Program Analyst

Transportation Security Administration•Queens, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting America's transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce. This Program Analyst position is located at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Requirements

You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.
You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI).
Selective Service registration is required
Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for TSA to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
Applying knowledge of the principles, methods and tools for implementing program measures and metrics
Assessing program requirements and operations in order to recommend program improvements
Analyzing and reporting data
Providing advice and recommendations on trends, projects and problems.

Responsibilities

Supporting and keeping the airport Federal Security Director and management informed of decisions involving the daily operational activities of the airport.
Developing strategic plans guiding the quantitative and qualitative evaluation of line program and operations of the airport security.
Determining priorities, central or significant issues as subject of studies to be conducted, interrelated issues affecting efficiency of operations, and questions concerning security profile, significant risks, or operational improvements to be addressed as a result of evaluation findings.
Developing reports and formulates recommendations based on findings of major significance to serve as the basis for new administrative systems, processes, policies, guidelines, or regulations.
Examining significant findings that indicate weakness or significant accomplishment in deterring security risks, improving administrative procedure or security processes, procedures, and compliance with current regulations.
Advising management staff on organizational structure, work methods, and procedures based on findings of program and process evaluation.
May be responsible for overall coordination and oversight of several staff.
May lead groups of staff and will provide recommendations to the supervisor with regard to overall program effectiveness or efficiency.
Management of the day-to-day workload to include work distribution, monitoring the status of projects, and training of co-workers.
May also approve leave on an emergency basis.

Benefits

health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
retirement plan
Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
personal leave days
paid federal holidays
flexible work schedules
situational telework may be permitted in accordance with departmental policy telework
tuition reimbursement
transportation subsidies
uniform allowance
health and wellness programs
fitness centers