Transportation Security Growth Lead

Hagerty Consulting, Inc. (Hagerty) is the nation's leading emergency management and homeland security consulting firm. Known for its public spirit, innovative thinking, problem-solving, and exceptional people, Hagerty is sought after to work on some of the largest and most complex crisis and emergency management issues. We serve our clients across the nation to enhance their preparedness programs; create more resilient and sustainable communities; provide innovative solutions to enhance their response; and obtain and manage grants and loans to support their recovery.

The Transportation Security Growth Lead will serve as a strategic leader and subject matter expert responsible for expanding Hagerty’s footprint in the transportation market. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of the transportation security landscape—including federal policy, public and private sector operations, and regulatory frameworks—along with established relationships across the sector. This role is equal parts strategic growth and technical delivery. To accomplish this, the ideal candidate will have industry-specific knowledge of relevant regulations and certifications, including TSA, FAA, FRA, MARAD, USCG, and international security standards.

Responsibilities for the Transportation Security Growth Lead Include:

• Identify and pursue strategic opportunities to expand the transportation portfolio, including through existing client relationships, engaging potential partners, and building market presence.
• Develop and implement a vision and strategy for transportation sector growth aligned with the firm's core capabilities and evolving client needs.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to internal stakeholders on emerging trends, priority markets, and business development targets in transportation security.
• Represent Hagerty in relevant professional associations, conferences, and industry events to promote brand visibility and cultivate client relationships.
• Drive business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, expanding relationships with existing clients, and promoting Hagerty’s services to meet evolving client needs.
• Develop transportation security risk assessments to analyze vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to airports, seaports, rail systems, and intermodal hubs.
• Design and implement security, emergency response, and continuity plans aligned with federal, state, and international regulations.
• Conduct capability assessments to support transportation security grant applications, including Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) and Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) funding.
• Lead the development and facilitation of tabletop exercises (TTXs), functional exercises (FEs), and full-scale exercises (FSEs) focused on transportation security threats, including active threats, cyber risks, no notice events (e.g., train derailments, downed aircraft), natural disasters, and hazardous materials incidents.
• Lead the development of training curricula for transportation and emergency management professionals on emerging threats and incident management.
• Draft After-Action Reports (AARs) and improvement plans based on real-world incidents and exercises.
• Provide subject matter expertise on transportation security regulations, risk mitigation strategies, and industry best practices.
• Serve as a project manager on engagements of varying size through managing project scope, managing a team of support personnel, tracking budgets, controlling project risks, maintaining project quality, and leading project communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Facilitate/lead meetings and drive project engagements, ensuring effective collaboration, clear communication, and successful project outcomes.

Qualifications for the Transportation Security Growth Lead Include:

• Proven track record of building relationships with stakeholders in the transportation sector, including public sector agencies, authorities, and private operators.
• Strategic thinker with experience crafting and executing growth strategies in complex markets, including proposal development and account growth.
• 7+ years of experience in transportation security, emergency preparedness, or regulatory compliance, with a focus on aviation, maritime, or rail.
• Direct experience developing assessments, security plans, training programs, exercises, and AARs for transportation clients.
• Strong understanding of TSA, FAA, FTA, FRA, MARAD, USCG, and international transportation security regulations and policies.
• Knowledge of Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) principles.
• Experience working with public and private sector transportation entities, such as airports, ports, rail operators, and federal/state transportation agencies.
• Ability to travel as needed for client site visits, trainings, and exercises.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and develop new markets and drive sales growth. Ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities to drive revenue growth.
• Maintain awareness of federal transportation security policies, best practices, and emerging threats to inform client recommendations.

Compensation for the Transportation Security Growth Lead Includes:

• Salary range of $85,000 - $125,000. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and training, licensure and certifications, internal equity, location, travel requirements, and other business and organizational needs.
• Comprehensive benefits program, including health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for health and transit/parking, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid time off, holidays, sick leave, and more.

Hagerty Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity/national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status, characteristic or condition protected by local, state, or federal law. We promote equal opportunity in all our employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.