Supervisory Program Manager

Duties

The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Program Manager (Director for International Policy) for the Aviation and International Policy (A&IP) Division. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Supervises subordinate managers and staff, providing direction, performance feedback, and professional development. Ensures effective resource allocation, adherence to personnel policies, and fosters a high-performing team environment.
• Assists the Executive Director, A&IP, in formulating, developing, and implementing aviation and international transportation security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements. Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure policies align with TSA and international standards.
• Builds and maintains relationships with aviation industry operators, advisory groups, and international counterparts. Facilitates information sharing, intelligence exchange, and collaborative policy development to address sector risks and vulnerabilities.
• Oversees the administration and delivery of aviation security programs and initiatives. Monitors program effectiveness, conducts audits, and recommends improvements to ensure compliance and measurable risk reduction.
• Supports the Executive Director, A&IP, in developing and executing strategic plans, performance metrics, and operational objectives. Coordinates with TSA components to ensure consistent and integrated approaches to aviation security.
• Prepares briefings, reports, and presentations for senior leadership, including the Assistant Administrator and Deputy Assistant Administrator for Strategy, Policy, and Engagement. Keeps leadership apprised of operational status, emerging challenges, and program outcomes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

1. You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.
2. You must have reached the minimum age (18) at the time of application.
3. You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI).
4. Selective Service registration is required.
5. You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information Clearance.
6. This position is subject to the pre-employment/pre-appointment and random drug testing provisions of TSA's Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program.
7. You may be required to complete a one-year Supervisory Trial Period.

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-K Pay Band (equivalent to GS-15), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-J or GS-14 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as:

• Knowledge of aviation security standards, procedures and regulations sufficient to manage a national program.
• Experience developing and/or implementing policies or programs with national or industry-wide implications or with other large-scale applications.

Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio (i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience). No additional credit is given for overtime.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Additional information

Eligibility to apply for other Federal positions: TSA is an Excepted Service agency exempt from most of Title 5 United States Code, including regulations which apply to displaced Federal employees (CTAP/ICTAP) of other agencies, and employment with TSA does not confer "Competitive Status" that generally results from selection and service in Competitive Service agencies. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has established an Interchange Agreement, which allows most permanent TSA employees to apply and be considered for vacancies in Competitive Service agencies. Information from OPM on this or other Interchange Agreements is available at: www.opm.gov/

To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation as a condition of placement into this position.

DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify , including your rights and responsibilities.

If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306 Declaration for Federal Employment , and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.

TSA employees who are absent for the purpose of performing military duty may apply for any vacancies announced in their absence.

When you enter on duty, you will be required to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report . You will need to provide this information annually.

If you are entering TSA employment on an appointment without time limitations, you must serve a basic trial period unless you have already met the requirement.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review access the Reasonable Accommodation Resource Center and How to request a reasonable accommodation .

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Client-provided location(s): Springfield, VA

Job ID: TSA-872132200

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-06-09T20:18:23