Program Manager Airport Screening Operations
Job Location:
Charleston, SC - USA
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Job Summary
Leidos is seeking a Task Order Program Manager (TO PM) to serve as the on-site screening operations lead for a designated airport under the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Gold program - a model in which participating airports transition from federally operated screening to qualified private-sector screening performed under TSA regulation oversight and detection standards pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 44920. In operational scope the TO PM directs passenger checkpoint screening operations and checked baggage screening operations leads the contracted screening workforce and is accountable for screening performance to TSA detection standards throughput and wait-time results passenger experience and the companys own regulatory compliance. Checkpoint and checked baggage are both fully in scope; checked baggage operations are scaled to each airport and are considerably smaller at many locations.
Primary Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following: aviation security airport operations personnel security screening services equipment/technology management or contract management.
Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable TSA Security Threat Assessment (STA) and TSA Suitability Determination prior to starting work.
Eligibility for access to Sensitive Security Information (SSI); ability to be vetted for access up to the SECRET level if required by the task order.
U.S. Citizenship required to support TSA suitability and vetting processes.
Availability for emergency response twenty-four (24) hours a day seven (7) days a week.
At least seven years of general management experience or three years as a certified STSO or higher position; and
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in an effective efficient and professional manner.
Anyone of the following;
Formal certification in program/project management issued by the Federal Government (such as FAC-PM DAWIA or U.S. DHS) or certification issued by a non-government organization like the PMP credential issued by the Project Management Institute; or
At least five years of management experience in aviation security airport operations or personnel security services demonstrated experience in supervising personnel in a Federal Government environment is highly desired.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience on TSA or DHS programs including familiarity with TSA Standard Operating Procedures the Checkpoint Requirements and Planning Guide (CRPG) or the Screening Partnership Program (SPP).
Information Technology background including familiarity with Authority to Operate (ATO)/Authority to Connect (ATC) processes.
Experience managing large hourly/shift-based workforces in an airport aviation or physical security environment.
PMP certification or equivalent project/program management credential.
5 years of program/operations management experience including 3 years managing federal programs of similar size and complexity is a plus and positions candidates for advancement toward the corporate Operations/Program Manager (IDIQ Key Personnel) role.
Working Conditions:
Primary work location is on-site at the assigned Gold airport checkpoint/administrative facility.
Screening operations run from up to two hours before the first flight through the last flights departure; role may require availability outside standard business hours and response within one hour to urgent operational safety or security issues.
Domestic travel required for corporate program reviews TSA meetings and multi-site coordination as applicable.
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For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
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About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.
