TSA Screening Program Lead — Airport Operations

Culmen International LLC; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Training & Education

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Culmen International LLC is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead TSA Screening Partnership Program operations at commercial airports across the United States. You will serve as Culmen’s senior representative for an assigned SPP airport operation, directing safe, compliant, and efficient passenger and baggage screening while coordinating with TSA FSD staff and Culmen leadership.

The role emphasizes leadership of large, shift-based workforces, workforce scheduling, and contract

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in aviation security or airport operations.
• Proven track record managing large shift-based workforces.
• Experience with TSA, DHS, or other federal agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall execution of TSA passenger and checked-baggage screening operations at an assigned airport.
• Serve as Culmen’s primary management interface with the TSA Federal Security Director (FSD), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), airport stakeholders, and Culmen corporate leadership.
• Provide leadership and oversight for screening operations, workforce scheduling, staffing, training, quality control, performance management, and contract compliance.
• Ensure screening operations comply with applicable TSA SOPs, Security Directives, Management Directives, contractual requirements, and performance standards.
• Manage operational performance metrics, identify trends and vulnerabilities, and implement corrective and continuous-improvement actions.
• Maintain appropriate staffing and supervisory coverage while successfully navigating seasonal demand, irregular operations, absenteeism, and surge requirements.
• Build and promote a culture centered on security effectiveness, accountability, employee development, passenger throughput, and professional customer service.
• Lead operational risk identification and mitigation efforts and support TSA performance-management reviews.
• Oversee subordinate operational and training leadership, ensuring clear accountability across the airport organization.

Skills

Aviation security leadership

Operations management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Culmen International LLC is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead TSA Screening Partnership Program operations at commercial airports across the United States. You will serve as Culmen’s senior representative for an assigned SPP airport operation, directing safe, compliant, and efficient passenger and baggage screening while coordinating with TSA FSD staff and Culmen leadership.

The role emphasizes leadership of large, shift-based workforces, workforce scheduling, and contract