TSA SPP Task Order Project Manager

Culmen International, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401k with 4% match

Life insurance and disability

Supplemental insurance

Training and continuing education

12 paid holidays

Job summary

Culmen International is seeking a TSA SPP Task Order Project Manager to lead airport passenger and baggage screening operations at a CONUS airport, coordinating with TSA FSD and on-site leadership in New York, Baltimore, Dallas, and other locations.

You will oversee staffing, training, quality control, and contract performance, driving continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with TSA directives and program requirements.

Qualifications

• Significant progressive management experience in aviation security, airport operations, transportation security, or comparable regulated security operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing large, shift-based operational workforces.
• Experience working with TSA, DHS, another Federal agency, or in a highly regulated aviation environment.
• Strong knowledge of workforce scheduling, operational performance management, quality control, and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a mission-critical operating environment.
• Excellent leadership, written communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• U.S. Citizen or U.S. National and ability to satisfy applicable TSA background, suitability, and access requirements.
• Ability to work onsite at the assigned CONUS airport and support operations outside normal business hours as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall execution of TSA passenger and checked-baggage screening operations at an assigned airport.
• Serve as Culmen's primary management interface with the TSA FSD, Contracting Officer's Representative, airport stakeholders, and Culmen corporate leadership.
• Lead and oversee 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 adequate staffing and supervisory coverage while managing seasonal demand, irregular operations, absenteeism, and surge requirements.
• Promote a strong culture of security effectiveness, accountability, employee development, passenger throughput, and professional customer service.
• Lead operational risk identification and mitigation and support TSA performance-management reviews.
• Oversee subordinate operational and training leadership and ensure clear accountability across the airport organization.

Skills

Aviation security

Airport operations

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Staff scheduling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP certification

Job description

TSA SPP Task Order Project Manager

Job Locations: US-VA-Alexandria | US-MD-Baltimore | US-TX-Dallas | US-CA-Costa Mesa | US-NY-New York | US-TX-Brownsville | US-CO-Denver | US-NC-Fort Liberty | US-FL-Tampa | US-CA-Los Angeles | US-NC-Greensboro | ...

Regular Full-Time W2

DHS Suitability, Public Trust

About the Role

Culmen International is building a talent pipeline of experienced TSA Screening Partnership Program (SPP) Task Order Project Managers to support anticipated passenger and baggage screening operations at commercial airports across the United States.

The Project Manager will serve as Culmen's senior representative for an assigned SPP airport operation and primary point of contact for coordination with TSA Federal Security Director (FSD) staff. The role is responsible for the overall execution, performance, compliance, workforce management, and continuous improvement of airport screening operations.

What You'll Do in Your New Role

Lead overall execution of TSA passenger and checked-baggage screening operations at an assigned airport.

• Serve as Culmen's primary management interface with the TSA FSD, Contracting Officer's Representative, airport stakeholders, and Culmen corporate leadership.
• Lead and oversee 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 adequate staffing and supervisory coverage while managing seasonal demand, irregular operations, absenteeism, and surge requirements.
• Promote a strong culture of security effectiveness, accountability, employee development, passenger throughput, and professional customer service.
• Lead operational risk identification and mitigation and support TSA performance-management reviews.
• Oversee subordinate operational and training leadership and ensure clear accountability across the airport organization.

Required Qualifications

• Significant progressive management experience in aviation security, airport operations, transportation security, or comparable regulated security operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing large, shift-based operational workforces.
• Experience working with TSA, DHS, another Federal agency, or in a highly regulated aviation environment.
• Strong knowledge of workforce scheduling, operational performance management, quality control, and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a mission-critical operating environment.
• Excellent leadership, written communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• U.S. Citizen or U.S. National and ability to satisfy applicable TSA background, suitability, and access requirements.
• Ability to work onsite at the assigned CONUS airport and support operations outside normal business hours as required.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior TSA SPP or Federal passenger/baggage screening experience.
• Prior experience as a senior TSA screening manager, SPP Project Manager, Assistant Federal Security Director, Transportation Security Manager, or comparable aviation-security leader.
• Bachelor's degree.
• PMP or comparable project/program management certification.
• Experience managing TSA performance metrics, screening workforce optimization, training, or quality-control programs.

About the Company

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, premiums for employees are 100% paid by Culmen, and dependent coverage is available at a nominal rate (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
• 401k - Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
• 12 Paid Holidays

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.