TSA – Deputy Assistant Administrator for Intelligence and Analysis – Arlington, VA

Job Title: Deputy Assistant Administrator for Intelligence and Analysis
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Transportation Security Administration

SALARY RANGE:
$119,554.00 to $179,700.00 / Per Year
Close Date: 6/14/13
Location: This position is in the Transportation Security Executive Service (TSES) and is located in the Office of Intelligence and Analysis in Arlington, VA.

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Open to all U.S. Citizens.

JOB SUMMARY:
Do you desire to protect American interests and secure our Nation while building a meaningful and rewarding career?  If so, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling.  DHS components work collectively to prevent terrorism, secure borders, enforce and administer immigration laws, safeguard cyberspace and ensure resilience to disasters.  The vitality and magnitude of this mission is achieved by a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations.  Make an impact; join DHS.  
Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life.  In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting America's transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce. For additional information about our agency please visit http://www.tsa.gov/join/index

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
•You must possess U.S. Citizenship.
•You must complete a favorable Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).
•You must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Secret Clearance.
•You must pass Drug and Alcohol Screening, subject to random drug tests.           
DUTIES:
As the Deputy Assistant Administrator (DAA) for Intelligence and Analysis, you will assist the Assistant Administrator (AA) for Intelligence and Analysis (AA) in establishing strategic direction, and oversee a full spectrum of intelligence and analysis functions. You will serve as the deputy intelligence official in TSA and function as a technical expert for TSA on matters involving intelligence programs and activities. The DAA is a senior management official in TSA and shares overall responsibility with the AA on matters involving leadership and direction in the formulation, development and execution of TSA's intelligence and vetting management programs. You will provide day-to-day executive leadership and operational oversight and direction to various divisional elements under intelligence and analysis, and exercise broad authority and responsibility for administrative and management policies, strategic planning, and program operations. You will work closely with the AA for Intelligence and Analysis in determining, planning, directing, and managing the intelligence requirements or TSA, in accordance with defined goals and objectives, which are congruent with the strategic plan and the Aviation Transportation Security Act. You will oversee and manage the identification, receipt, analysis, maintenance, dissemination and exchange of intelligence information focusing on terrorism and other threats to the transportation infrastructure and the traveling public, national security, and all manner of related activities. You will establish, develop and maintain cooperative relationships with intelligence agencies and certain law enforcement officials for the timely exchange of intelligence information, on a national and/or international level. You will develop and implement plans and procedures to share intelligence and other threat information with the TSA field elements and the transportation security community, and develop, implement, amend and revise TSA intelligence policies and procedures. You will provide management oversight and direction concerning personnel, policies and programs (e.g., human resources, budget, information technology, facilities, equipment, procurement); and ensures the efficient and effective acquisition, use, distribution and disposal of Office resources incompliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws and directives.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
To qualify for this position, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the level of the work of this job that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required for successful performance. You would typically gain this experience by working within this field or a field of work that is closely related. Examples of qualifying experience may include: providing innovative and expert leadership in the establishment and implementation of comprehensive intelligence strategies; overseeing and managing intelligence information focusing on terrorism and other threats to the transportation infrastructure; and/or developing and implementing plans and procedures to share intelligence and other threat information in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, laws and directives.
Candidates who meet the qualification requirements described below will be considered for this position. Your application must demonstrate that you possess the technical qualifications and managerial requirements outlined below.
As a basic requirement, applicants must demonstrate progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section of the Job Opportunity Announcement. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the equivalent of the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state and local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations. Failure to meet this basic qualification requirement and all executive and technical qualification factors automatically disqualifies an applicant.

You must meet the qualification requirements of this position no later than the closing date of the job opportunity announcement.

TSA will only accept applications submitted via USAJobs. To view the full job description and apply online, please visit https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetail/344677800