The Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

IDIQ Program Manager

Introduction: The mission of TSA is to protect the Nation’s transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce. In support of this mission, the Screening Partnership Program (SPP) screens passengers and their property (including checked and carry-on baggage) at participating airports for explosives, weapons, and other prohibited items through the use of a private, contract screening workforce under Federal oversight. The IDIQ Program Manager will ensure the efficient and effective delivery of airport security screening services, maintaining compliance with TSA regulations, security protocols, and operational performance standards.

The program manager or other designated POC may be required to travel to TSA Headquarters for special meetings and events no more than once a quarter. *

Place of Performance: Airports Nationwide. Specific location will be assigned based on agency’s needs.

Period of Performance: September 2025- August 2035

Schedule: Shall be available 24 hours a day, each day, to receive and implement orders or special instructions from the CO and/or COR, and/or FSD or designee, within the scope of the contract and pertaining to security screening services concerning matters which affect the operation, protection, and/or screening services of assigned areas.

It is required that the PM meets the following qualifications:

• College degree in Business Administration at the level of bachelor’s or higher from an accredited educational institution; or

• Certification by an industry-recognized aviation or personnel security association; or

• At least 10 years of experience in any of the following fields: aviation security, airport operations personnel security screening services, or contract management (these years may be concurrent with the management / TSA experience under #2); or

• Formal certification in program/project management issued by the Federal Government (such as FAC-PM, DAWIA, or U.S. DHS) or certification issued by a non-government organization like the PMP® credential issued by the Project Management Institute; and At least 10 years of program/project management experience and/or five years as a certified Supervisory TSO (STSO) or higher position; and

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in an effective, efficient, and professional manner.

• Active Secret clearance

Duties and Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Manage the total work associated with providing security screening services, subject to TSA oversight.

• Meet TSA’s performance objectives of program management, workforce management, equipment maintenance and materials management, reporting, responsiveness, customer service, quality control, and subcontractor management. The Contractor shall also comply with TSA requirements for safety and health.

• Lead and manage all program operations, ensuring adherence to TSA requirements, aviation security regulations, and contract deliverables

• Oversee security screening personnel, ensuring they meet TSA training, certification, and performance standards

• Develop and implement operational strategies to enhance security effectiveness, passenger throughput, and overall airport safety

• Coordinate with TSA, airport authorities, and key stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of security operations

• Manage workforce planning and training to maintain a high-performing security team

• Monitor and enforce compliance with all federal aviation security regulations, policies, and contractual requirements

• Implement the Operations Management Plan as approved by TSA.