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Supervisory Program Manager

Transportation Security Administration · Posted 53 days ago

On-site Springfield, VA $169K – $205K Apply by Aug 24, 2026 Program Management ENTJESTJ Operations
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About the Role

This position is located in Security Operations (SO), Operations Management (OM). OM is responsible for coordination and logistical support, resource and operations management through staffing allocations and budgetary and financial management, human resources management, emergency preparedness, and operational and administrative directive development and oversight.

What You'll Do

  • →The Supervisory Program Manager will provide program management expertise which includes exercising delegated managerial authority for the program segment(s) and/or function(s) overseen.
  • →Duties include but are not limited to: High level duties include: Provides management oversight for a wide range of program support services.
  • →Serves as a principal advisor in the planning, development, implementation, evaluation, and coordination of mission support programs and strategic planning for SO.
  • →Coordinates and executes special projects and actions of a confidential or controversial nature and/or of special interest to executive management.
  • →Defines major problems, provides advice on the advantages & disadvantages of various methods and approaches for solution, and develops ingenious strategies or solutions to improve upon key program initiatives.
  • →Utilizes expertise, initiative and seasoned judgment in the development and adaptation of local policies/procedures pertinent to the direction of daily operations.
  • →Incumbent serves as a recognized authority within the assigned program area(s) thus delegated complete responsibility and authority to plan, schedule, and administer major projects concerned with the analysis and evaluation of program activities and organizational effectiveness.
  • →Establishing overall policies, objectives, time-frames, and procedures necessary for program accomplishments the incumbent also ensures the accomplishment of the organization's mission.
  • →Program analyses, evaluations, and recommendations developed by the incumbent are typically reviewed only for potential influence on broad agency/organizational policy objectives and program goals.
  • →Exercises wide latitude in applying originality, insight, and creativity in the development of plans and policies for programmatic functions in accordance with TSA's vision, mission, and goals.
  • →Must possess and apply a broad and comprehensive knowledge of planning, programming, understanding of mission relevance, and agency/department priorities along with a vast array of operational concepts and execution of the agency/ departmental mission.
  • →Interacts or acts on behalf of senior agency leadership on all matters pertaining to the mission, functions, and staff.
  • →Confers with stakeholders on controversial or sensitive matters and provides recommendations for solutions for course(s) of action.
  • →The incumbent has responsibility for developing and administering activities that foster mission accomplishment through the fair, effective, and economical use of personnel and resources.

Requirements

  • ✓You must possess U.S.
  • ✓Citizenship or be a U.S.
  • ✓Must serve a probationary period of one year unless you previously completed the probationary period in a 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.
  • ✓Must file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-450e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
  • ✓Must complete a favorable Tier 5 Background Investigation (T5).
  • ✓Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • ✓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.
  • ✓You must meet the qualification requirements of this position no later than the closing date of the job opportunity announcement.
  • ✓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.

Benefits

  • ★DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
  • ★Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
  • ★DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
  • ★For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
  • ★Employees who transfer to TSA from an agency that allows employees to maintain an annual leave balance higher than the maximum accumulation for the appointed position will have their leave ceiling set to the maximum accumulation for the appointed position (e.g., United States duty location - 240 hours, foreign duty location - 360 hours, or TSES position - 720 hours).
  • ★TSA will not make a monetary payment for any leave forfeited under these circumstances.

Personality Fit

This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:

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