Total 148 Transportation / Logistics job vacancies in Alexandria, Virginia

The Front Line Manager is responsible for aviation safety activities in a complex and dynamic environment. Manages and monitors individual and unit, group, or team performance standards with organizational initiatives, goals, and objectives by providing feedback, acknowledging achievement, and addressing performance deficiencies. Incumbent has full authority and responsibility to make all decisions and take action in the assigned program areas, subject to the manager's administrative review. Higher-level management reviews performance periodically by utilizing/reviewing work products, status reports, and organizational measures in place to ensure timeliness, policy compliance, and overall alignment with the Flight Standards Service. Directs the work of subordinate employees at the organizational unit level creating appropriate expectations for achieving intended results. Managerial duties include planning, organizing, setting priorities; assigning and allocating work for a unit, group, or team; monitoring and evaluating performance; coaching and developing employee capabilities; approving leave; and taking or recommending corrective/disciplinary action, as appropriate. Defines/redefines priorities as needed while meeting changing demands. Delegates the work that is appropriate for others under their direct supervision. Identifies relevant stakeholders associated with the work of the unit or branch and engages to receive feedback on unit performance, relationships and individual well-being. Creates partnerships exemplified by mutual respect, productive conflict, and effective action taking to address service issues. Encourages teamwork within the unit or branch exemplified by ensuring individuals are working with others beyond their area of expertise, specialty or job role to collect and consider other views and perspectives. Applies a comprehensive knowledge of the technical aspects of the directed work, typically governed by Federal Aviation Regulations, established guidelines, policies, and procedures. Faces challenges or barriers, taking time to consider and discuss a range of relevant views from direct reports, peers and others. Takes actions to address impediments to success for individuals, unit, or team. Creates, communicates and reinforces clarity of direction for individuals. Views questions from direct reports as opportunities to clarify direction, learn, and grow. Builds and maintains external stakeholder trust and confidence. Works collaboratively to resource and achieve critical priorities effectively across functions and cultures. Works collaboratively with stakeholders and service providers in designing and providing a sound business case to next-level manager for fiscal and human resource needs that support individual direct reports and the unit, group, or team, aligning with the expectations of Flight Standards (FS). Contributes views, perspective, and experience as a member of the office, branch, or division leadership team. Anticipates changes that affect organizational vision, and assists in developing new policies and procedures. Develops strategies to implement organizational change. Demonstrates a positive attitude to achieving results, quickly recovering from setbacks, and learning from experience. Models creative thinking and innovation. Selects or recommends selection of non-supervisory employees for positions in the unit. Ensures direct reports are competent in their role and range of responsibility. Provides guidance and mentoring to enhance employee’s knowledge and ability. Provides coaching for development and uses influence to support employee performance and growth while providing effective feedback. Demonstrates leadership and commitment to the FAA model EEO program. Ensures equal opportunity for all employees or applicants through compliance with applicable laws and regulations to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

• Demonstrate proper dispatching procedures, preventive maintenance checks and services, and document deficiencies.
• Determine size of truck and trailer required to safely carry the equipment to be moved.
• Operate a variety of motor vehicles and equipment to prevent damage and corrosion of parts.
• Ensure needed plans, material and tools are available, and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations.
• Utilize forklift trucks to load heavy equipment onto trailers.
• Assign tasks to crew members based on knowledge, skill, and abilities.
• Answer questions from workers about tasks to be performed.
• Pass instructions from supervisor onto subordinates.
• Recognize hazardous conditions while driving to avoid damage or injury.
• Assure safety and housekeeping rules for operating vehicles and equipment are followed.

This Personnel Security Specialist position is located in the Personnel Security Branch, Security Administrative Services (SAS), Enterprise Support (ES), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Adjudicates complex background and reports of investigations; interprets and applies suitability factors and adjudicative guidelines and makes discretionary recommendations effecting final suitability and security clearance eligibility.
• Prepares policies, regulations, notices and briefings for all levels of the Division and Interacts with applicants, TSA senior management and other team members in support of the personnel security program, objectives and initiatives associated with all aspects of background investigations.
• Serves as a POC for PERSEC (fitness/national security) related issues and guidance. Assists in the development of internal policy and as a contributor to affect change for broader policy and potentially external guidelines.
• Communicates with field offices to provide case information or to resolve issues related to personnel security requirement or procedures.

This Program Analyst position is located in Human Resources, Resource Management Office (RMO), Operations Management (OM), Security Operations (SO), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Analyzes systems, processes, and procedures for assigned program area(s). Guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs) exist and can be directly applied to the program operations; judgment is used to select which guideline(s) is most appropriate, and when minor deviations maybe considered.
• Applies fundamental methods, principles, and practices of qualitative and quantitative analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to identify issues that impact effectiveness and efficiency of program operations.
• Compiles, tracks, and analyzes moderately complicated statistical and narrative data from a variety of sources to develop multiple regular and recurring reports. Reports are used to support decision making for a range of administrative programs and services.
• Uses automated systems and databases to compile, track, and analyze statistical and narrative data. Analyzes gathered information by compiling, categorizing, calculating, and tabulating data to identify underlying issues, patterns, or trends. Evaluates data to identify deficiencies in processes or procedures and recommends effective countermeasures or options for resolution.
• Interprets policy guidance and assists managers and employees in understanding how guidance should be applied to programs and operations. Explains program elements, options, and flexibilities available to achieve objectives.
• Research new or revised business and management practices, policies, and guidance, and provides recommendations to the management team on applicability and options for implementation to improve program operations.
• Provides research, technical support, and information systems assistance to staff. Advises staff on methods and techniques to identify data required for management and direction of programs.
• Assists in the development and implementation of training and instruction programs or activities to educate Agency personnel on assigned program(s). Develops instructional materials, handouts/guides, including technical information/specifications as appropriate, to support informational efforts.
• Monitors and responds to questions and inquiries about assigned program(s) from Agency personnel and external individuals and entities.
• Drafts detailed written policies or portions of policies, procedures, guidance and/or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for assigned programs. Work includes recommendations and suggestions for improving program management efficiency and effectiveness. Manages and maintains program records and files, which may include highly sensitive information; develops standard operating procedures for records management to comply with TSA records management requirements.
• Prepares and gives formal and informal presentations on program operations and activities for senior officials and management of external stakeholders.
• Develops reports, informational summaries, briefings, and other written materials on program operations, or other topics as assigned, for a variety of audiences.

This Transportation Security Specialist position is located Aviation Programs Branch (APB), Executive Assistant Administrator's Office (EAA), Law Enforcement/ Federal Air Marshal Service (LE/FAMS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Monitors and collects data on all transportation security incidents to correlate and characterize the operational information from internal and external stakeholders affecting all modes of transportation. Communicates findings to APB management, TSOC Assistant Supervisory Air Marshal in-Charge (ASAC), and the TSOC Command Duty Officer (CDO) for leadership to make incident management recommendations and decisions.
• Participates in training evolutions and exercises including intra-agency, inter-agency, regional and national level events enhancing professional skill, reinforcing core position functionalities, and improving mission readiness and performance.
• Analyzes the characterizations of the training events to proactively make recommendations to APB leadership for internal resource deployment and overall understanding of pertinent guidance material and nature of events.
• Communicates with management for making characterizations inputs on potential/emerging threats so that APB/TSOC leadership can make appropriate threat assessments.
• Creates and disseminates daily operations briefs, required reports and notifications, operational messages, and information papers.

• Serves as the Project Scheduler for assigned Construction Project(s), for the Transatlantic Middle East District.
• Assigned in implementing and maintaining project(s), including planning, design, construction and operational functions.
• The position is responsible for applying a thorough understanding of the many aspects of District operations and functions including project management, technical management, workload/manpower management, finance and accounting.
• Uses functions necessary for assessing and implementing the full and efficient application of the P2 system.

This Intelligence Operations Specialist (Direct Hire) position is located Operations Support, Intelligence and Analysis, Threat Analysis Division, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Oversees the production of, including reviewing and editing, reports, products, and briefings on complex and specialized cyber threat information relating to transportation equities for TSA operational components, private industry, and/or foreign transportation security stakeholders, that enables customers to implement new rules, regulations, and policies in response evolving cyber threats. Guides analysts in conceptualizing, researching, and writing specialized reports or analyses of varying complexity on cyber threats or incidents affecting transportation to advance TSA's understanding of cyber threats to transportation, and potentially inform development of new TSA regulations, and policies. Monitors cyber intelligence reporting and oversees/guides analysis and production aligned to TSA Priority Intelligence Requirements, Intelligence and Analysis (l&A) objectives and requirements, and emerging customer requests. Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues but allow considerable discretion to develop new and innovative approaches.
• Oversees and reviews production of multiple intelligence reports, products, presentations, and related materials of varying complexity on adversaries' cyber tactics and cyber threats to the transportation sector domestically and abroad. Enforces l&A and TSA policies requiring writing at the classification level appropriate for optimal dissemination of products for stakeholder and foreign partner release. Performs subject matter expert review of written intelligence reports or products for analytic quality, logical argumentation, clarity, accuracy, security classification markings, relevance to customer requirements, and adherence to TSA analytic methodologies and procedures. Often represents TSA as a senior technical point of contact for internal and external contacts, planning a lead role in drafting reports and contractual documents for external distribution.
• Collaborates with other senior intelligence analysts to develop analytic methodologies, standard operating procedures, priority intelligence requirements, production plans, and other guidance to ensure production is analytically sound, timely, and relevant to TSA operational components and private industry.
• Identifies new cyber trends and phenomena that pose a threat to the transportation sector that require innovative approaches to solve complex problems. Leverages Intelligence Community expertise to implement new analytic techniques to advance TSA's understanding of transportation cyber threats and provide value-added analyses to TSA operational components and private industry stakeholders. Provides information and assessments to inform leadership and customers on evolving and emerging cyber threats to transportation; and seeks feedback on developing requirements and refining objectives for continuous improvement of products and services.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on intelligence tradecraft, analytic production, traditional and advanced analytic techniques, data exploitation, and security classification procedures. Mentors and provides formal and informal training to analyst on tradecraft and analytical techniques.

Position Description # D0487000

This position is located in an Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF) or an Army Aviation Flight Activity (AAFA). The purpose of the position is to assist a higher grade mechanic in accomplishing maintenance and repair of both fixed and rotary wing aircraft.

Description of Duties:

(1) Accomplishes a variety of repairs on military aircraft. Repair work includes removing, cleaning, reinstalling or replacing defective parts, accessories and components such as worn gaskets, couplings, fittings, bad actuators, accumulators, and gauges, sections of corroded fuel and oil lines, worn cable pulleys, frayed sparkplug cables, and burned-out landing lights. Makes adjustments and settings such as cable tension, seat travel and other connections. Locates worn, dirty or poorly adjusted parts or components through visual check. Uses common hand tools such as pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers to complete repair work.

(2) Assists a higher-grade mechanic in completing more complicated and detailed repair work. This would include removing and installing engines, rotor heads, transmissions, etc. Assists in making adjustments to controls, cable riggings, rudder pedals, etc.

(3) Assists in performing functional checks and preventive maintenance on aircraft to include daily inspections, pre and post flight checks, fuel contamination checks, oil sampling, etc. Inspects for oil, fuel or hydraulic leaks, cut or broke lines, loose panels, etc. Services aircraft with oil, de-icing fluid, fuel, etc. Launches and recovers aircraft.

(4) May be required to perform such additional duties as firefighting, aircraft crash/rescue, snow removal, etc.

(5) Performs other duties as assigned.

• Performs automation studies and analyzes, develops, and implements a wide variety of IT programs which cover extensively interrelated supply functions and procedures.
• Analyzes problems to determine causes and coordinates special studies and investigation on material management functions.
• Performs analysis and assignments for evaluating, developing, and automating supply processes, systems, financial accounting, and manpower utilization.
• Develops, analyzes, evaluates, advises on, and improves a wide variety of supply task related work methods and procedures.
• Determines, evaluates, coordinates, and resolves management problems that are unique in scope and importance.
• Develops new techniques, methodology, and procedures including automation, revisions, and changes to existing plans to assure sustained efficiency in supply operations and recommends alternative solutions to correct deficiencies.
• Develops and maintain assorted types of metrics and gathers diversified information for data calls internally and externally.
• Designs and develops procedures, methods, techniques, and programs required to interface with supply, accounting, purchasing, Material Requisitioning (MRQT) and production material tracking systems.

• Exercises technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers.
• Plans the use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities, and materials based on workload projections on a weekly or monthly basis.
• Establishes deadlines, priorities, and work sequences, in accordance with general work schedules, methods, and policies established by higher-level supervisors.
• Determines the number and types of workers needed to accomplish specific projects.
• Assigns work to individual workers by verbal or written instructions.
• Monitors work in progress and inspects completed work to assure work order requirements.
• Sets performance standards for subordinates and makes formal appraisals of their work performance.
• Counsels employees and discusses informal complaints and grievances with workers and union representatives.
• Initiates disciplinary actions as needed.
• Maintains work reports and records.

The primary purpose of these positions is to perform Project Work related to historic and non-historic Park Trails and Structures repair, maintenance, renew, and restore. Performing these trails laboring duties will require moderately heavy physical effort requiring the use of common hand tools and power equipment and will involve any or all of the following duties:

• Operate vehicles (up to 10,000 pounds) to transport personnel, materials, or equipment.
• Operate heavy power equipment such as chainsaws, leaf blowers, brush cutters, brush chippers and all types of hand and light power tools.
• Perform trail work including maintenance/repair/rehab of bridges, tread surfaces, rock walls, drainage control, etc.
• Cut trees, performs heavy vegetation management and cleans erosion control structures on wilderness and non-wilderness trails using axe, chainsaws, crosscut saws, power weeders, loppers, brush cutters, picks, mcleods, etc.
• Hike 8-10 miles daily into the backcountry while carrying loaded packs and gear to perform trail maintenance and rehabilitation work.

As a TRAINING SPECIALIST (INSTRUCTOR) at the GS-1712-12 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Implement, evaluate, and coordinate command's education and evaluation programs.
• Conduct all aspects of designated course development from course inception through course execution, to include conceiving, developing, modifying, and sustaining existing courses and blocks of instruction.
• Lead discussions with JPSE senior leadership and Flag & General Officers, Senior Field Grade Officers and Senior Civilians to tailor education, training, and exercises to meet the expressed operational requirements for each supported Command.
• Lead planning, coordination, execution, and assessment of quarterly exercises that are conducted with mission partners at the Combatant Command or Combatant Command Component level.
• Formulate, modify, and deliver training plans and oral presentations; prepares related reports, background papers, responses to queries, and justifications; and prepares/presents associated high-level briefings.

• Performs a variety of procurement control duties involving supplies, transfers, equipment accountability, and other general office duties in various departments of the commissary (meat, grocer, produce, warehouse, front-end, and cash office)
• Responsible for accountability and control, procurement, issue, and disposition of supplies and equipment such as cash registers, meat slicers/grinders, refrigerators, forklifts, and other general equipment.
• Maintains the property accounting register relating to supplies and equipment.
• Assists management with cyclic accountable inventories.
• Ensures items of urgent demand or critical nature meet regulatory guidelines for procurement.
• Maintains adequate stock and keeps shelves neat and orderly.

This Supervisory Program Specialist position is located Enterprise Support, Acquisition Program Management, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Establish and implement organizational performance metrics in accordance with TSA's and Program Office's mission, vision, goals, and strategic objectives. Reports and assesses compliance with strategic objectives and program performance metrics to the AA/DAA recommending areas for improvement.
• Exercise broad management responsibilities in the evaluation, design, and development of office human capital functions in such areas as position classification, recruiting and staffing, career development, performance management, incentive awards, employee retention, pay and leave administration, training management and employee relations.
• Manage and provides expert advice and guidance on a wide-ranging financial management program to include budget formulation, presentation, and execution functions; travel management; and government purchase card program.
• Oversee a comprehensive acquisition strategy program to include developing, executing, and managing contracts, including contractor performance. Assessing the effectiveness of acquisitions strategies, operations, and processes and providing recommendations to the AA and management regarding acquisition issues, policies, procedures, and programs.
• Coordinate the review and preparation of correspondence internally as well as externally to TSA senior executive management, DHS, members of Congress, the general public, Program Office stakeholders, and employees regarding Program Office programs.
• Exercise a full range of supervisory and personnel management authorities and responsibilities in directing work of subordinate staff.

As an Aircraft Maintenance Manager (Title 32), GS-1601-12, you will perform the below duties:

1. Directs unit's overall efforts to ensure readiness of assigned aircraft, personnel, and equipment to meet wartime, day-to-day mission requirements, and any State Active Duty to support State Emergencies. Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the organization to direct flying operations. Establishes, reviews, and/or revises policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design for the assigned staff, as necessary to eliminate work problems or barriers to mission accomplishment. Directs all functions to provide mission generation support by executing on-equipment activities to produce properly configured, mission ready weapon systems to meet contingency and training mission requirements for both operations and maintenance personnel. Ensures standardized procedures and organizations among Aircraft Maintenance Units (AMUs). Constantly exercises conflict-resolution skills to de-conflict flying schedule priorities supporting wing mission requirements, Operations and Maintenance Training requirements, and real-world Air Tasking Order (ATO) commitments. This also involves fluctuating deadlines, supporting multiple AMUs at dispersed locations, and work occurring on 2 or more shifts. Incumbent is also expected to make critical decisions involving fleet Urgent and Immediate action Time-Compliance Technical Order aircraft modifications as they affect the flying schedule. Provides critical input to Maintenance Standardization and Evaluation Program (MSEP) evaluation process to ensure quality of daily on-equipment maintenance activities.
2. Through subordinate functional supervisors, directs and supervises staff and production functions affecting very complex high performance aircraft with a wide variety of high cost, sophisticated systems, controlling approximately two thirds of base dollars. Directs a group work force of skilled technicians and traditional guard members, including a variety of staff, administrative, and trades and crafts occupations operating 24/7 with at least 2 or more shifts.
3. Develops and constantly provides feedback on operational plans to NGB POCs and the Joint Staff. Conducts operational planning to provide for an adaptable, agile force able to respond to dynamic contingency and non-contingency worldwide events based on the assigned aircraft and mission sets. Collaborates with the Group Commander and the HRO on major organization changes and changes based on manpower documents. May serve as a key team member in the strategic planning process at the state and national level.
4. Coordinates with appropriate groups in the wing to ensure an integrated approach to action solutions of problems relating to fleet health, availability of aircraft, and the ability to conduct the military mission. Assesses the impact of the flying schedule and schedule changes program to ensure that aircraft requirements and configurations can be met. Plans, implements, and coordinates multiple complex and often competing mission requirements and commitments involving Expeditionary Combat Support (ECS) and aviation packages which may require the activation and deployment of an adaptable, agile force able to respond to dynamic worldwide events. Ensures the unit retains the capability for the simultaneous execution of home station maintenance and training.
5. Plans, implements, and executes contingency operations which may require the activation and deployment of aircraft, personnel, and equipment able to respond to dynamic worldwide events. Participates in decision making impacting aircraft availability, configuration, and capability to support these operations. Plans for force protection, resource protection and recovery of battle damaged aircraft. Manages and dispatches Maintenance Recovery Teams (MRT) as necessary, anywhere in the world to recover disabled aircraft. Ensures planned generation/regeneration of aircraft meets ATO guidance in coordination with the Operations Group.
6. Maintains surveillance and ensures effective operation of the maintenance program. Makes periodic and comprehensive assessment of program through a review of performance indicators, productivity goals and accomplishments, deficiency reports, audit findings, etc. Identifies existing or potential productivity problems and discusses with subordinate supervisors. Ensures that corrective actions or improvement plans are implemented to resolve problems. Validates maintenance program methods, procedures and policies to ensure that the subordinate supervisors have the flexibility needed to meet the program goals and objectives. Evaluates, through a trends analysis program, the activities of the aircraft maintenance programs to ensure resolution and prevent reoccurrence of problems, and that self-inspection requirements are in accordance with established policies and prescribed directives.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.