Transition Manager – Airport Security Operations

rocky Mountain protective service Inc; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Protective Service Inc. (RMPS) seeks an experienced Transition Manager to coordinate the startup and implementation of airport security screening operations in Rochester, New York.

You will lead recruitment, onboarding, training, and planning to ensure a smooth transition into full-scale security operations onsite. Responsibilities include coordinating multiple departments, tracking milestones, and managing stakeholder communications with airport and TSA teams, while ensuring

Qualifications

• Experience with project transitions in security operations or large-scale staffing.
• Knowledge of TSA screening procedures and airport security requirements.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple departments and stakeholders.
• Willingness to work onsite in Rochester, NY and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate operational transition and implementation plans.
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and personnel readiness.
• Coordinate employee training, certifications, and credentialing.
• Collaborate with airport representatives, TSA personnel, and leadership.
• Develop staffing schedules and ensure adequate personnel coverage.
• Track transition milestones, deliverables, and operational readiness.
• Coordinate equipment, uniforms, supplies, and administrative tasks.
• Identify transition risks and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare transition progress reports and management updates.
• Support the Project Manager during operational startup.

Skills

Airport security operations

Recruitment & onboarding

Workforce planning

Operational implementation

Stakeholder coordination

Background checks

Problem-solving

Job description

Rocky Mountain Protective Service Inc. (RMPS) is seeking an experienced Transition Manager to coordinate the startup and implementation of airport security screening operations in Rochester, New York.

The selected candidate will be responsible for coordinating personnel readiness, recruitment, onboarding, training, operational planning, and a smooth transition into full-scale security operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate operational transition and implementation plans.
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and personnel readiness.
• Coordinate employee training, certifications, and credentialing.
• Work with airport representatives, TSA personnel, and company leadership.
• Develop staffing schedules and ensure adequate personnel coverage.
• Track transition milestones, deliverables, and operational readiness.
• Coordinate equipment, uniforms, supplies, and administrative requirements.
• Identify transition risks and develop corrective action plans.
• Prepare transition progress reports and management updates.
• Support the Project Manager during operational startup.

Qualifications

• Experience in project transitions, airport security operations, or large-scale security staffing.
• Strong background in recruitment, workforce planning, and operational implementation.
• Familiarity with TSA screening requirements and airport security procedures.
• Experience coordinating multiple departments and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Rochester, New York.
• Ability to pass required background checks and obtain necessary airport credentials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous TSA or Screening Partnership Program (SPP) experience.
• Experience transitioning government or aviation security operations.
• Experience managing large-scale hiring and operational startup projects.

Work Location

Rochester, New York — Onsite