Assistant Federal Security Director for Screening

Transportation Security Administration•Denver, CO

About The Position

The Assistant Federal Security Director – Screening (AFSD-S), located in Domestic Aviation Operations, Security Operations, supports the Federal Security Director (FSD) in mitigating threats against aviation and other transportation sectors. The role provides leadership and direction to TSA personnel engaged in screening operations and serves as the FSD’s principal advisor on operational matters. It develops, plans, coordinates, and implements policy supporting screening operations, customer service, and stakeholder programs, and implements and measures screening standards and security programs. The position oversees passenger, baggage, and air cargo screening; airport security risk assessments; security technology implementation and preventive maintenance; crisis management; communications network protection; and other programs assigned by the FSD. It supports the workforce’s use of intelligence and incident information, identifies intelligence resources, and participates in classified briefings. The AFSD-S evaluates threat-mitigation strategies using risk-assessment concepts, promotes critical thinking and sound security decisions, and maintains a calm, controlled operational environment. As a supervisory role, the AFSD-S leads and mentors a diverse workforce, provides management and technical oversight, and performs supervisory functions including performance evaluations, leave administration, discipline, training, awards, and recognition. The role fosters a collaborative and respectful workplace where employees can raise concerns without fear of retaliation, supports the Integrated Conflict Management System, and works with stakeholders to resolve operational issues. The employee may assume the FSD’s responsibilities during the FSD’s absence. This is an Emergency Essential position; the employee must remain in duty status if an emergency arises. The employee must be available to work various shifts and overtime as needed and must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status.
At least 18 years of age at the time of application.
Favorable background investigation.
Selective Service registration, if required.
Disclosure of financial information.
Availability to work various shifts and overtime as needed.
Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening and random drug/alcohol testing.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
Satisfactory completion of a one-year supervisory probationary period unless previously completed.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the SV-J Pay Band or GS-14 in Federal service, or equivalent private-sector experience.
Experience demonstrating the ability to supervise staff providing security screening operations, airport security risk assessments, crisis management, technology implementation, and related programs.
Experience understanding, instructing, and applying security directives and regulations.
Experience identifying a range of security issues and threats in a complex environment.
Experience providing leadership and direction in managing and overseeing a diverse workforce of professional and support staff performing protective security work.
Meet qualification requirements no later than the vacancy announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Mitigate threats against aviation and other transportation sectors by leading and directing TSA personnel engaged in screening operations.
Serve as the principal advisor to the Federal Security Director on operational matters.
Develop, plan, coordinate, and implement policy supporting screening operations, customer service, and stakeholder programs.
Implement and measure the performance of screening standards and security programs.
Oversee passenger, baggage, and air cargo screening operations; airport security risk assessments; security technology implementation and preventive maintenance; crisis management; communications network protection; and other assigned programs.
Facilitate and communicate the receipt, use, and delivery of intelligence information, incident reports, and other relevant information to the workforce.
Identify intelligence resources that staff can use to strengthen the security posture.
Participate in briefings concerning classified information.
Model and help the leadership team develop and maintain workforce command presence and professional appearance.
Build a collaborative culture that encourages engagement and networking, and leverage shared expertise to mitigate security threats.
Evaluate threat-mitigation strategies and tactics using risk-assessment concepts and tools, including threat, vulnerability, and consequence; determine effectiveness and recommend adjustments.
Promote critical thinking, specialized communication tactics, and independent security-based decision-making using intelligence, experience, observation, and passenger engagement.
Maintain a calm, controlled operational environment that supports the workforce’s ability to mitigate security threats.
Create a work environment where employees are valued and can raise issues and voice concerns without retaliation or fear of reprisal.
Ensure the organization applies and promotes Integrated Conflict Management System core principles and complies with applicable standards.
Mentor teams and provide constructive feedback that recognizes positive behavior and supports improvement, growth, and confidence.
Provide management and technical oversight to staff and perform supervisory functions, including performance evaluations, leave administration, discipline, training, awards, and recognition.
Interact with stakeholders to identify and resolve operational issues.
Assume responsibilities for the Federal Security Director during the FSD’s absence, as needed.
Remain in duty status if an emergency arises, as required for an Emergency Essential position.