Focus: Identity Management & Biometrics, focusing on Identity Verification and Digital Identity-Leading studies and analyses to determine engineering approaches for future aviation security systems programs and to resolve technical problems in current programs.-Managing requirements documentation, including coordination with internal and external stakeholders, for requirements development and product acquisition. Communicating engineering and technical concepts clearly to ensure… Show more Focus: Identity Management & Biometrics, focusing on Identity Verification and Digital Identity-Leading studies and analyses to determine engineering approaches for future aviation security systems programs and to resolve technical problems in current programs.-Managing requirements documentation, including coordination with internal and external stakeholders, for requirements development and product acquisition. Communicating engineering and technical concepts clearly to ensure effective collaborations across technical and program teams.-Leading engineering programs and projects effectively, managing program costs, schedule and deliverables according to approved program plans.-Providing assessments while addressing engineering problems through the application of advanced systems and engineering concepts, principles, methods, and techniques. Seeks innovative solutions, identifying advanced capabilities, and advises senior management on courses of action.-Managing the implementation of technical and policy initiatives to transition transportation security equipment to a fully integrated and innovative environment.-Applying engineering practices and techniques to conduct studies applicable to systems engineering lifecycle, including system design characteristics, operational testing, modeling and simulation;Implementing strategies to assess security system operations, effectiveness, suitability and providing recommendations;-Applying analytical and evaluative methods to conduct assessments, identify and report findings that require new or revised policy guidelines and address security applications. Show less

-Provides project management expertise to one or more innovation lane projects.Manage work scope; budget formulation and execution; cost schedule, performance, and risk; acquisition; test and evaluation; program and project integration; and track and manage risk.-Reviews internal processes to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, transparency, and accountability.-Serves as the focal point within OSC to organize, plan, schedule, implement, control, analyze, and report on all… Show more -Provides project management expertise to one or more innovation lane projects.Manage work scope; budget formulation and execution; cost schedule, performance, and risk; acquisition; test and evaluation; program and project integration; and track and manage risk.-Reviews internal processes to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, transparency, and accountability.-Serves as the focal point within OSC to organize, plan, schedule, implement, control, analyze, and report on all assigned project elements and to identify the resources and authority necessary to ensure efficient and timely project execution.-Serves as the primary contact through which communications, work assignments, and technical directions flow between OSC and program stakeholders for assigned projects.-Coordinates the management of multiple, related business projects directed toward strategic OSC objectives.-Ensures that requests for funding and allocation of funding and resources are appropriate to meet project outcomes.-Manages the continuous alignment of project scope with strategic business objectives and making recommendations to modify the project to enhance operational effectiveness.-Manages the application of project performance metrics and periodically reporting project status to Program, TSA, and OSC senior management.-Builds credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with stakeholders at multiple levels, including those external to the division.-Represents TSA as a technical point of contact on innovation lane projects, programs, and other work activities. Present briefings to internal and external audiences to secure understanding on or obtain consensus/approval of innovation strategy.-Conducts analyses of OSC correspondence for reports to OSC and TSA Senior Leadership.Prepare OSC responses to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Taskers, Reports to Congress, and Questions for the Record (QFRs). Show less

Portfolio Manager for the Layered Security Portfolio in the Office of Security Capabilities.

-Provides engineering and technical expertise to all Layered Security Portfolio passenger screening projects throughout their project and system lifecycle using advanced engineering methods, theories, concepts, and standards. -Develops and manages the requirements development process/technical acquisition documentation (Acquisition Directive 102 format) including Analysis of Alternatives, Concept of Operations, Operational Requirements Documents, and Functional Requirements Documents… Show more -Provides engineering and technical expertise to all Layered Security Portfolio passenger screening projects throughout their project and system lifecycle using advanced engineering methods, theories, concepts, and standards. -Develops and manages the requirements development process/technical acquisition documentation (Acquisition Directive 102 format) including Analysis of Alternatives, Concept of Operations, Operational Requirements Documents, and Functional Requirements Documents, generated with detailed rationale from field evaluations while taking into account system growth paths and deployment options.-Leads working groups and interfacing with internal/external stakeholders, (e.g., the Office of Security Operations (OSO), the Office of Information Technology (OIT), the DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), the Office of Chief Risk Officer (OCRO), the Office of Security Capabilities (OSC), airports, industry associations, vendors, and contractors) to define and discuss technical, operational, and functional requirements for current and next generation systems.-Continuously conducts proof of concepts, improvement activities, and special studies to evaluate effectiveness and suitability trends in Transportation Security Equipment (TSE). Based upon results, system improvements, new capabilities, and design updates are completed through requirement updates or through changes in practices, policies, or operating procedures.-Evaluates TSE Change Requests using technical expertise.-Plans, designs, and completes market research analysis for technology procurement.-Evaluates proposals for transportation security equipment. Show less

-Developed assays to measure antibodies in newborns to screen for congenital infections and other disorders-Used a specialized flow cytometer (Luminex) to measure the amount of antibodies bound to microbeads-Developed and programmed macros for processing scientific data resulting in 18,000% increase in efficiency per test run-Completed lab duties such as blood spotting, bloodspot card numbering, and bloodspot packing