This position is a Transportation Security Specialist located in Vetting Operations, Security Threat Assessment Division (STAD), Vetting Match Referrals and Analysis (VMR&A) Branch. The VMR&A Branch reviews and analyzes identity, criminal, immigration, and threats to transportation or national security information from automated systems and other data sources to support case resolution, adjudicative determinations, and transportation security operations.
This Transportation Security Specialist (Vetting) position is located Vetting Operations, Security Threat Assessment Division (STAD),Vetting Match Referrals and Analysis (VMR&A) Branch.,Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Duties include but are not limited to: Independently performs technical and analytical duties for projects and programs to improve the overall security of the transportation system, authorize access to sensitive areas of airport facilities and make waiver determinations related to federally restricted airspace; Performs detailed analyses and reviews background with limited supervision information to determine potential criminal activity Serves as a Subject Matter Expert to other law enforcement, coordinating information found via Law Enforcement systems which may impact other enforcement missions Independently, reviews all available information (e.g.
credentialing information) and prepares Reports of Investigation (ROIs); prepares additional correspondence as necessary; maintains records and case files. Please note: The major duties described above reflect the full performance level of this position. Typically, the lower pay band (G band) performs the same duties but will receive more guidance and training, and the project or work assignments may be less complex.
For positions requiring positive education requirements, or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses from an accredited college or university, which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume.
The information must be provided with the application by the closing date of the announcement. If selected, the applicant must supply a transcript or certification of degree.
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 $85447 – $158322/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-20.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-07 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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