TRANSPORTATION SECURITY SPECIALIST

Summary The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Industry Engagement Manager and principal modal advisor to TSA senior leadership by building strategic partnerships with executive-level stakeholders in the pipeline and energy sectors, as well as federal, state, and local partners. The role applies technical knowledge of pipeline physical and cyber security requirements to identify risks and vulnerabilities, resolve complex cross-organizational issues and support crisis management. Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency Open to All U.S. Citizens and U.S. Nationals Duties This TRANSPORTATION SECURITY SPECIALIST position is located in the Strategy, Policy and Engagement Office/Surface Policy & Cyber Integration Division/Industry Engagement Branch, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to: Build strategic partnerships and use professional experience in pipeline industry or energy sector security programs, policies, programs, regulations and directives to resolve industry issues while maintaining the integrity of the pipeline security system. Engage executive level stakeholders and professional associations on policy interpretation, advise senior Transportation Security Administration (TSA) leaders, represent TSA in executive forums, and support policy development in areas of security programs and policies within TSA. Demonstrate expertise in modal security, pipeline or energy sector operations, stakeholders, and security programs to identify risks, develop cost-effective solutions, and support information sharing that reduces risk and operational impacts. Engage stakeholders on behalf of TSA to develop and advance transportation security policy, support crisis management, resolve complex issues, develop leadership materials, and recommend engagement strategies that promote dialogue and consensus. "The ideal candidate will possess" experience advancing pipeline physical and cyber security through collaboration with industry and government partners, applying knowledge of hazardous liquid and/or natural gas pipeline operations and security requirements, and resolving complex issues that affect strategic security objectives. This vacancy announcement is concurrently advertised under Government-Wide Announcement Number HQ-SPE-44848-13081667-ST Requirements Conditions of employment You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National. You must have reached the minimum age (18) at the time of application. You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI). Selective Service registration is required. Security Clearance: Non-Critical Sensitive, Secret Drug Test- Pre-employment and Random Travel Required:- Requires temporary travel (TDY) or business travel for at least 25% of the time throughout the United States. If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for TSA to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change. Qualifications To qualify for the SV-J Pay Band (equivalent to GS-14), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-I or GS-13 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the …

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