Location: Remote (with travel as needed)
Type: Part-time to Full-time
We’re looking for an experienced professional to support TSA’s System Assessment and Innovation work under the Integrated Test Support Services (ITSS) contract. This role focuses on analyzing and improving large, complex airport baggage handling and security systems that directly affect TSA’s mission and efficiency.
What You’ll Do
- Partner with the Systems Assessment Engineering and Innovation Team to evaluate and improve baggage handling systems at major airports.
- Review system designs and spot issues that could create security risks, inefficiencies, or compliance concerns.
- Provide expert advice on system design, integration, electrical and mechanical infrastructure, software programming, and cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
- Conduct on-site system reviews, working closely with TSA and airport staff to troubleshoot and recommend solutions.
- Support the testing and rollout of new system changes or upgrades.
- Evaluate requests for design changes or variances and prepare clear recommendations for TSA leadership.
- Write detailed assessment reports that summarize findings and guide decision-making.
- Contribute technical expertise to TSA’s Planning Guidelines and Design Standards (PGDS).
- Participate in design reviews and testing activities to ensure smooth integration of baggage handling and screening systems.
- Use your knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to help identify and resolve technical issues.
What We’re Looking For
- U.S. Citizenship (background check and TSA vetting required).
- 10+ years of experience with complex infrastructure or security systems, ideally in airports or baggage handling.
- Strong knowledge of baggage handling and security screening systems.
- Skilled in systems analysis, integration, and performance optimization.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficiency in Excel or similar tools for data analysis and reporting.
- Willingness to travel for on-site system testing (typically a week or more at a time).
Education / Experience Pathways
- High School + 25 years of relevant experience
- Associate’s + 15 years relevant experience
- Bachelor’s + 10 years relevant experience
- Master’s + 8 years relevant experience
- PhD + 5 years relevant experience
