This Assistant Federal Security Director - Generalist position is located at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). If selected, you will be responsible for supporting the Federal Security Director (FSD) by providing day to day direction for airport security and operations at airports with multiple checkpoints and a workforce. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Providing support in the following areas: tactical planning, execution and operating management for coordinated security services.
• Participating in briefings concerning sensitive security information.
• Serving as a Principal Advisor to the Federal Security Director (FSD) on all matters concerning operational support.
• Developing, planning, coordinating and managing support operations that include customer service/stakeholder programs, training and engineering services.
• Conferring with FSD and/or appropriate staff personnel to outline work plans, to provide technical advice to resolve problems, to review status reports and to modify schedules in order to meet workload fluctuations.
• Organizing and implementing the Federal Security Crisis Management Response Plan.
• Implementing performance and enhancement of security and screening standards for airport employees and passengers, oversight of passenger, baggage and air cargo security screening, airport security risk assessments, security technology implementation and maintenance within established guidelines; crisis management, data and communications network protection and recovery as it impacts on Federal security responsibilities, employee security awareness training; and coordination of applicable Federal, state and local emergency services and law enforcement.
• Assisting with providing guidance in monitoring and evaluating existing security operations and related programs and in developing and implementing innovative approaches for long term improvements.
• Making major recommendations concerning significant internal and external program policy issues affecting the overall operation of the airport.
• Interfacing with individuals from Headquarters and other airport operations to assure effective program management.

• Supervise the H2F Human Performance Team.
• Provide education and trainings to various groups regarding human performance and H2F programs.
• Monitor the program's effectiveness and provide training and technical support to develop, manage, and implement an effective human performance program.
• Conduct group and individual human performance consultations and oversight to include cardiovascular, strength, power, agility, flexibility, nutrition, and cognitive performance.
• Conduct research and analysis on human performance.
• Manage resources, contracting, budget, procurement, facilities, and equipment.
• Analyze emerging mission requirements and conduct short- and long-term planning.
• Serve as the program coordinator for the Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) program, which includes kinesiology, dietetics and nutrition, physical therapy, occupational therapy, cognitive performance, and strength and conditioning.
• Evaluate, analyze, research, and implement program policies, guidance, and standard operating procedures.

As a result of business growth across the USA, Turner & Townsend are inviting experienced Director level estimating professionals to consider relocating to the US, joining our teams supporting diverse construction projects and programs across the country.

Who are you?

You are an experienced Infrastructure Director of Estimating with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressive experience looking for the next step or are currently undertaking a similar role in a similar environment.

• Lead cost management team and ensure the delivery on all of accountabilities.
• Liaison with client and other consultants at all projects stages.
• Develop cost estimates from drawings and specifications.
• Meet and negotiate costs with Contractors.
• Use the appropriate estimating tool (client tools, customized estimating spreadsheets, industry estimating software, benchmarking, etc.).
• Produce monthly post contract cost reports and present to client.
• Provide input into value engineering; negotiate and approve final accounts.
• Identify improvements for cost management procedures, templates, and products, and refer ideas to appropriate line manager.
• Perform all aspects of estimating, analysis and verification of contractor costs.
• Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects, and ensure timely and accurate cost checking, and valuation process.
• Develop life cycle, maintenance, and operating costs.
• Assist in the development of historical pricing database.
• Assist in the development of cost estimating guidelines for various programs.
• Be a Team Player – support the team, be flexible and maintain a positive attitude.

Role and Responsibilities

Director, Learning Experience - Business & Helicopter Aviation Training, Global

- Do you have management experience working for an FAA Air Carrier (14CFR Part 135)? 

- Are you passionate about customer delivery and methods to continuously improve?

CAE seeks a creative Leader to join our civil Business & Helicopter Aviation Training group as a global people leader.

• This global leadership role is responsible for several elements of continuous improvement in business and helicopter aviation which impact the Customer training experience.

• These elements include, but are not limited to Air Carrier onboarding and management, Instructor/Examiner operational qualification support, Customer end-to-end training solutions and CAE product advocation for business aviation.  

• The Leader will cultivate internal and external relationships with Operations, Customer Experience Teams, Civil Digital Teams, Marketing and Communications Teams.

• This Team will support Customer end-to-end technical training solutions navigating regulator and Operator challenges globally.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Management of Air Carrier training process including onboarding and ongoing management of the Customer operational regulatory requirements including end-to-end Customer solutions.

• Operate with a high-degree of autonomy supporting business development, Customer sales initiatives, operations and product to drive CAE’s high-tech company culture.

• Perpetual assessment of business interests to optimize, enhance the experience and support our Customers with complimentary digital solutions to CAE corporate strategy.

• Support Operations Team and collective objectives and key results (OKR’s) driving a complimentary strategy, supporting as needed.

• Support various projects which support implementation/adoption, evolution and objectives of the business.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Highly desirable to hold or have held an ICAO ATPL certificate.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualifications.

• Experience working with an Air Carrier – airline or charter company in a capacity more than a Pilot, preferably in Management.

• Familiarity in aviation, particularly business aviation to compliment change management activities.

• Preferred experience in multiple Civil aviation disciplines (Civil) and recent operational experience desired.

• Effective communicator and highly proficient with MS Office suite and modern business-enabling tools.

• Experience as a People Manager, leading a global and diverse Team managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Maintain corporate governance and regional communication to the satisfaction of CAE internal stakeholders.

• Support strategic sales initiatives being Customer-facing representing the Company in a positive regard.

• There is a preference for the incumbent to live within commutable distance to one of CAE’s Civil Training Centers (Dallas, Tx, Las Vegas, NV, Savannah, GA, Whippany, NJ, Orlando, FL or Montreal, Canada).

Skills and Experience:

• Effective communicator and highly proficient with MS Office suite and modern business-enabling tools.

• Experience as a People Manager, leading a global and diverse Team managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Maintain corporate governance and regional communication to the satisfaction of CAE internal stakeholders.

• Support strategic sales initiatives being Customer-facing representing the Company in a positive regard.

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CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. With no exception.

As captured in our overarching value "One CAE", we’re proud to work as one passionate, boundaryless and inclusive team.

At CAE, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity or age.

Job Description Summary

Job Description

We are the makers of possible

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

Our vision for the Director, Public Relations at BD

The Director, Public Relations is a key member of the public relations and reputation management team, with primary responsibility for creating and implementing proactive communication strategies for high-impact or high-risk matters. This role will report to the Vice President of Public Relations and partner with senior leaders across communications and the business to develop and execute communication strategies, plans and materials to complement business objectives; improve customer, patient and consumer awareness and understanding of BD; drive the company’s relationships with and coverage in the media and protect the company’s reputation in crisis situations. This individual takes an active leadership role on issues management across the company, including recalls, litigation and other sensitive matters. 

The role also provides guidance and expertise to the business unit communicators across the BD Medical and BD Interventional segments for any high-risk or high-impact matters, particularly media relations and issues management. The role serves as a collaborative partner to six business units to identify and execute strategic communication initiatives in support of the BD purpose to advance the world of health.

The role will align with senior leadership, including business unit and segment presidents and key functional leaders, on how to best amplify and prioritize announcements and key milestones based on the current pulse of the media.

In addition, this role will require positioning complex clinical applications and/or advancements within current and future industry trends frequently covered by the media. 

Scope of Responsibility 

• Develop, manage and successfully implement comprehensive communication plans that support high-risk, high-impact matters such as mergers and acquisitions, major product launches, facility expansions, product recalls, litigation and other highly sensitive projects.

• Act as the chief lieutenant to the Vice President of Public Relations in response to crisis management issues and managing the media.

• Serve as a company spokesperson across a multitude of media outlets and other external stakeholders.

• Build proactive and reactive communication strategies that align with BD business objectives, marketing strategies and overarching company priorities to ensure positive perceptions of the company and supporting BD’s overall reputation.

• Act as primary communication counselor to segment  presidents and business leaders and advise on communication strategy for internal and external audiences.

• Develop and execute on strategic tactics that align with and complement other functions and overall BD corporate priorities, including public policy and investor relations efforts.

• Position BD experts as industry thought leaders.

• Maintain policies and procedures for communication material development, as well as build and maintain positive, effective relationships with internal business/product teams, external media contacts and public relations agencies.

• Manage and implement internal and external special events; providing and updating information for internet/intranet sites to educate internal audiences, customers, third parties and media.

• Actively manage agencies and consultants that support BD communication initiatives.

• Prepare internal stakeholders with media coaching and cohesive messaging in advance of media interviews, publicly attended/viewed forums and/or employee events.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Journalism, Public Relations or Communications.

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in communications, with at least five years of media relations and crisis communications experience.

• Proven ability to effectively communicate with an emphasis on message development with excellent writing and editing skills.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with a publicly traded corporation is a plus.

• Expertise in AP Style writing highly preferred.

• Experience in medical or scientific writing is a plus.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Strategic thinker with ability to assess situation(s) and counsel on best strategies to garner positive outcomes with measurable results.

• Proven ability to effectively communicate with an emphasis on message development, with excellent writing and editing skills.

• Demonstrate creative thinking and a proactive planning and execution of communication initiatives – taking into consideration all internal and external corporate channels.

• Proven ability to think independently and make sound decisions and recommendations regarding communication programs/issues/crisis communication.

• Demonstrate ability to effectively handle multiple activities and respond to changing priorities with good judgment.

• Critical attention to detail.

• Time management skills and proven track record of handling multiple deadlines.

• Experience in drafting content, managing and convening editorial calendars and a solid understanding of social media.

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher), Adobe, PR Newswire, Media Monitoring Services, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time. And through the organization’s investment in BD University, you will continually level up your tech skills and expertise.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

We are the makers of possible!  

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

The Director, Product Security – Life Sciences serves as the leader responsible for BD’s product security posture within the Life Sciences Business Units – Integrated Diagnostic Solutions & BD Biosciences. Reporting to the VP, R&D, Product Security, this individual will help the PSO provide guidance to successfully deliver best-in-class secure products, consistent with global regulatory requirements over the lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with all levels and geographies within BD Life Sciences organization, including senior executives, to advance the product security strategy and objectives within the portfolio.

• Ensure adoption of product security framework activities, consistent with applicable global regulations and laws
• Champion strategic initiatives such as leveraging innovative product security processes & technologies or end of support for legacy platforms - in partnership with other cross functional teams
• Engaging BD leadership, customers, federal and international agencies when issues occur as well as speaking in public forums
• Serve as internal security consultant to the organization. Articulate high-level risks and mitigation plans to Senior Management
• Contribute to the strategy and provide guidance on product security matters including architectures, threat models, risk assessments, integration, disaster recovery and maturity assessment
• Oversee delivery of all required product security quality and regulatory documentation associated with product launches in Life Sciences.
• Provide leadership and guidance to BU Product Security Officers in the Life Sciences Segment on critical Product Security issues, tactical alignment, and strategic initiatives
• Provide expertise and management of BU implementation and remediation programs, new product development security solutions, process development, and capability maturity
• Responsible for aligning the Life Sciences Segment around common benchmarks and goals for BD’s enterprise - wide Product Security posture, assessing progress towards these goals while driving improvement
• Accountable for developing BU Product Security Officers leadership skills and influencing BU cross- functional leadership teams to communicate and prepare their organizations for changes in worldwide regulations and standards for Product Security in Medical Devices
• Leadership and development of BU Product Security Officer’s skills in program management, cross functional collaboration, technical and business acumen with their BU leadership teams

Qualifications:

• Minimum of ten (10) years professional business experience, three (3) years leading teams and people, and three (3) years in a Product Security and/or Application Development Security function in a regulated environment
• Experience with connected products, software development lifecycle, security automation, risk mitigation strategies, incident response, and supply chain security are preferred
• Strong understanding of a wide variety of cybersecurity attacks, threats, threat analysis, ethical hacking and system auditing coupled with experience with incident management
• Experience navigating and executing product cybersecurity requirements with 510(k) and PMA- regulated products
• Able to align and connect business strategies with technology solutions that will mitigate risk. Excellent presentation and communication skills including engaging with and presenting to senior leadership team. Strong collaboration skills to include conflict resolution
• Ability to communicate complex technical challenges in a non-technical and simplified manner to business audience

Education:

• Undergraduate degree in cybersecurity, computer science, software engineering or/and technical engineering or scientific field is required, advanced business or technical degree preferred
• Certifications such as CCNA, CCIE, CISSP, CISM, GIAC, MCSE, CCSP or equivalent, CEH are preferred

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.   

Why Join Us? 

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.  

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.   

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers 

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status. 

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At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture.  We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

Salary ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and actual work location. Salary ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

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