Total 68 Transportation / Logistics job vacancies in Richmond, Virginia

This SUPERVISORY HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST position is located in the Human Capital Modernization Center, Human Capital, Enterprise Support, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Functions as the Branch Manager for the QPE Branch, overseeing allocated resources such as budget and personnel in compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Tasked with enhancing the agency's overall capacity for human resource management by tackling extensive, performance-oriented systemic challenges, particularly in recruitment and hiring, classification, position management, organizational design, restructuring, personnel, payroll and benefits processing, HR data analytics, and process enhancements.
• Exercises a full range of supervisory and personnel management authorities and responsibilities in directing work of subordinate staff.
• Conducts briefings, participates in conferences/meetings, and presents information to employees, managers, and executives regarding a myriad of HR and organization development topics.

This Coordination Center Officer position is located Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Supporting security from functions and operations such as Visible Intermodal Prevention and Response (VIPR), Playbook, Screening Passengers by Observation Techniques (SPOT) operations, Transportation Security Specialist - Explosives (TSS-E) operations, Travel Document Check (TDC) operations, and other activities and applicable operations.
• Coordinating and tracking the readiness status and maintaining working relationships with other related entities throughout TSA, including Headquarters and other airport operations to ensure effective coordination and sharing of necessary information, as determined by the Federal Security Director (FSD).
• Reviews emergency call information (e.g., bomb threat, breach, applicable Transportation Security Operations Center (TSOC) incidents, etc.) and transferring information in accordance with local procedures.
• Reviews incident reports for accuracy and completeness to ensure proper reporting procedures have been followed. Inputting incident report data using various systems such as PARIS. Assisting senior employees or supervisor in preparing reports and briefings on issues related to significant security incidents such as bomb threats, on-board disturbances, security access control events, airport screening operations, airport statistical data, and inspection and law enforcement activities.
• Determines the significance of events, follows incidents reporting guidelines (per TSOC guidance) and ensuring the delivery of information to appropriate recipient(s). Ensuring that superiors are aware of ongoing activities and recognizing the need to call to their attention important new information which may require further examination or action.

This Transportation Security Inspector position is located in Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Transportation Security Inspector, you will be responsible for ensuring security compliance of persons and transportation systems and entities regulated under the Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1500 series. You will perform selected assignments and progressively responsible inspection work such as:

• Conducting less complex inspections or portions of more complex inspections.
• Applying basic technical inspection knowledge acquired in formal core training and on-the-job training (OJT), along with any limited experience gained prior to or after such training.
• Conducting regulatory inspections and investigations, and supporting criminal investigations related to alleged or suspected security violations.
• Responding to security incidents, threats, violations, or potential violations.
• Providing overt and covert presence, including high visibility activities, to detect and reduce identified security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Participating in covert and overt test and audits, as well as vulnerability assessments.
• Reviewing and analyzing assessment reports and testing results with specific attention to identifying unusual trends or actions that appear to have the potential for developing a security or safety problem.

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following:

• Responsible for providing a prompt response to all calls for vehicle transportation requests received from the Deputy Operations Officer, current customers, and Army, Air Force, and Joint Staff protocol office.
• Relay information to the Operations Officer or Senior Dispatcher on status and progress, along with causes of delays, overall work operations and problems.
• Review vehicle status and assign the appropriate vehicle to a transportation request.
• Utilize the Ground Transportation Dispatch System (GTDS) for all missions which maintains requirement of all scheduled submitted and approved trips.
• Prepare, issue, and review trips tickets for accuracy and completeness.

This Program Manager position is located Operations Support, Requirements & Capabilities Analysis, Capabilities Management & Innovation/Capabilities Management, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Interacts with executive and senior level internal and external stakeholders in different industries and other government agencies in the areas of technology development for transportation security.
• Performs project management functions to include research and development efforts. Plans, initiates and oversees complex and comprehensive process and technology development as well as the review and analysis of proposed costs, program strategy and schedule development, and performance of aviation checkpoint and/or checked baggage screening technology inclusive of drafting guidance and providing direction.
• Establishes team member performance standards, evaluates performance, recommends training and development. Determines selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.
• Strategic planning, communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance of section and subordinates. Exercises a full range of supervisory and personnel management authorities and responsible for delegating work to subordinate staff.

This Program Manager position is located Operations Support, Requirements & Capabilities Analysis, Capabilities Management & Innovation/Capabilities Management, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Interacts with executive and senior level internal and external stakeholders in different industries and other government agencies in the areas of technology development for transportation security.
• Performs project management functions to include research and development efforts. Plans, initiates and oversees complex and comprehensive process and technology development as well as the review and analysis of proposed costs, program strategy and schedule development, and performance of aviation checkpoint and/or checked baggage screening technology inclusive of drafting guidance and providing direction.
• Establishes team member performance standards, evaluates performance, recommends training and development. Determines selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.
• Strategic planning, communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance of section and subordinates. Exercises a full range of supervisory and personnel management authorities and responsible for delegating work to subordinate staff.

This Technical Writer-Editor position is located Operations Support, Intelligence and Analysis, Field Intelligence and Integration Division, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Supports the writing, briefing, and report development efforts of Intelligence & Analysis organizations and contributes to the style guides, production standard operating procedures, and associated training for employees and managers.
• Reworks draft publications to ensure clear, concise, and accurate written intelligence products.
• Coordinates the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator's Daily Intelligence Briefing by contributing to the editing, formatting, and distribution of all associated intelligence products and reports.
• Conducts outreach with other organizations, including attending regular secure video teleconferences and meetings to review intelligence products and production processes in conjunction with the editorial staff and partner agencies within the DHS Intelligence Enterprise and Intelligence Community to resolve style and editorial differences and make recommendations to TSA IA intelligence specialist on potential joint intelligence production opportunities.
• Serves as liaison to interagency or intergovernmental teams or standing committees addressing methods for writing and editing to convey highly complex concepts using sensitive security information to meet the requirements of TSA's customers at multiple classification levels without compromising any classified material or disclosing intelligence sources and methods.

This Technical Writer-Editor position is located Operations Support, Intelligence and Analysis, Field Intelligence and Integration Division, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Supports the writing, briefing, and report development efforts of Intelligence & Analysis organizations and contributes to the style guides, production standard operating procedures, and associated training for employees and managers.
• Reworks draft publications to ensure clear, concise, and accurate written intelligence products.
• Coordinates the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator's Daily Intelligence Briefing by contributing to the editing, formatting, and distribution of all associated intelligence products and reports.
• Conducts outreach with other organizations, including attending regular secure video teleconferences and meetings to review intelligence products and production processes in conjunction with the editorial staff and partner agencies within the DHS Intelligence Enterprise and Intelligence Community to resolve style and editorial differences and make recommendations to TSA IA intelligence specialist on potential joint intelligence production opportunities.
• Serves as liaison to interagency or intergovernmental teams or standing committees addressing methods for writing and editing to convey highly complex concepts using sensitive security information to meet the requirements of TSA's customers at multiple classification levels without compromising any classified material or disclosing intelligence sources and methods.

This Program Analyst position is located Security Operations, Operations Management, Logistics, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Knowledge of Federal laws, regulations, policies, and precedents sufficient to be an authority on assigned program area(s), and related activities and projects.
• Advanced knowledge of TSA's mission, substantive programs and activities, and the interrelationships among programs.
• Knowledge of management principles, organizational theory, and techniques of analysis and evaluation, along with advanced knowledge of administrative practices and procedures, to assess program development, execution, and overall management, and make recommendations to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Knowledge of and skill in applying advanced analytical and evaluative methods, techniques, and procedures to design and conduct analytical studies and surveys to identify, analyze, and recommend solutions to problems and/or for improvement in program efficiency and effectiveness; ability to extract, compile and analyze complex data from multiple sources to prepare comprehensive data analyses and related reports.
• Skill in using standard and specialized information management system(s), databases, and computer applications to support data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Skill in oral communications to deliver clear and convincing presentations to individuals or groups and facilitate an open exchange of ideas and communication.
• Skill in written communications to develop presentations, create policy guidance and SOPs, and write materials for online resources to document program procedures clearly; expertise in writing reports to explain analyses and fully support recommendations for program and operations changes. Skill in creating spreadsheets, charts, and graphs that are clear, concise, and effectively depict program data and conclusions.

This Writer-Editor position is located in Enterprise Support (ES), Operations Management (OM), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Under limited minimal direction of a manager or supervisor writes and edits high-quality products that effectively explain and interpret the Agency's stance on various transportation security issues.
• Serves as the primary writer/editor supporting the researching, writing, editing, and coordinating of materials for signature by TSA management officials. Supports the development and management of the TSA Style Guide, Correspondence Manual and correspondence standard operating procedures, and leads associated training for employees across TSA - headquarters and field.
• Acts as editorial advisor to program analysts and personnel in the Agency for condolence, retirement, and employee recognition correspondence signed by the Administrator in addition to other correspondence signed by TSA management officials. Helps to identify process improvements related to writing and review; provides solutions to program offices' writing challenges; reviews executive-level correspondence and reports for adherence to TSA, DHS, and component styles and standards; and advises program offices on correspondence standards and processes.
• Participates in TSA teams to review writing and editorial policies and guidelines, resolve style and editorial differences, and make recommendations for updating these requirements consistent with office priorities, program needs, and federal plain language best practices.

This Supervisory Transportation Security Specialist (Explosives) position is located in the Security Operations, Domestic Aviation Operations (DAO) division, Aviation Coordination, Explosives Operations, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serves as a technical authority and consultant to agency management, industry representatives, other senior agents, officers, or inspectors on explosive operations and devices, weapons of mass destruction, etc. Serves as a technical authority and/or lead on projects, programs, and other work activities; prepares comprehensive papers and reports summarizing data and findings; and evaluates and analyzes complex aviation transportation security data.
• Directs a team of subordinates on explosives effects pertinent to the branch and overall transportation safety.
• Develops comprehensive briefings and directs technical training courses/presentations (which includes designing or evaluating existing course curriculum) on explosives, improvised explosive devices, weapons of mass destruction, evolving technology threats, and all related security subjects for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) covering all modes of transportation.
• Partners with TSA Requirements and Capabilities Analysis (RCA) office serving as the Senior TSA Explosives Representative when conducting aviation survivability tests which includes determining if explosive devices would cause catastrophic failure if such device(s) were to detonate in flight.
• Provides subject matter expertise (SME) throughout the agency to Security Operations (SO), Domestic Aviation Operations (DAO), Aviation Coordination Division (AVCOR), and the Explosives Operations Branch (EOB) on national security threats which includes explosive evolving technologies and unmanned Delivery Systems threats.
• Develops detailed communication and guidance documents for use by the field and internal TSA stakeholders. Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance or may be of an ambiguous nature therefore extensive interpretation is required in addressing pressing issues. The incumbent must utilize considerable judgment and ingenuity to develop and establish new guidance practices or make ingenious recommendations.
• Generates various security plans and reports for submission to Security Operations leadership which contain descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content related to transportation security programs and protocols. The incumbent must collect and analyze data from a variety of sources whilst considering the impact, interrelationships, and complex functions and activities as well as confirms the accuracy and authenticity of security-based information.
• Performs in-depth review and identifies trend analyses based upon classified data and information on existing and emerging explosives threats. Analyzes assigned security issues, interprets data, draws relevant conclusions, and formulates probabilities based upon current and past intelligence situations.
• Carries out all supervisory responsibilities which include(s): planning work to be accomplished by subordinates, setting and adjusting short-term priorities, and preparing schedules for completion of work; assigning work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees; evaluating the work performance of subordinates geographically located various sites; interviewing candidates and initiating appointment(s), promotion(s), or reassignment(s) actions for positions within the unit; approving leave requests; hearing and resolving complaints to a higher level supervisor or manager; effecting minor disciplinary measures, such as warning and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases; identifying developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training; finding ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed; and preparing performance standards and evaluating performance via completion of performance appraisals.

• Schedules USAF base training events, students, instructors and resources.
• As a Wing Scheduler, coordinates and resolves complex scheduling problems across a myriad of agencies.
• Deconflict, organize, prepare and finalize daily flying schedules for 1 FW, Langley AFB controlling agencies and all other units using Langley AFB airspace (Local Airspace).
• Performs Chief of Training Duties.

• Monitors and reviews processes and performance for enterprise-wide studies and initiatives and serves as senior advisor to the Process Owner regarding enterprise-wide Order Fulfillment functional process performance issues.
• Develops methodology and procedures to identify problems and develop solutions that improve effectiveness of performance review.
• Plans, organizes, and directs reviews; assigns segments of the review to various functional process organizations; and coordinates the efforts of the functional analysts/experts throughout the agency.
• Based on research and findings, provides the Process Owner and other senior level agency representatives with recommendations addressing complex and interrelated enterprise-wide Order Fulfillment issues for successful implementation.
• Recommends process-specific improvement designs based on comprehensive surveys and studies involving the formulation, coordination, and implementation of short-range and long-range plans for successful deployment of enterprise system.
• Conducts policy analysis and serves as Agency expert for the development and implementation of enterprise-wide policies related to the Order Fulfillment processes.
• Analyzes legislative/regulatory requirements that impact Order Fulfillment process activities, interprets intent of governing documents, and directs complex studies of policies, procedures and programs, including functional and system implementation.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations for the Order Fulfillment process.

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for dispatching of General Services Administration vehicles, coordinating needed maintenance and repairs, keeping vehicles clean.
• Operates all vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of up to approximately 29,500 lbs. in order to carry out all the functions of Engineering Service and support the needs of the FXHCC.
• Transports patients, medical records, medical equipment, supplies, linen, mail, VAMC personnel and other items essential to the day-to-day operations of the FXHCC.
• Operates gasoline or diesel-powered vehicles over Federal, state, and county roads and city streets in all traffic conditions and is required to load and unload vehicles.
• Makes special touring trips to different locations as requested.
• Completes all maintenance service records to document activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

This Security Assistant position is located in the Personnel Security Branch, Security and Administrative Services (SAS), Enterprise Support (ES), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs multiple, moderately complex duties in connection with the Personnel Security (PERSEC) program.
• Assists higher-level specialists with the implementation and execution of personnel security matters in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, directives, and issuance's.
• Using different processes and methods, plans and carries out a variety of moderately complex security support assignments, reviews and reconciles various documents and records, and resolves a variety of problems through coordination with organizational representatives and personnel security supervisors and managers.
• Conducts background research and fact finding as requested by security management or program officials to obtain additional information from other files or researches governing rules, regulations, or policies that address specific issues.
• Provides recommendations to security specialists and program officials on appropriate courses of action to resolve and/or respond to specific questions.
• Assembles and reviews various security packages that involve numerous items, provisions, and attachments for incompatible information or administrative discrepancies.
• Prepares authoritative correspondence responding to inquiries on internal operations based upon an in-depth knowledge of the commonly applied policies, regulations, and precedents used in the organization.
• Takes the lead in adapting and implementing new office policies and procedures.
• Provides guidance to team members in day-to-day assignments ensuring overall consistency and quality of work.
• Compiles, tracks, and analyzes statistical and narrative data from a variety of sources to develop case files for use of senior employees.