Alternate COMSEC Manager

About the Role:
The company is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and talented individual for the position of Alternate COMSEC Manager. The individual will provide subject matter expertise to account for, maintain, issue, and destroy COMSEC Material and Equipment, supporting secure interoperability between the United States and overseas entities. Managers are expected to deliver both formal and informal training to component personnel on the operation of prime equipment and systems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage the U.S. /FMS COMSEC account, performing duties related to the receipt, custody, issue/distribution, safeguarding, accounting, and destruction of classified and non-classified U.S. Government provided COMSEC Type 1 cryptographic devices and keying material (KEYMAT) along with all COMSEC equipment.
• Maintain up-to-date records and submit all required accounting reports, ensuring familiarity with procedures for handling COMSEC material.
• Protect COMSEC material and limit access to individuals with a valid need-to-know and appropriate clearance.
• Stay informed of any new requirements or modifications to existing requirements serviced by the COMSEC Account.
• Safeguard and account for all COMSEC material issued to the COMSEC Account.
• Maintain COMSEC accounting and related records as outlined in NSA/CSSPM 3-16, Security Doctrine 1, and NSTISSI 4000 series instructions.
• Conduct semiannual inventories and reconciliations with the Central Office of Record (COR).
• Pass annual audits performed by the lead U.S. Combatant Command (COCOM) COMSEC Manager or designated representative.
• Manage routine destruction of COMSEC material or other dispositional directives from COR or Controlling Authority.
• Submit required reports related to transfers, inventory, destruction, and possession.
• Inspect implemented protective technologies upon initial receipt, during each inventory, and prior to each use.
• Ensure prompt and accurate entry of all amendments to COMSEC publications held by the account.
• Accomplish physical inspections and required page checks for all keying material and publications during various stages of management.
• Ensure all accountable COMSEC material shipped externally meets packaging and shipping specifications as outlined by applicable regulations.
• Maintain awareness of the location and purpose of every item of accountable COMSEC material.
• Establish procedures to ensure strict control and accountability for all keying material during shifts and transfers between individuals.
• Ensure availability of appropriate COMSEC material to properly cleared individuals, issuing material by means of a hand receipt and briefing recipients on their safeguarding responsibilities.
• Perform semi-annual security audits and periodic inspections of units using U.S. Government provided COMSEC material and equipment.
• Serve as a liaison between the U.S. /FMS COMSEC account, Coalition COMSEC accounts, and U.S. Government organizations.

Requirements:

• Minimum of two years’ experience working abroad as a COMSEC Manager.
• Graduate of formal COMSEC training from an appropriate service (approximately two weeks) prior to assignment.
• Graduate of National Security Agency (NSA) COMSEC course, required for managing the COMSEC Account.

Security Requirements:

• Active Secret Clearance or higher.
• U.S. Citizens only.
• Valid passport required.
• Must have never been convicted of a felony.
• Willingness to submit to and pass a random drug screening.

Skills:

• Ability to develop, prepare, and deliver COMSEC training to host nation personnel.
• Knowledge of Defense Messaging Systems (DMS).
• Working knowledge and troubleshooting skills with secure telephone systems (e.g., Secure Terminal Equipment (STE), Sectèra vIPer Universal Secure Phone).
• Strong background in Electronic Keying Management Systems (EKMS), Key Management Infrastructure (KMI), and familiarity with Cards Solitaire – COMSEC Managers Handheld PC RUIO-11-RM028 or Intermediary Application (iApp) software.
• Proficient in downloading and transferring electronic keys using COMSEC device AN/PYQ-10A C (Simple Key Loader, SKL) and filling TrKeK.
• Familiarity with COMSEC equipment such as KIV-77 / KIV-78, SY-100 and KY-100M Secure Voice Modules, and various airborne radios.
• Capable of loading Mode V IFF on platforms, Embedded GPS/INS Navigation System, and GPS SAASM.
• Ability to perform Over the Air Transmissions (OTAT).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Physical Requirements:
This position requires employees to sit, bend, reach, stoop, squat, stand, and walk as needed.

Communication:
Excellent customer service skills via phone and in-person interactions, with a strong command of written and oral English.