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Assistant Federal Security Director for Inspection
Transportation Security AdministrationNew York, NY · Senior
$174,347 – $205,353
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This role advises the Federal Security Director on transportation security compliance and enforcement across multi-modal facilities, overseeing inspection programs and security assessments while managing supervisory staff. It suits experienced federal security professionals or private-sector equivalents who have led protective security operations and can direct teams in complex, high-stakes transportation environments.
Our summary, not Transportation Security Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- One year of specialized experience at SV-J or GS-14 level (or equivalent private sector experience)
- Understanding and application of security directives and regulations
- Ability to identify security issues and threats in complex environments
- Leadership experience managing diverse professional and support staff in protective security work