This position is a Transportation Security Specialist located in Technology and Systems - Vetting Operations, Vetting Analysis Division (VAD), Operation Management Section (OMS). The selectee will serve as a National Transportation Vetting Center (NTVC) Watch Manager.
The NTVC is a 24/7 organization responsible for enhancing the security of the aviation transportation system by assisting the airline industry in screening resolution and providing technical assistance in TSA's screening program.
This TRANSPORATION SECURITY SPECIALIST position is located Technology and Systems - Vetting Operations, Vetting Analysis Division (VAD), Operation Management Section (OMS), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to: Conducting complex analysis and devising procedural or technical improvements to increase efficiency and decrease risk to transportation security.
Developing, leading, and directing the NTVC team to ensure proper handling of known or suspected terrorist travel, accurate vetting of passengers, domain awareness, and improved employee knowledge and training. Ensures proper handling of program applicant information, accurate vetting against terrorist watch lists, and proper notification and reporting of applicant matches against vetted data.
Reviewing operational guidance and policies, and providing direction which documents best practices or implements process improvements in the NTVC regarding the transportation security programs. Implementing processes and systems such as quality control, quality assurance, gap and threshold mitigation, compliance, Credentialing and Vetting Systems, Aviation security systems, etc. that will generate higher productivity.
Please note: The major duties described above reflect the full performance level of this position. Typically, the lower pay band (I Band) performs the same duties but will receive more guidance and training; and/or projects/work assignments may be less complex.
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 $109246 – $167830/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-20.
There are 3 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-06 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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