Transportation Security Specialist

Transportation Security Administration • Springfield, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Industry Engagement Manager and principal modal advisor to TSA senior leadership by building strategic partnerships with executive-level stakeholders in the pipeline and energy sectors, as well as federal, state, and local partners. The role applies technical knowledge of pipeline physical and cyber security requirements to identify risks and vulnerabilities, resolve complex cross-organizational issues and support crisis management. Duties include but are not limited to: Build strategic partnerships and use professional experience in pipeline industry or energy sector security programs, policies, programs, regulations and directives to resolve industry issues while maintaining the integrity of the pipeline security system. Engage executive level stakeholders and professional associations on policy interpretation, advise senior Transportation Security Administration (TSA) leaders, represent TSA in executive forums, and support policy development in areas of security programs and policies within TSA. Demonstrate expertise in modal security, pipeline or energy sector operations, stakeholders, and security programs to identify risks, develop cost-effective solutions, and support information sharing that reduces risk and operational impacts. Engage stakeholders on behalf of TSA to develop and advance transportation security policy, support crisis management, resolve complex issues, develop leadership materials, and recommend engagement strategies that promote dialogue and consensus.

Requirements

• Must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.
• Must have reached the minimum age (18) at the time of application.
• Must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI).
• Selective Service registration is required.
• Security Clearance: Non-Critical Sensitive, Secret
• Drug Test: Pre-employment and Random
• Coordinating with executive-level pipeline and energy-sector partners; federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and international organizations; and law enforcement to address pipeline physical and cybersecurity issues, resolve stakeholder concerns, and support security operations, plans, policies, and programs.
• Applying technical knowledge of pipeline security requirements to identify emerging trends and vulnerabilities, provide strategic security guidance to hazardous liquid and natural gas pipeline owner/operators, and brief senior leadership on industry responses.
• Applying agency policies, programs, regulations, and directives to address pipeline stakeholder concerns and resolve complex cross-organizational issues affecting strategic objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Experience advancing pipeline physical and cyber security through collaboration with industry and government partners.
• Applying knowledge of hazardous liquid and/or natural gas pipeline operations and security requirements.
• Resolving complex issues that affect strategic security objectives.

Responsibilities

• Build strategic partnerships and use professional experience in pipeline industry or energy sector security programs, policies, programs, regulations and directives to resolve industry issues while maintaining the integrity of the pipeline security system.
• Engage executive level stakeholders and professional associations on policy interpretation, advise senior Transportation Security Administration (TSA) leaders, represent TSA in executive forums, and support policy development in areas of security programs and policies within TSA.
• Demonstrate expertise in modal security, pipeline or energy sector operations, stakeholders, and security programs to identify risks, develop cost-effective solutions, and support information sharing that reduces risk and operational impacts.
• Engage stakeholders on behalf of TSA to develop and advance transportation security policy, support crisis management, resolve complex issues, develop leadership materials, and recommend engagement strategies that promote dialogue and consensus.

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
• Disabled veteran leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed