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Executive Director for Modernization / Chief Innovation Officer
Transportation Security Administration · Posted 52 days ago
On-site Springfield, VA $152K – $228K Apply by Aug 25, 2026 Program Management ENTJESTJ OperationsEducation
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The Executive Director, TSA Modernization, serves as a principal advisor and strategic leader to the TSA Administrator and Deputy Administrator. This executive is responsible for advancing TSA's transformation into a high-performing, innovative, and adaptable counterterrorism organization.
What You'll Do
- →The Executive Director for Modernization/Chief Innovation Officer leads the development and execution of TSA modernization initiatives, including the GoldPlus concept; leads TSA's enterprise innovation program; and fosters collaboration across TSA, DHS, and industry stakeholders to achieve strategic and operational goals.
- →High level duties include: Leading agency-wide modernization and innovation initiatives that advance the goals and objectives of the TSA Strategy, Administrator's Intent, and other Administrator priorities.
- →Representing TSA in executive-level and senior interagency meetings, forums, and engagements to promote alignment, coordination, and integration of modernization and innovation efforts across TSA and with external partners.
- →Planning, directing, and coordinating broad, highly complex projects and initiatives that span organizational boundaries and support TSA's strategic and operational objectives.
- →Overseeing the execution of modernization and innovation initiatives, ensuring timely delivery, resource optimization, measurable progress, and achievement of desired outcomes.
- →Directing efforts related to the Screening Partnership Program (SPP) and GoldPlus, enabling effective private contractors to manage staffing, technology, equipment, and operations at checkpoints.
- →Overseeing integration of advanced AI-driven threat detection and remote screening technology to enhance passenger experience, reduce operating costs, and improve screening efficiency.
- →Maintaining federal security standards and oversight while facilitating private sector innovation.
- →Facilitating cross-organizational processes that encourage creative thinking and provide avenues for employees and stakeholders to submit innovative ideas.
- →Capturing entrepreneurial ideas and innovative practices throughout TSA, strategizing with senior leaders and program offices to transform concepts into actionable solutions.
- →Driving organizational change management efforts to support modernization initiatives and innovation efforts across the agency.
- →Communicating strategic vision, implementing progress, outcomes, and lessons learned to internal and external stakeholders, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- ✓Must be a U.S.
- ✓Must serve a probationary period of one year unless you previously completed the probationary period in a SES/TSES position.
- ✓Must complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
- ✓If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
- ✓Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
- ✓Must file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
- ✓Must complete a favorable Tier 5 Background Investigation (T5).
- ✓This position requires a TS/SCI (Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information) clearance that must be completed prior to appointment.
- ✓You will be subject to a 5-year periodic investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
- ✓Failure to obtain and maintain the required clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
- ✓There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations.
- ✓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.
- ✓This position does not have a positive education requirement.
Benefits
- ★A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
- ★As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
- ★Learn more about federal benefits Review our Benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
- ★Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 26c187f5-cb9c-4126-9940-1c6f8c4ac4a5
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