David Schmitt
Ormond Beach,FL
Summary
Versatile professional with extensive experience in federal HR leadership, project management, and executive recruitment at TSA, supporting over 50,000 employees. Demonstrated expertise in policy development, performance management, and cross-sector communications. Senior management roles in industry associations and the private sector, with a strong background in marketing, research, and organizational strategy.
Well-qualified [Job Title] with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers, and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Specialist, Executive Resources Division
US TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
01.2017 - 01.2024
- Supported TSA Senior Leaders in all aspects of HR management for recruiting, selecting, hiring, and performance management of senior-level leadership team members, improving executive onboarding efficiency.
- Advised hiring executives on recruiting and hiring methods and procedures for competitive processes, reassignments, and details, ensuring compliance with federal guidelines.
- Conducted qualifications analysis and prepared salary recommendations for senior-level leaders in administration, security operations, law enforcement, intelligence, and operations candidates, ensuring alignment with DHS and OPM recommendations.
- Developed and posted Exec/SES job vacancy announcements to USAJOBS, streamlining the recruitment process for executive positions.
- Moderated Executive Interview Committees through the interview process, providing clear explanations of the process and criteria to hiring managers and committee members, enhancing selection transparency.
- Served as POC for resolving employee relations procedural conflicts and both general and contentious personal and administrative issues involving supervisors, executive staff, hiring managers, and coworkers, improving workplace relations.
- Assisted leadership and coordinated the establishment of performance measurements and reviews, including evaluation recommendations, bonuses, and pay increases, ensuring compliance with policy and supporting talent retention
- Retired
HR Specialist (Detail, time-limited appointment Presidential Transition)
US TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Recruited for high-profile detail by HC Executive Resources Division (ERD) to provide project support for the TSA Presidential Transition Office (PTO), supporting the new White House administration.
- Collaborated with TSA Program Executives to assemble and consolidate collective summaries of program operations, strategic issues, legislative priorities, and threat environments, expediting SES and political appointee readiness.
HR Specialist - Office of Chief Medical Officer
US TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Served as Principal HR Specialist and program manager for TSA’s Office of the Chief Medical Officer, conducting fitness-for-duty evaluations for 50,000 current and 8,000 prospective security officers annually, ensuring workforce readiness.
- Oversaw program processes, administration, and communications activities, including the collection of essential documentation and support documents from supervisors or HR to provide context for evaluations.
- Communicated with employees about the evaluation process, clarifying expectations and ensuring compliant post-evaluation communications to employees, supervisors, and HR for appropriate actions.
- Managed oversight of contracted healthcare providers conducting medical examinations, psychological assessments, and interviews, ensuring accurate evaluation of employee health and job performance capabilities.
Program Analyst (Detail, time-limited appointment)
US TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
09.2013 - 04.2014
- Selected for 120-day detail as program analyst for the Partnership (Customer Service) and Marketing Group, developing travel industry partnerships to promote TSA PreCheck.
- Provided customer service and communications, enhancing engagement with airlines, travel management companies, and potential partners.
- Wrote marketing and communications materials, presentations, and information to support the launch and promotion of the TSA PreCheck program to passengers.
HR Specialist
US TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
12.2011 - 12.2013
- Selected for the TSA Resident Program, a competitive, fast-track 2-year career development program, assigned to the Office of Human Capital, Medical Review Program Division’s Work/Life & Wellness Program to support program development and increased utilization.
- Organized strategic planning processes for Work/Life and EAP programs by conducting employee qualitative research, drafting scripts, analyzing responses, and editing final recommendations to improve program effectiveness.
- Served as TSA liaison with contractor for establishing planning methodology, implementing planning processes, tasking contractor objectives, and providing performance oversight, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
- Produced leadership and employee communications about EAP Program Offerings, supporting the restructuring of 1,500 TSA executives and facilitating changes in position classifications and pay bands.
Transportation Security Officer
US TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
03.2010 - 12.2011
- Performed preflight passenger screening and checkpoint security as a part-time Transportation Security Officer, ensuring compliance with TSA safety protocols.
Education
BS - Vocational Business Education
Kent State University
Kent, OH03-1979
Skills
- Extensive pre-federal government exposure in various regions
- Led senior management in industry associations, enhancing publications, research, marketing, and conferences
- Project management for publications and research
- Project management in AML certification
- Marketing and research management
- Organizational growth and industry analysis expertise
- HR policies and procedures
- HR analytics
- Employee onboarding
- Customer relations
Timeline
HR Specialist, Executive Resources Division
US TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
01.2017 - 01.2024
HR Specialist (Detail, time-limited appointment Presidential Transition)
US TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
10.2016 - 05.2017
Program Analyst (Detail, time-limited appointment)
US TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
09.2013 - 04.2014
HR Specialist - Office of Chief Medical Officer
US TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
01.2013 - 01.2017
HR Specialist
US TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
12.2011 - 12.2013
Transportation Security Officer
US TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
03.2010 - 12.2011
BS - Vocational Business Education
Kent State University