Executive Director, Training Centers Division

Training Centers Division manages the administration and operation of our training centers, providing state-of-the-art facilities and resources to support learning initiatives.

The Executive Director, Training Centers Division (TCD), Training & Development (T&D), Mission Support (MS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provides senior level leadership and management direction to a workforce comprised of transportation security off icers and instructors, federal law enforcement off icers, professional/technical employees and other mission support personnel; and oversees the overall planning, direction and coordination of operations for the Training Centers Division in Training and Development. Works closely with the T&D Division Directors and is a principal advisor on matters relating to operational, developmental and technical training programs affecting all TSA employees and stakeholders who receive or benefit from TSA's training activities. High level duties include: Overseeing training delivery centers and operations, establishing and maintaining strategic direction, directing major security management activities, and administering related programs for a complex workforce having a unique transportation security mission. Advising the Assistant Administrator (AA) and Deputy Assistant Administrator (DAA), T&D on on-going program initiatives and providing policy advice and guidance on broad, technical training programs and approaches for improving program and operational efficiency and achieving critical program goals. Representing the AA and DAA in functional matters and responsibilities of the directorate to which assigned both within TSA and DHS. Establishing and maintaining liaison with executives administering associated programs in TSA, DHS and other federal law enforcement agencies to promote best practices and implement innovative approaches for delivering optimum levels of service. Leading, developing and implementing programs and processes for four Division branches (TSA Academy East, Glynco, GA; TSA Academy West, Las Vegas, NV; TSA Training Center, Atlantic City, NJ and the Canine Training Center, San Antonio, TX) to provide effective learning environments and opportunities, utilizing current and relevant curricula and training methodologies, to enable and challenge transportation security professionals to perform their duties and responsibilities in a highly effective manner. Overseeing and directing the Division's activities related to the development and delivery of training materials concerning Transportation Security Officer training, Federal Air Marshal training and other operational training including Canine Training. Developing initial, recurrent and in-service training. Updating training based on evaluations of the effectiveness of training and measures of student learning. Devising and implementing solutions and process changes when issues are identified. Preparing for and maintaining Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation for key courses at T&D training centers thereby ensuring a disciplined approach and methodology to the development and implementation of training to professionalize the TSA workforce. Determining, planning and overseeing State, local and international and law enforcement training when appropriate. Working with TSA Leadership to continue to expand the TSA training footprint.

Must be a U.S. Citizen. 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. Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information). 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.