Aviation Security Specialist

Massachusetts Port Authority•Boston, MA

1d•$85,000 - $97,000

About The Position

The Aviation Security Specialist supports aviation security across Massport’s aviation facilities, including Boston Logan International Airport. The role evaluates regulatory compliance, identifies vulnerabilities and operational gaps, and advances corrective actions and continuous improvement. It supports Massport and TSA airport security programs by applying federal, state, and Massport requirements, safeguarding Sensitive Security Information (SSI), and working with stakeholders to address evolving security risks and operational needs. The specialist also promotes security awareness and consistent compliance through educational resources, training, guidance, and collaboration with aviation stakeholders. The role uses security metrics and qualitative and quantitative analysis to assess program effectiveness, identify emerging risks and improvement opportunities, and provide reporting and recommendations for informed decision-making, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least 2 years of experience in aviation, compliance and auditing, project management, security, business, statistical and trend analysis, technical writing, or policy and plan development.
Knowledge of 740 CMR 30.00 and 49 CFR Parts 1540 and 1520.
Demonstrated experience analyzing security risks and performance data, developing mitigation strategies, and communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat security features.

Nice To Haves

A major in Aviation, Business, Criminal Justice, Security Management, or Liberal Arts.
Master’s degree.
Experience in security administration, business administration, or financial services.
Training or teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct aviation security audits, inspections, assessments, and testing across Massport’s aviation facilities to evaluate regulatory compliance and identify security vulnerabilities and operational gaps.
Implement corrective actions that strengthen the effectiveness and continuous improvement of the security program.
Support the administration and ongoing effectiveness of Massport and TSA airport security programs by applying federal, state, and Massport security requirements.
Safeguard Sensitive Security Information (SSI) and partner with internal and external stakeholders to address evolving security risks and operational needs.
Develop educational resources and provide training and guidance to strengthen security awareness and compliance.
Build collaborative relationships with aviation stakeholders to promote consistent security practices and a strong security culture across Massport’s aviation system.
Analyze security metrics, qualitative and quantitative information, and performance trends to evaluate program effectiveness and identify emerging risks and improvement opportunities.
Provide reporting and recommendations that support informed decision-making, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.