The Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service (LE/FAMS) deploys Federal Air Marshals on U.S. aircraft worldwide and conducts protection, response, detection, and assessment activities in airports and transportation systems.
The Supervisory Program Manager (Assistant Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (ASAC)) for the TSA Training Center (TCACY) provides effective learning environments and opportunities using current and relevant curricula and training methodologies to enable and challenge Federal Air Marshals and other designated transportation security professionals to perform their duties and responsibilities in a highly effective manner.
TCACY promotes and maintains standards of excellence for training throughout TSA and ensures personnel receive the highest level of proficiency in the core competencies required for their respective positions. TCACY is responsible for initial and recurrent training for Federal Air Marshals and members of the Federal Flight Deck Officer (FFDO) program.
High-level duties include: Provides senior-level leadership, planning, and direction for the day-to-day operations of the TSA Training Center Atlantic City (TCACY) and associated training sites, ensuring programs support Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service (LE/FAMS) mission requirements and readiness objectives.
Directs and integrates training-center program areas, including curriculum development and revision, instructional delivery, training safety, academy administration, training records, instructor qualification and certification, training technology, and certification standards.
Supervises first-line supervisors, Federal Air Marshals, instructors, program staff, and other personnel; establishes priorities and performance expectations; evaluates performance; addresses conduct and performance matters; and supports workforce development, staffing, and succession planning.
Develops and implements short- and long-range plans, performance measures, and operational strategies; manages budget and resource allocation; and identifies program risks, capacity limitations, and improvement opportunities affecting training effectiveness, safety, and consistency.
Provides executive oversight of training quality, instructor and student performance, records integrity, and compliance with certification requirements; analyzes training data, inspection results, feedback, and lessons learned; and directs corrective actions and continuous-improvement initiatives. Supervisory/Managerial duties includes serving as a first line supervisor for the organization.
This includes but is not limited to: assigning work, setting priorities, and reviewing and evaluating work and performance of subordinates; approving leave; coaching and developing employees; recommending corrective or disciplinary actions; assisting in budget planning and projecting short-term needs; managing projects within assigned resources; resolving routine problems that typically impact the objectives of the organizational unit; and when required, coordinating with customers outside the immediate organization.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: 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; and paid federal holidays.
Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; situational telework may be permitted in accordance with departmental policy telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Employees who transfer to TSA from an agency that allows employees to maintain an annual leave balance higher than the maximum accumulation for the appointed position will have their leave ceiling set to the maximum accumulation for the appointed position (e.g., United States duty location - 240 hours, foreign duty location - 360 hours, or TSES position - 720 hours). TSA will not make a monetary payment for any leave forfeited under these circumstances.
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This position is with Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $163023 – $205353/yr.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-24.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-09 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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