This position is a Supervisory, Transportation Security Specialist located in Vetting Operations, Security Threat Assessment Division (STAD), Adjudication Branch. The Adjudication Branch reviews and analyzes identity, criminal, immigration, and security threat assessment information from automated systems and other data sources to support case resolution, adjudicative determinations, and transportation security operations.
This Supervisory, Transportation Security Specialist (Vetting) position is located Technology and Services, Vetting Operations, Security Threat Assessment Division (STAD) Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Duties include but are not limited to: Selects and applies appropriate work methods, procedures, techniques, and practices to perform complex database research and conducts analysis and case adjudication utilizing vetting data sources for the identification and mitigation of threats, following established security threat assessment criteria and vetting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Managing the organizational unit's daily case assignment to staff.
Incumbent, performs technical and analytical duties for projects and programs to include court site research, training of junior staff, high level case analysis and trouble shooting. Provides resolution for identified issues, represents TSA at meetings with external stakeholders, and makes determination on the applicability of requirements for vetting populations.
Independently coordinates and interacts with internal and external stakeholdersand security partners and serves as business owners/operational subject matter experts to develop requirements and SOPs for new/incoming program changes and transportation security policy changes. 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 $121785 – $158322/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-20.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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