requires supervising teams, advising on program enhancements, and ensuring high standards for screening performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff in a 24/7 environment and manage workload distribution and performance.
• Provide guidance on program policy issues, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate deployment plans, budget considerations, and acquisition strategies.
• Review screening equipment and maintenance and advise on improvements.
• Serve as supervisor-in-charge of an assigned airport or transportation terminal.

Job description

Deputy Assistant Federal Security Director - Screening

• Hiring Agency: Transportation Security Administration
• Department: Department of Homeland Security

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.

Key Responsibilities

This Deputy Assistant Federal Security Director - Screening position is located at Orlando International Airport (MCO), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to: Participates in briefings concerning security sensitive information and communicates with subordinate supervisors and employees regarding any weaknesses in the security screening process and makes recommendations for improvements.

Exercises authority with managerial responsibilities over staff in a 24/7 environment. Makes major recommendations concerning significant internal and external program policy issues affecting the overall organization, such as scheduling, screener FTE allocation, selections, process control, developing performance criteria, and identifying, distributing, and balancing workload among employees. Evaluates and reports on the progress of work.

Serves as an advisor or facilitator in coordinating team initiatives. Provides assistance in tactical and strategic planning including development of deployment plans, investment analyses, capital budgets, and acquisition plans. Reviews and analyzes checkpoint screening equipment and maintenance. Emergency Essential Position: This position is designated as an Emergency Essential (EE) position.

This designation requires the employee to remain in a duty status if an emergency arises. Supervisory/Managerial: duties include serving as a first line supervisor for the organization.

This includes, but is not limited to: assigning work, setting priorities, and reviewing and evaluating work and performance of subordinates; approving leave; coaching and developing employees; recommending corrective or disciplinary actions; resolving routine problems that typically impact the objectives of the organizational unit; when required, coordinating with customers outside the immediate organization; supervising employees performing special program work; and serving as the supervisor-in-charge of an assigned airport or other transportation terminal.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.

Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; situational telework may be permitted in accordance with departmental policy telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.

For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Employees who transfer to TSA from an agency that allows employees to maintain an annual leave balance higher than the maximum accumulation for the appointed position will have their leave ceiling set to the maximum accumulation for the appointed position (e.g., United States duty location - 240 hours, foreign duty location - 360 hours, or TSES position - 720 hours). TSA will not make a monetary payment for any leave forfeited under these circumstances.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $125776 – $163514/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-25.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.