Project Manager (Aviation Security)

Company Description

Join VMD Corp, a leader in providing passenger and checked baggage screening services at various airports across the United States.  

Job Description

What you will do:

VMD is seeking an on-site Project Manager (Aviation Security) at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to be responsible for all operations related to the screening of passengers, baggage, and cargo to carry out the mission of protecting the traveling public. This includes, but is not limited to: 

• Application of and in-depth knowledge of all current TSA Security Screening Directives and Regulations and Standard Operating Procedures to manage passenger checkpoints and baggage screening areas with fidelity.
• Management and support of the collection of various performance metrics.
• Analysis of performance metrics and proposal of process improvements that will eliminate systemic or individual weaknesses, vulnerabilities, or inefficiencies in the screening process.
• Prioritization of the safety and security of the traveling public while honoring their customer service needs.
• Coordination of national and local crisis management and incident response protocols.
• Development of cooperative and collaborative relationships with all airport stakeholders.
• Scheduling of screening personnel.
• Promotion of screener development through ongoing assessment of individual performance and provision of frequent feedback.
• Be available on call to receive and implement orders or special instructions within the scope of the contract and pertaining to security concerning matters which affect the operation, protection, and/or security of assigned areas. 
• Responsible for constantly evaluating the performance of all Contractor employed security screening personnel and take appropriate corrective measures for all infractions noted in the course of performing assigned security screening duties.

Qualifications

What you will need:

• At least 7 years of general management experience or 3 years as a certified Supervisory TSO (STSO) or higher position.        
• At least 5 years of management experience in aviation security, airport operations, or personnel security services (demonstrated experience in supervising personnel in a Federal government environment is highly desired).
• Ability to oversee a team of 100+ employees.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Project (or similar commercially available software) to set a Project/project baseline, measure progress against it, and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in an effective, efficient, and professional manner.
• Be proficient in English (defined here as the ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend, with fluency, any information that is presented in English).

Desired Skills / Experience:

• Previous experience as a Federal Security Director, Assistant Federal Security Director for Screening, Transportation Security Manager, Airline/Airport Manager or current/recent certification as a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer

Basic Qualifiers:

• Must be a US citizen or US National.
• Minimum clearance to start: Ability to obtain/maintain Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in any field; additional years of experience may substitute for a degree.
• Certification: Formal certification in Project Management issued by the Federal Government (such as FAC-PM, DAWIA, or U.S. DHS) or certification issued by a non-government organization such as the PMP® credential issued by the Project Management Institute 
• Pass a pre-employment Drug Screening and submit to and pass random drug/alcohol testing.

What we offer:

Competitive Compensation:

• Annual Salary range of 180K to 230K 

Benefits for you and your family

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401K
• Vacation Leave | Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending
• Life insurance
• Employer Paid Long | Short Term Disability
• Tuition & Training Reimbursement Program 

Travel and Telecommuting:

• Telecommute Option: No
• Relocation: Relocation is not provided.

Working with VMD: 

• At VMD, now a part of Xcelerate Solutions, you have the opportunity to thrive in your career and become a Game Changer. The quality and talent of our people is what drives our success. We embrace an employee-first culture and make it a priority to provide professional development opportunities that foster career growth.
• We help protect American Citizens and the nation’s most critical infr