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Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is a federal agency tasked with safeguarding the nation’s aviation system. In the tech arena, TSA drives innovation through advanced cybersecurity, data analytics, and secure software development to protect travel infrastructure.

TSA’s tech hiring focuses on roles such as Cybersecurity Analysts, Data Scientists, Software Engineers, IT Infrastructure Specialists, and Network Security Engineers. Candidates can expect a structured onboarding process, mandatory security clearances, comprehensive training programs, and competitive benefits that support long‑term career growth.

Job Transparency’s TSA listings provide clear, up‑to‑date salary ranges and employee sentiment ratings, enabling job seekers to benchmark compensation, assess workplace culture, and make informed application decisions.

LEAD MEDICAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: Leavenworth, Kansas Leavenworth, Kansas

Posted Dec 21, 2024

The text describes a job opening for a Lead Medical Support Assistant at the VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System's Leavenworth Campus. The role involves answering questions for lower-graded staff, monitoring work assignments, resolving daily issues, and maintaining efficient workflow. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen, proficient in English, and may need to undergo a background check and vaccination requirements. The position requires experience or education equivalent to a GS-06 level, with specialized experience needed for the GS-07 grade. Preferred qualifications include leadership, previous Medical Support Assistant experience, and data tracking experience.

Budget Analyst

Company: Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection

Location: Ashburn, Virginia Ashburn, Virginia

Posted Dec 21, 2024

This job posting is for a position with the Department of Homeland Security, specifically U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Office of Information and Technology, located in Ashburn, VA. The role requires U.S. citizenship, registration for Selective Service (for males born after 12/31/1959), and primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years. Applicants must pass a background investigation and adhere to the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan. The position is a bargaining unit covered position, represented by the National Treasury Employees Union. Qualifications include one year of specialized experience in financial and budgetary analysis, and assistance in interpreting program changes. The application process involves an online assessment with a cut score, and all new federal employees must complete a one-year probationary period.

Social Worker-General Caregiver Support Program Coordinator

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: Anchorage, Alaska Anchorage, Alaska

Posted Dec 21, 2024

This job opportunity offers a comprehensive benefits package, including eligibility for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. The role requires U.S. citizenship, English proficiency, and various qualifications such as a master's degree in social work and a valid driver's license. The position involves administrative responsibilities for a clinical program, including policy writing, staff supervision, and program evaluation. The role is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for VHA health care personnel.

Nuclear Materials Courier

Company: Department of Energy - National Nuclear Security Administration

Location: Oak Ridge, Tennessee Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Posted Dec 21, 2024

This Delegated Examining (DEU) Announcement is for recruiting new Nuclear Materials Courier (NMC) positions for future Candidate Training Academies. The role involves protecting life and property, performing high-risk, armed, tactical/security operations, and requires a valid State motor vehicle operator's license, a satisfactory driving record, and a Commercial Driver's License (Class A). Other requirements include passing various physical, medical, and psychological evaluations, obtaining a Q security clearance, and being able to carry a firearm. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and is open to veterans and persons with disabilities.

Physician (Cardiologist Heart Failure)

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: West Roxbury, Massachusetts West Roxbury, Massachusetts

Posted Dec 21, 2024

This job posting details a position eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), offering reimbursement for student loan payments. The role requires U.S. citizenship, a medical degree, and a full, unrestricted license to practice medicine. Additional qualifications include proficiency in English, completion of residency training, and certification in cardiovascular diseases and advanced heart failure. The position involves teaching residents and fellows, and may include research. Vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Customer Service Specialist (Bilingual)

Company: Department of Homeland Security - Federal Emergency Management Agency

Location: Denton, Texas Denton, Texas

Posted Dec 21, 2024

The job posting is for a Customer Service Specialist (Bilingual) position at the IC-09 level, requiring one year of specialized experience or equivalent education. The role demands high organization, proactivity, and self-motivation. Proficiency in English and Spanish is essential. The position involves identifying customer problems, developing service surveys, and possibly requires federal background checks, selective service registration, and deployment readiness.

Physician - Inpatient Psychiatrist

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: East Orange, New Jersey East Orange, New Jersey

Posted Dec 21, 2024

This job opportunity offers a student loan payment reimbursement program, known as the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), with a maximum award of $200,000 over one to five years. The position requires U.S. citizenship, a full medical license, and completion of residency training. Proficiency in English is mandatory. Preferred candidates should be ABIM Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry. The role is in the Excepted Service and does not offer competitive status. Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for VHA health care personnel.

Physician - Pain Management

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan

Posted Dec 21, 2024

The Ann Arbor VA Healthcare System is recruiting a full-time pain management physician for the Anesthesiology and Perioperative Care Service. The role involves providing inpatient and outpatient pain care, including specialized acute pain care for surgical and non-surgical inpatients, and comprehensive outpatient pain management in a multidisciplinary and interventional pain clinic.

Nurse Practitioner-Pain

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan

Posted Dec 21, 2024

The LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center is hiring a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner (NP) for the Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Management Service. The NP will provide comprehensive outpatient pain management in a multidisciplinary and interventional pain clinic. Requirements include U.S. citizenship, English proficiency, Selective Service registration for males, passing a background check, and various certifications. Preferred experience in Pain Management. Physical demands include visual acuity, hearing, speech, manual dexterity, and potential for long periods of standing, walking, and patient transfers.

Time and Leave Clerk (OA)

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: Brockton, Massachusetts Brockton, Massachusetts

Posted Dec 21, 2024

This job posting is for a position in Nursing Service at the VA Boston Healthcare System in Brockton, MA. The role requires U.S. citizenship, Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959, and completion of a probationary period. A background/security investigation is required. The position necessitates typing proficiency of 40 words per minute and either one year of specialized experience, a relevant degree, or a combination of both. Key competencies include Perceptual Speed, Self-Management, Compensation, and Communication. The role involves long periods of sitting with some walking, standing, bending, and light item carrying. Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for selected candidates. A comprehensive benefits package is offered to federal employees.

Maintenance Mechanic

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: McClellan, California McClellan, California

Posted Dec 21, 2024

The Maintenance Mechanic position involves performing a variety of maintenance, repair, and modification tasks at a journeyman level. The role requires diverse skills including operating and maintaining high-pressure piping systems, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, heating units, plumbing, and carpentry work. U.S. citizenship is required, and applicants must undergo a background check and potential drug testing. No specific education requirement exists, but extensive experience in maintenance mechanics is necessary. The position may offer telework opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Registered Nurse - CCL/EP/IR - Nurse Manager

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: Iowa City, Iowa Iowa City, Iowa

Posted Dec 21, 2024

The Iowa City VA Health Care System (ICVAHCS) is currently recruiting for a Full-Time Registered Nurse - Cardiac Catheterization, Electrophysiology and Interventional Radiology (CCL/EP/IR) - Nurse Manager position. The role requires U.S. citizenship, passing a pre-employment physical examination, and participation in vaccination programs. Qualifications include graduation from an approved nursing program, current nursing registration, and meeting specific grade determinations based on experience and education. The position offers comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, and career growth opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at TSA?
Working at TSA offers a mission‑driven environment where technology meets national security. Employees collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, engage in continuous learning, and receive benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave. The agency values diversity, offers structured career paths, and provides opportunities to contribute directly to public safety.
What types of positions are available at TSA?
TSA hires for a spectrum of tech roles: Cybersecurity Specialists, Software Developers, Data Analysts, Network Engineers, Cloud Infrastructure Engineers, and IT Support professionals. Positions range from entry‑level analyst roles to senior architect and program management positions, all requiring varying degrees of security clearance.
How can I stand out as an applicant for TSA tech roles?
To differentiate yourself, highlight experience with secure software development, data encryption, or compliance frameworks like NIST or ISO 27001. Demonstrate problem‑solving skills through real projects, obtain relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified Security), and showcase a commitment to continuous learning. Prepare for TSA’s structured interview process by researching security protocols and practicing scenario‑based questions related to threat mitigation.

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