Total 299 Information Security Analyst job vacancies in The United States of America

This Program Analyst position is located in Human Capital Section, Workforce Services Branch, Operations Management Division (OMD), Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service (LE/FAMS), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serves as a liaison between LE/FAMS management officials, Administrative Officers and TSA Human Capital (HC) in the areas of recruitment and staffing, vacancy announcements, position modifications, unfunded requests, employee performance management, health and retirement benefits, position classification (Core Compensation System), and personnel actions.
• Serves as a Project Lead and handles complex assignments with minimal supervision to include coordination of employee performance management tasks; special projects for professional development training, Requests for Personnel Actions (RPAs) and other responsibilities as assigned.
• Provides recommendations in developing short-range human capital/ human resources plans for LE/FAMS Human Capital which impact the LE/FAMS organization.
• Analyzes recruitment methods and advises managers regarding options for recruitment.
• Serves as a Human Capital Subject Matter Expert and advisor; provides comprehensive advice and guidance on administrative policy development and programs for complex human capital/human resources issues and projects.
• Participates/provides recommendations regarding program and workforce planning and business management to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and timeliness of processes and information dissemination.

The major duties described above reflect the full performance level of this position. Typically, the lower pay bands (G and H Bands) perform the same duties but will receive more guidance and training; and/or projects/work assignments may be less complex.

Starting at $78,592 Per Year (SV G-I)

This Program Analyst position is located in Human Capital Section, Workforce Services Branch, Operations Management Division (OMD), Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service (LE/FAMS), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serves as a liaison between LE/FAMS management officials, Administrative Officers and TSA Human Capital (HC) in the areas of recruitment and staffing, vacancy announcements, position modifications, unfunded requests, employee performance management, health and retirement benefits, position classification (Core Compensation System), and personnel actions.
• Serves as a Project Lead and handles complex assignments with minimal supervision to include coordination of employee performance management tasks; special projects for professional development training, Requests for Personnel Actions (RPAs) and other responsibilities as assigned.
• Provides recommendations in developing short-range human capital/ human resources plans for LE/FAMS Human Capital which impact the LE/FAMS organization.
• Analyzes recruitment methods and advises managers regarding options for recruitment.
• Serves as a Human Capital Subject Matter Expert and advisor; provides comprehensive advice and guidance on administrative policy development and programs for complex human capital/human resources issues and projects.
• Participates/provides recommendations regarding program and workforce planning and business management to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and timeliness of processes and information dissemination.

The major duties described reflect the full performance level of this position. Typically, the lower pay bands (G and H Band) performs the same duties but will receive more guidance and training; and/or projects/work assignments may be less complex.

Starting at $78,592 Per Year (SV G-I)

This Transportation Security Specialist (Explosive) position is located Kahului Airport (OGG), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serving as a key component of a multi-layered security approach.
• Applying experience and technical knowledge of explosives to assess threats.
• Educating the screening workforce in the detection of threats.
• Supporting explosive vulnerability assessments in all modes of transportation.
• Responding to and assessing all unresolved checkpoint and checked baggage alarms involving possible explosives, IED components or actual IEDs, rendering a final decision on alarm resolution.
• Assessing the interrelationships between initiators, power supplies, and chemicals. Determining if devices are improvised explosives, commercial explosives, or mixed explosives (fuel mixtures).
• Deploying in support of risk mitigation efforts to deter, detect, and prevent the introduction of IEDs, IED components or other deadly or dangerous items into the airport environment.
• Participating with evaluation teams in conducting covert drills to determine effectiveness of the training programs, recommending individuals remediation, and identifying potential security vulnerabilities.
• Mentoring and training the front line screening workforce to increase their operational knowledge of explosives and IED components.
• Emergency Essential Position: This position is designated as an Emergency Essential (EE) position. This designation requires the employee to remain in a duty status if an emergency arises.

Starting at $86,151 Per Year (SV H)

This Human Resources Specialist position is within the Seattle- Tacoma International Airport (SEA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides assistance to Senior HR Specialists, management and employees on personnel matters and develops internal procedures to assist with this effort. Uses established resources and procedures to research various HR related matters concerning performance evaluations, training, benefits, pay, leave,
• May serve as time and attendance (T&A) subject matter expert providing technical assistance to timekeepers regarding the operations of the timekeeping record system and the latest approved airport timekeeping system. As needed, investigates and resolves timekeeping problems associated with various and unrelated types of issues.
• Provides administrative advice and assistance to the Federal Security Director (FSD)/ Assistant Federal Security Director (AFSD) and exercises knowledge and skill in applying HR methods, principles sufficient to advise on or resolve moderately complex problems which are typically precedent in nature.
• Works with HQ Human Capital staff (e.g., staffing, benefits, worker's compensation, management employee relations) to coordinate and resolve employee issues involving service computation dates, pay inquiries, step increases, creditable military service, leave etc.
• Recruitment and Placement. Advises management on recruitment strategies, sources and special programs, which emphasize affirmative action in staffing positions. Assists in developing short and long range staffing plans to forecast personnel mission requirements.
• Manages and maintains full visibility over all RPAs from cradle to grave and provide advice/assistance in all stages of the recruitment process. Makes recommendations on recruitment strategies and actions to be taken to expedite the recruitment process.

The major duties described above reflect the full performance level of this position. Typically, the lower pay band (F Band) performs the same duties but will receive more guidance and training; and/or projects/work assignments may be less complex.

Starting at $63,526 Per Year (SV F-H)

This Assistant Federal Security Director for Mission Support position is located at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Advising the Federal Security Director (FSD) on matters concerning the administration and business support of a major airport (i.e., over 701 employees).
• Directing the work of supervisors, program managers, and other subordinate employees for multiple administrative and operational functions.
• Preparing, planning, coordinating, and managing support operations that include administration, financial/budget, human resources, customer service/stakeholders, training, procurement, logistics, and engineering services.
• Conferring with the FSD and project staff personnel to outline work plans, provide technical advice, resolve problems, review status reports, and modify schedules to accomplish duties. Identifying and determining types of actions required to meet time frames and budget/funding limitations.
• Setting up procedures to meet the FSD's staffing requirements and providing necessary resources to accomplish projects.
  Managing or conducting targeted recruitment and other external marketing sources to assist in providing diverse applicant pools to the FSD.
• Advising/informing the FSD on unusual or complex managerial or personnel disciplinary issues. Exercising discretion and sound judgment in dealing with sensitive human resources matters or issues.
• Providing data/information and reports from statistical and narrative databases in all support areas.

Emergency Essential Position: This position is designated as an Emergency Essential (EE) position. This designation requires the employee to remain in a duty status if an emergency arises.

Starting at $155,700 Per Year (SV K)

This Deputy Assistant Federal Security Director Screening position is located at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Participating in briefings concerning security sensitive information and communicating with subordinate supervisors and employees regarding any weaknesses in the security screening process and making recommendations for improvements.
• Exercising authority with managerial responsibilities over staff in a 24/7 environment.
• Making major recommendations concerning significant internal and external program policy issues affecting the overall organization, such as scheduling, screener FTE allocation, selections, process control, developing performance criteria, and identifying, distributing, and balancing workload among employees.
• Evaluating and reporting on the progress of work.
• Serving as an advisor or facilitator in coordinating team initiatives.
• Providing assistance in tactical and strategic planning including development of deployment plans, investment analyses, capital budgets, and acquisition plans.
• Reviewing and analyzing checkpoint screening equipment and maintenance.
• Emergency Essential Position: This position is designated as an Emergency Essential (EE) position. This designation requires the employee to remain in a duty status if an emergency arises.

Starting at $121,578 Per Year (SV J)

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Salary Information: The salary range for Hobbs, NM (HOB - Lea County Airport) is $42,666 to $52,559 or $20.44 to $25.18 per hour and includes locality pay of 16.5%.

Sign-on Bonus: The Transportation Security Administration is offering a sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 for this location; half of the bonus after onboarding and the other half to be received after one year of service. The amount of the airport's sign-on bonus is subject to change or elimination based on operational needs, however, any applicable sign-on bonus amount will be communicated and agreed upon during the final job offer process.

On July 2, 2023, TSA launched a new compensation plan. Under this new plan, Transportation Security Officer (TSO) salaries will become significantly more competitive with the implementation of a three-rung, D, E, and F band career ladder. For additional information, please click here.

This Transportation Security Officer position is located in Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Transportation Security Officer (TSOs) within Security Operations (SO), you will provide security and protection of air travelers, airports and aircraft in a courteous and professional manner. Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Operating various screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo and on passengers, and preventing those objects from being transported onto aircraft.
• Performing searches and screening, which may include physical interaction with passengers (e.g., pat-downs, search of property, etc.), conducting bag searches and lifting/carrying bags, bins, and property weighing up to 50lbs.
• Controlling terminal entry and exit points.
• Interacting with the public, giving directions and responding to inquiries.
• Maintaining focus and awareness while working in a stressful environment which includes noise from alarms, machinery and people, crowd distractions, time pressure, and disruptive and angry passengers, in order to preserve the professional ability to identify and locate potentially life threatening or mass destruction devices, and to make effective decisions in both crisis and routine situations.
• Engaging in continuous development of critical thinking skills, necessary to mitigate actual and potential security threats, by identifying, evaluating, and applying appropriate situational options and approaches. This may include application of risk-based security screening protocols that vary based on program requirements.
• Retaining and implementing knowledge of all applicable Standard Operating Procedures, demonstrating responsible and dependable behavior, and is open to change and adapts to new information or unexpected obstacles.

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If a sufficient number of applications are received, the announcement may close before the published closing date.

NOTE: Employees occupying frontline positions, i.e., individuals occupying positions that involve contact with the traveling public on a regular and recurring basis, may be required to wear TSA approved and issued personal protective equipment (PPE). This requirement is in place to address the COVID-19 pandemic and comply with Executive Order 13991 and TSA's Pandemic and Emerging Infectious Disease and Workforce Protection Plan. PPE includes TSA issued surgical masks, face shields, and nitrile gloves. At TSA, the health and safety of our employees is a top priority.

Starting at $42,666 Per Year (SV D)

This Master Transportation Security Officer- Security Training Instructor position is located at Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Master Transportation Security Officer (MTSO), you will support the airport training program through performance of a variety of training-related functions. In addition to training program responsibilities, you will also perform pre-board security screening of persons, cargo, carry-on, and checked baggage as directed by the Federal Security Director (FSD), or his/her designee, a minimum of 20% of the time. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performing training instruction within established guidelines and standards in support of nationally developed training programs (e.g., new hire training, On-Screen Alarm Resolution Protocol, Crossover); supporting recurrent training needs, and conducting return to duty and remediation training.
• Adapting/developing local training materials to meet requirements; conducting local training in accordance with training standards; assisting with the training department administrative support (e.g., Online Learning Center (OLC) entry, training resource room facilitation, roster management, conducting testing, and ensuring evaluations are done); assisting with training logistics support components (e.g., coordinating needed supplies and materials); managing classroom dynamics; resolving routine classroom problems; monitoring and evaluating training and providing feedback on needed adjustments; recommending enhancements; and maintaining communication with management and supervisors concerning issues with training that may reveal security-screening weaknesses or vulnerabilities.
• As directed, providing mentoring/coaching to address identified training needs.
• Administering and scoring training tests (e.g., job knowledge, image).
• Assisting with PASS Practical Skills Observations (PSOs) and conducting Level 3 Assessments, as needed.

NOTE: Employees must maintain all screening certification requirements and perform screening functions (passenger, baggage, or both) a minimum of 20% of the time.

Emergency Essential Position: This position is designated as an Emergency Essential (EE) position. This designation requires the employee to remain in a duty status if an emergency arises.

NOTE: Employees occupying frontline positions, i.e., individuals performing security screening operations and occupying positions that involve contact with the traveling public on a regular and recurring basis, are required to wear TSA approved and issued personal protective equipment (PPE). This requirement is in place to address the COVID-19 pandemic and comply with Executive Order 13991 and TSA's Pandemic and Emerging Infectious Disease and Workforce Protection Plan. PPE includes TSA issued surgical masks, face shields, and nitrile gloves. At TSA, the health and safety of our employees is a top priority.

Starting at $59,495 Per Year (SV F)

This Supervisory Criminal Investigator-Deputy Special Agent in Charge (DSAIC) position is located in Investigations (INV), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serves as a supervisory criminal investigator providing supervision, technical direction and coordination to other criminal investigators assigned to the team in the conduct of investigations of individuals and corporations suspected of violations of Title 18, United States Code (USC) and other USC titles, as appropriate.
• Performs various duties typical of criminal investigator, such as planning and coordinating work to be accomplished by team members; setting priorities for and ensuring the timely completion of an appropriate quantity and quality of work; advising the Special Agent-in Charge about the work performance of team members.
• Maintains knowledge of Federal laws and nature of associated criminal violations in order to plan and execute investigations of nationwide coverage and sensitive employee misconduct cases.
• Develops and maintains liaison and coordination with investigative offices on matters of mutual interest in transportation programs; maintains liaison with senior officials and advises such officials of measures to detect and prevent violations of agency regulations.
• Develops and maintains liaison and coordination with investigative offices on matters of mutual interest in transportation programs and covering fraud in programs which may have national implications. Maintains liaison with senior officials, Federal Air Marshalls (FAMs) and Federal Security Directors (FSDs) and advises such officials of measures to detect and prevent violations of agency regulations.
• Analyzes results of investigations and coordinates preparation of reports concerning fraud or administrative violations by agency personnel, contractors, and regulated parties in violation of U.S. criminal and civil law, or agency regulation.

Supervisory/Managerial Probationary Period Requirements: Unless previously completed, you must satisfactorily complete a one-year supervisory probationary period to continue in this supervisory/managerial position.

This position is a secondary Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) position covered under 5 U.S.C. 8336 (6) Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), and General Provisions for Law Enforcement Officers 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). The conditions for coverage of a secondary position are contained in 5 C.F.R. 831.902 (CSRS) and 5 C.F.R. 842.803 (FERS).

Starting at $128,252 Per Year (SV J)

This Executive Advisor position is located in Domestic Aviation Operations (DAO), Security Operations (SO), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Attends meetings, conferences, and high-level briefings on behalf of the Assistant Administrator (AA) and Deputy Assistant Administrator (DAA) and briefs leadership regarding significant results and developments.
• Overseeing and integrating planning activities to accomplish various phases of short- and long-term projects that often cross disciplinary lines. Work includes independently defining objectives and timelines, developing new or innovative approaches, and effectively communicating roles, expectations, and requirements. Reviews and approves final work products provided by others.
• Researching highly complex program and policy areas, and exercises primary responsibility for developing goals, analytical framework and appropriate methodologies to plan, implement and evaluate studies and projects.
• Analyzing and interpreting policies, procedures, and precedents, and develops a range of proposed policy changes and alternatives for consideration of the AA/DAA that address highly complex issues.
• Making presentations to the AA/DAA and other senior personnel, on policy-related matters and issues. Provides recommendations that may be the basis for major policy and rulemaking changes that impact key TSA programs and operations. Serves as an authoritative source of Information to the AA/DAA on proposals with organization-wide impact or Agency-wide implications.

Starting at $155,700 Per Year (SV K)

This Human Resources Specialist position is located at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide Human Resource related advice and guidance to professionals, managers, and employees sufficient to resolve recurring problems or those requiring adaptation of past precedents.
• Initiate, track and following up on cases and studies ensuring timely completion and regulatory compliance.
• Provide technical interpretations and guidance on Human Resource Management matters such as employee relations, labor relations, payroll and benefits, classification, staffing, and recruitment.
• Coordinate with Office of Human Capital senior specialists to ensure that the human capital decisions and activities within the organizational segment are consistent with Merit System Principles.
• Review decision letters regarding appeals and grievance for accuracy prior to delivery.
• Formulate creative resolutions to problems by applying knowledge of Workers' Compensation and other applicable technical program areas.

Starting at $82,830 Per Year (SV H)

This Human Resources Specialist position is located at Lihue Airport (LIH), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Coordinating and overseeing the daily HR activities and programs within the airport and associated spoke airports.
• Providing the Federal Security Director (FSD) and Administrative Officer with operational support and management advisory services in a variety of HR disciplines such as classification, compensation and pay, employee benefits, employee relations, position management, personnel processing, and recruitment and staffing.
• Serving as the FSD's resident HR consultant and providing technical interpretations and guidance on HR matters based on directions from Headquarters' Office of Human Capital or designated field representatives.
• Providing management advisory services to the FSD's staff as appropriate and providing first line response to airport employees' inquires.
• Responding to a range of difficult HR inquiries involving routine to complex actions and contacting senior agency HR representatives for assistance in addressing difficult and unusual HR issues.
• Ensuring the accuracy and timely submission of personnel requests and other HR actions.

Starting at $82,830 Per Year (SV H)

This Transportation Security Inspector position is located at Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Transportation Security Inspector, you will be responsible for ensuring security compliance of persons and transportation systems and entities regulated under the Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1500 series. You will perform selected assignments and progressively responsible inspection work such as:

• Conducting less complex inspections or portions of more complex inspections.
• Applying basic technical inspection knowledge acquired in formal core training and on-the-job training (OJT), along with any limited experience gained prior to or after such training.
• Conducting regulatory inspections and investigations, and supporting criminal investigations related to alleged or suspected security violations.
• Responding to security incidents, threats, violations, or potential violations.
• Providing overt and covert presence, including high visibility activities, to detect and reduce identified security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Participating in covert and overt test and audits, as well as vulnerability assessments.
• Reviewing and analyzing assessment reports and testing results with specific attention to identifying unusual trends or actions that appear to have the potential for developing a security or safety problem.

Note: This work is observed and reviewed frequently during inspections and at completion for technical accuracy, application of inspection methods and techniques, and oral and written effectiveness and clarity. If selected, you will perform work in one or more specialty areas for which hired (aviation, cargo, or surface). The duties of this position are performed under close supervision and guidance.

Emergency Essential Position: This position is designated as an Emergency Essential (EE) position. This designation requires the employee to remain in a duty status if an emergency arises.

Starting at $78,592 Per Year (SV G)

This Supervisory Human Resource Specialist position is located in the Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serves as a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist providing management advisory services on organizational Human Resource (HR) projects that are often complex and difficult to resolve. The incumbent assigns subordinates to resolve issues/problems requiring consideration of multiple human resource laws, policies and procedures. Applies a comprehensive knowledge of human resource management to provide advice and assistance to managers. Exercises an expert knowledge of HR recruitment, placement and processing.
• Provides leadership in implementing, evaluating, and improving HR processes and procedures to monitor the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of the organization directed.
• Performs a wide range of advisory services to managers regarding human resources program activities, including options and strategies for recruitment and hiring, position description documentation, and utilizing and applying sound position management principles.
• Plans and carries out highly complex analyses of unique programs, processes, and procedures and recommends changes to improve efficiencies and effectiveness of organization performance. Coordinates, develop, and prepares customized reports that identify trends such as attrition rates, salary comparison, and demographics and prepares appropriate analyses for the Federal Security Director (FSD)/Assistant Federal Security Director (AFSD) as required.
• As the recognized expert on HR recruitment and placement program matters, provides continuing advice and guidance on program areas which include, but are not limited to, any of the following: Pay and benefits, awards, Employee relations, basic employment policy, appointment authorities, recruitment, and staffing; various affirmative employment programs.
• Develops information for and prepares unique or recurring reports and studies relating to the total personnel program or specific areas.
• Supervisory/Leadership Responsibilities: Serves as the first-level or as assigned second level supervisor of airport employees engaged in HRM work. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjust short-term priorities and prepare schedules for completion of work.
• Coordinates with designated headquarters Labor Relations and Employee Relations staff in providing advice and guidance to local management on respective labor relations and/or employee relations issues.

These duties apply to supervisors that have subordinate supervisors.

• Uses subordinate supervisors to direct, and plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjust short-term priorities and prepare schedules for work completion.

Supervisory/Managerial duties: include 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.

Starting at $104,955 Per Year (SV I)

This Assistant Federal Security Director - Generalist position is located Lihue Airport (LIH), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). If selected, you will be responsible for supporting the Federal Security Director (FSD) by providing day to day direction for airport security and operations at airports with multiple checkpoints and a workforce ranging up to 125 employees. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Providing support in the following areas: tactical planning, execution and operating management for coordinated security services.
• Participating in briefings concerning sensitive security information.
• Serving as a Principal Advisor to the Federal Security Director (FSD) on all matters concerning operational support.
• Developing, planning, coordinating and managing support operations that include customer service/stakeholder programs, training and engineering services.
• Conferring with FSD and/or appropriate staff personnel to outline work plans, to provide technical advice to resolve problems, to review status reports and to modify schedules in order to meet workload fluctuations.
• Organizing and implementing the Federal Security Crisis Management Response Plan.
• Implementing performance and enhancement of security and screening standards for airport employees and passengers, oversight of passenger, baggage and air cargo security screening, airport security risk assessments, security technology implementation and maintenance within established guidelines; crisis management, data and communications network protection and recovery as it impacts on Federal security responsibilities, employee security awareness training; and coordination of applicable Federal, state and local emergency services and law enforcement.
• Assisting with providing guidance in monitoring and evaluating existing security operations and related programs and in developing and implementing innovative approaches for long term improvements.
• Making major recommendations concerning significant internal and external program policy issues affecting the overall operation of the airport.
• Interfacing with individuals from Headquarters and other airport operations to assure effective program management.

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.

Emergency Essential Position: This position is designated as an Emergency Essential (EE) position. This designation requires the employee to remain in a duty status if an emergency arises.

Starting at $121,059 Per Year (SV J)