Program Analyst

Transportation Security Administration; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is seeking a Program Analyst to support airport operations, conduct strategic program evaluations, and develop actionable reports and recommendations for improving security and efficiency.

The role includes advising management on organizational structures, coordinating staff, and overseeing day-to-day work distribution; the position is with DHS and offers competitive federal benefits and salary.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and keeping the airport Federal Security Director and management informed of decisions involving the daily operational activities of the airport.
• Developing strategic plans guiding the quantitative and qualitative evaluation of line program and operations of the airport security.
• Determining priorities and issues as subjects of studies to be conducted, and addressing efficiency and security improvements based on evaluation findings.
• Developing reports and recommendations based on findings to support new administrative systems, policies, guidelines, or regulations.
• Advising management on organizational structure, work methods, and procedures based on findings of program evaluations; may lead groups of staff.
• Managing day-to-day workload including work distribution, monitoring project status, and training coworkers; may approve emergency leave.

Job description

• 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 Program Analyst position is located at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to: Supporting and keeping the airport Federal Security Director and management informed of decisions involving the daily operational activities of the airport.

Developing strategic plans guiding the quantitative and qualitative evaluation of line program and operations of the airport security. Determining priorities, central or significant issues as subject of studies to be conducted, interrelated issues affecting efficiency of operations, and questions concerning security profile, significant risks, or operational improvements to be addressed as a result of evaluation findings.

Developing reports and formulates recommendations based on findings of major significance to serve as the basis for new administrative systems, processes, policies, guidelines, or regulations. Examining significant findings that indicate weakness or significant accomplishment in deterring security risks, improving administrative procedure or security processes, procedures, and compliance with current regulations.

Advising management staff on organizational structure, work methods, and procedures based on findings of program and process evaluation. May be responsible for overall coordination and oversight of several staff. May lead groups of staff and will provide recommendations to the supervisor with regard to overall program effectiveness or efficiency.

Duties also include management of the day-to-day workload to include work distribution, monitoring the status of projects, and training of co-workers. May also approve leave on an emergency basis.

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.

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 $125431 - $163062/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-08.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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