Program Analyst

Transportation Security Administration; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks a Program Analyst at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in the Department of Homeland Security. The role focuses on evaluating program operations, enhancing efficiency, and delivering strategic recommendations to leadership.

You will support the FSD and DFSD at the airport to strengthen program performance. The position requires a Secret security clearance and offers an attractive federal benefits package, including health, retirement, and paid

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Federal Security Director (FSD) and the Deputy Federal Security Director (DFSD) at the airport.
• Evaluating program operations and recommending solutions to management to improve program effectiveness.
• Analyzing program performance and developing recommendations to improve delivery and efficiency.

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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to: Supporting the Federal Security Director (FSD) and the Deputy Federal Security Director (DFSD) at the airport.

Supporting the mission of this organization by evaluating program operations and recommending solutions to management that will enhance overall program effectivenessand delivery. Analyzing program effectiveness and results, and developing recommendations to improve program delivery. Preparing reports to management describing program performance and recommending changes to program procedures, systems and processes to improve operational efficiency.

Developing strategic plans, interpreting policy issues, and coordinating security issues and work with other departments or divisions.

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 $111896 – $145468/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

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