Leadership and Organization

Administrator

David P. Pekoske

The Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration is responsible for a workforce of approximately 60,000 employees charged with protecting U.S. transportation systems and the traveling public. The Administrator assesses intelligence and threats related to transportation security. Under the direction of the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, the Administrator exercises authority, direction and control over the Transportation Security Administration.

Acting Deputy Administrator

Patricia F.S. Cogswell

The Deputy Administrator is delegated full power and authority to act for the Administrator and exercises authorities related to transportation security as the Administrator considers appropriate, to the extent authorized by law.

Chief of Staff

Ha Nguyen McNeill

The Chief of Staff serves as a liaison to administration, department and component officials, and provides strategic counsel on matters related to public and legislative affairs, policy matters and planning issues.

Executive Assistant Administrators

Enterprise Support

Enterprise Support is responsible for implementing processes that strengthen support services by a unified approach to human resources, acquisition and procurement, training, logistics, and other critical mission support functions.

Executive Assistant Administrator Kim Walton

Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service

Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service deploys federal air marshals on U.S. aircraft world-wide; conducts protection, response, detection and assessment activities in airports and other transportation systems.

Executive Assistant Administrator David Kohl

Operations Support

Operations Support is responsible for providing executive and technical direction for the various operational components in TSA.

Executive Assistant Administrator Stacey Fitzmaurice

Security Operations

Security Operations provides risk-based, adaptive security that includes airport checkpoint and baggage screening operations, regulatory compliance, cargo inspections and other specialized programs designed to secure transportation.

Executive Assistant Administrator Darby LaJoye

Assistant Administrators

Acquisition Program Management

Acquisition Program Management is responsible for building TSA’s capabilities by managing the acquisition, testing, deployment and sustainment of security technology and other acquisition programs.

Assistant Administrator Latetia Henderson

Chief Counsel

Chief Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice and services across TSA.

Chief Counsel Francine Kerner

Civil Rights and Liberties, Ombudsman and Traveler Engagement

Civil Rights and Liberties, Ombudsman and Traveler Engagement is responsible for ensuring that TSA employees and the traveling public are treated in a fair and lawful manner.

Assistant Administrator Christine Griggs

Contracting and Procurement

Contracting and Procurement is responsible for acquiring TSA’s capabilities by negotiating and awarding contracts and other procurement vehicles.

Assistant Administrator Katrina Brisbon

Finance and Administration

Finance and Administration is responsible for financial, budgetary, and administrative activities that support the mission of TSA.

Assistant Administrator Pat Rose Jr.

Global Strategies

Global Strategies (GS) mission is to identify, analyze, and mitigate risk. GS assesses vulnerabilities at international locations to determine risk, evaluates risk impacts to determine mitigation activities and executes mitigation activities to reduce those risks to the United States. When a new threat or vulnerability emerges, GS coordinates with foreign governments, airlines and international organizations to implement responses that will effectively mitigate the likelihood of a successful attack.

Assistant Administrator Paul Fujimura

Human Capital

Human Capital provides strategic, sustainable, and comprehensive programs and services that attract, build and inspire a talented workforce through positive customer engagements.

Assistant Administrator Karen Shelton Waters

Information Technology

Information Technology enables global transportation security by providing information technologies and services.

Assistant Administrator Russell Roberts

Inspection

Inspection ensures the integrity, efficiency and effectiveness of TSA's workforce, operations and programs through objective audits, covert testing, inspections and criminal investigations.

Assistant Administrator Scott Mulligan

Intelligence and Analysis

Intelligence and Analysis aims to prevent a terrorist attack against the nation's transportation systems by providing security and intelligence professionals with timely information.

Assistant Administrator Thomas Bush

Legislative Affairs

Legislative Affairs is responsible for developing and implementing strategies within the agency to achieve congressional approval or authorization of the agency's programs and policies.

Assistant Administrator Clint Fisher

Performance and Enterprise Risk

Performance and Enterprise Risk is responsible for the overall leadership, vision, and direction for risk management activities across TSA.

Assistant Administrator Vacant

Professional Responsibility

Professional Responsibility is responsible for ensuring consistency in misconduct penalty determinations and an expeditious and fair adjudication process.

Director Kevin O'Hare

Requirements and Capabilities Analysis

Requirements and Capabilities Analysis safeguards the nation's transportation systems through the qualification and delivery of innovative security capabilities and solutions.

Assistant Administrator Austin Gould

Security Policy and Industry Engagement

Security Policy and Industry Engagement is responsible for developing security policies and plans that reduce the risk of catastrophic terrorist attacks.

Assistant Administrator Eddie Mayenschein

Strategic Communications and Public Affairs

Strategic Communications and Public Affairs facilitates understanding of the TSA mission and activities by strategically communicating with internal and external audiences in a timely, accurate and transparent manner.

Assistant Administrator Michael Bilello

Training and Development

Training and Development oversees the development, delivery and evaluation of training and development programs for TSA employees as well as industry and international partners.

Assistant Administrator Kim Hutchinson

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