Alternate COMSEC Manager

About the Job:
The Alternate COMSEC Manager provides subject matter expertise in the management, accountability, maintenance, issuance, and destruction of COMSEC material and equipment. This position is crucial for ensuring secure interoperability between U.S. entities and overseas partners. The Alternate COMSEC Manager will also deliver formal and informal training to personnel on the operation of prime equipment and systems, thereby enhancing the operational effectiveness of COMSEC practices.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage the U.S. /FMS COMSEC account, overseeing the receipt, custody, issuance, distribution, safeguarding, and destruction of classified and non-classified COMSEC Type 1 cryptographic devices and keying material (KEYMAT) along with all associated equipment.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, and submit all required accounting reports, demonstrating thorough familiarity with COMSEC material handling procedures.
• Protect COMSEC material, restricting access to authorized individuals with valid need-to-know and clearance.
• Stay informed of new or modified requirements for services provided by the COMSEC Account.
• Ensure safeguarding and accurate accounting for all COMSEC material issued to the account.
• Maintain COMSEC accounting records in compliance with NSA/CSSPM 3-16, Security Doctrine 1, and NSTISSI 4000 series instructions.
• Conduct semiannual inventories and perform audits, ensuring the physical sighting of all COMSEC material and reconciling inventory with the Central Office of Record (COR).
• Execute routine destruction of COMSEC materials as required or as directed by the COR or Controlling Authority.
• Submit required reports on transfers, inventories, destruction, and possession of COMSEC material.
• Inspect protective technologies during receipt, inventories, and prior to usage to ensure they meet required standards.
• Maintain physical inspection protocols for all keying materials and publications, ensuring completeness during all stages of handling.
• Manage the shipment and receipt of COMSEC materials, inspecting for tampering and ensuring compliant packaging.
• Maintain knowledge of the location and purpose of all accountable COMSEC materials at all times.
• Establish control procedures for keying materials during turnovers between shifts or individuals.
• Ensure the availability of appropriate COMSEC materials to authorized individuals based on duty requirements.
• Conduct security audits and inspections of units utilizing U.S. Government COMSEC materials and equipment.
• Serve as a liaison with U.S. /FMS COMSEC accounts and other government organizations.

Requirements:

• Minimum of two years' experience as a COMSEC Manager working abroad.
• Completion of formal COMSEC training (usually two weeks) before assignment.
• Graduate from a National Security Agency (NSA) COMSEC course specific to account management.

Security Requirements:

• Active Secret Clearance or higher.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Valid passport necessary.
• No felony convictions.
• Willingness to submit to and pass a random drug screening.

Skills:

• Ability to develop and deliver COMSEC training to Host Nation responsible officers.
• Familiarity with Defense Messaging Systems (DMS) and troubleshooting secure telephone systems (e.g., Secure Terminal Equipment (STE), Sectèra vIPer Universal Secure Phone).
• Strong expertise in Electronic Keying Management Systems (EKMS) and Key Management Infrastructure (KMI).
• Proficiency in using COMSEC devices like AN/PYQ-10A C (Simple Key Loader, SKL) and filling TrKeK.
• Extensive knowledge in handling COMSEC equipment (e.g., KIV-77, ARC-201d, PRC-117G) and key group loading.
• Capability to perform Over the Air Transmissions (OTAT) and operate tactical data links.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able and willing to sit, bend, reach, stoop, squat, stand, and walk as needed.

Communication Skills:

• Excellent customer service skills both over the phone and in face-to-face interactions. Demonstrated strong written and oral command of the English language.