United States Department of Homeland Security - Springfield, VA
posted about 2 months ago
The Deputy Chief of Staff at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) plays a critical role in safeguarding the American way of life by ensuring the security of the nation’s transportation systems. This position serves as a principal advisor to the Administrator, Deputy Administrator, and Chief of Staff, assisting in the operations of TSA. The Deputy Chief of Staff is responsible for leading policy analysis, enhancing communication, and fostering a thorough understanding of issues between TSA, its stakeholders, the traveling public, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and other interagency partners. In this high-stakes environment, the Deputy Chief of Staff will oversee the integration and execution of TSA policies and processes, resolve cross-organizational challenges, and maintain strong relationships with senior executives throughout the agency. This role also involves acting as the Chief of Staff in their absence, shaping TSA priorities, setting policy and resource priorities, and supporting the workforce. The Deputy Chief of Staff will lead coordination efforts among all Direct Reports (DR) offices, ensuring that priorities, resource requirements, and budgets align with guidance from the Deputy Administrator and Chief of Staff. Additionally, the Deputy Chief of Staff will represent the Chief of Staff and the DR organization in various agency-wide forums and governing entities, develop and implement mission-essential initiatives, and ensure that TSA's views are accurately represented in high-level DHS and interagency meetings. This position requires a strong commitment to the TSA's mission and the ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics effectively.