Security Programs Manager - Aviation & Airports

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 1 day per week

Job summary

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey seeks a Manager of Aviation Security Programs to oversee the Central Office Security Operations Department’s Aviation Security unit at the World Trade Center. You will guide staff on security initiatives, risk-based programs, and policy implementation across PA airports.

Responsibilities include updating SOPs, managing SIDA credentialing, preparing board documents, and coordinating with TSA, PAPD, tenants, and agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation security, public safety, homeland security, or related field.
• 7+ years managerial experience in security or related programs.
• Ability to obtain TSA secret clearance.
• Willing to report to multiple PA facilities.
• Experience with aviation security regulations (49 CFR 1540, 1542, 1544).
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Central Office Aviation Security unit and oversee the Aviation Security portfolio of initiatives including operating, capital, and policy.
• Lead continuous improvement, contract administration, budgets, and schedules for aviation security programs.
• Develop, update and enhance aviation security standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and PA standards.
• Oversee SIDA credentialing program at PA airports and prepare routine executive presentations.
• Prepare and advance authorization documents to the Board.
• Coordinate with stakeholders on security projects, contracts, and initiatives and interface with service providers, tenants and agencies.
• Adjudicate SIDA appeals with guidance from the Assistant Director and staff on CHRCs for badge applicants.
• Manage a diverse workforce, supervise operations, and advance PA initiatives like safety, customer service and sustainability.
• Review TSA/FAA regulations to align projects and avoid conflicts while leveraging assets.
• Maintain aviation security business plan aligned with agency risk assessments and findings.
• Stay informed on aviation industry and PA airport conditions and impacts of security initiatives.
• Assist the Assistant Director with day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
• Review ASPs to standardize across PA facilities and address evolving regulations.
• Ensure EAAs and ATSPs reflect current tenant facilities.
• Develop relationships with TSA, federal agencies, PAPD, airport community and PA departments for security planning and meetings.
• Occasionally remain available outside regular hours including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Strategic planning

Staff management

Policy development

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Interagency collaboration

Contract management

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aviation security or related field

Job description

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey seeks a Manager of Aviation Security Programs to oversee the Central Office Security Operations Department’s Aviation Security unit at the World Trade Center. You will guide staff on security initiatives, risk-based programs, and policy implementation across PA airports.

Responsibilities include updating SOPs, managing SIDA credentialing, preparing board documents, and coordinating with TSA, PAPD, tenants, and agencies.