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TSA lists this Transportation Security Specialist opportunity in sterling, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Transportation Security SpecialistThis Transportation Security Specialist position is located in the National Targeting Center, Technology & Systems, Vetting Operations, Vetting Analysis Division (VAD), Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) Branch within the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:Performs cargo information threshold targeting responsibilities to enhance security measures, responds to threats, addresses risks and identifies vulnerabilities used in air cargo operations in collaboration with other government agencies.Analyzes and disseminates complex intelligence information and air cargo data and applies basic technical knowledge of transportation security laws, concepts, operational practices, security programs, and techniques in order to accomplish overall mission and objectives.Assists with supply chain entity information utilizing a variety of TSA and other government agency database and information retrieval systems, such as, but not limited to PARIS, KSMS, IACMS, TECS, NCIC, and NEXUS, to resolve or reduce potential threats, vulnerabilities and discrepancies.Assists in conducting extensive research on air cargo related threats and applies technical knowledge to research targeted activities and ongoing project development to include targeting standard operation procedures and industry standard operation procedures.Develops, maintains ongoing relationships with stakeholders, other agencies, and external industry personnel as appropriate during day to day interactions including taking phone calls, responding to emails, requests, etc. as appropriate.Please note: The major duties described above reflect the full performance level of this position. Typically, the lower pay band (H Band) performs the same duties but will receive more guidance and training; and/or projects/work assignments may be less complex.
Worksite address
sterling, VA, 20166, US
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