Corporate Policy Officer - Entry to Mid Level (Maryland)

National Security Agency/Central Security Service•Fort Meade, MD

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About The Position

NSA/CSS is hiring individuals with expertise in the control and accountability of Communications Security (COMSEC) material and/or COMSEC policy. The role supports the NSA Central Office of Record by helping government and contractor sites comply with national and NSA standards for safeguarding COMSEC material. The position combines policy development and coordination with COMSEC account auditing. It provides policy expertise to more than 1,700 NSA Central Office of Record COMSEC accounts and includes travel within the United States and overseas for approximately eight weeks per year. Training will be provided based on the selectee’s needs and experience.

Requirements

Relevant experience must involve policy-related work in a subject matter related to the position, such as regulatory, national and foreign security, budget, or public finance work, within government or as a government contractor.
For entry/developmental level: a bachelor’s degree and no experience; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED plus four years of relevant experience, or an associate degree plus two years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth, clearly related experience.
For full performance level: a bachelor’s degree plus three years of relevant experience, a master’s degree plus one year of relevant experience, or a doctoral degree and no experience; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED plus seven years of relevant experience, or an associate degree plus five years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth, clearly related experience.
Applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of the American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

A degree in a writing- or policy-related field, such as Law, Communications, Public Policy, Technical Writing, Creative Writing, or English.

Responsibilities

Research and develop policies that guide behavior and support mission objectives.
Interpret, review, and coordinate national policies affecting COMSEC activities with the Intelligence Community and Department of War.
Recommend official NSA positions on COMSEC policies to senior leadership as a subject matter expert.
Advocate, promote, and coordinate NSA/CSS COMSEC policy positions with counterparts in the Intelligence Community, Department of War, other Executive Branch agencies, and others as required.
Maintain a comprehensive understanding of national and NSA/CSS Central Office of Record-level policies.
Coordinate logistics and administrative items.
Provide policy expertise to more than 1,700 NSA Central Office of Record COMSEC accounts.
Perform COMSEC audits of accounts in the United States and overseas for compliance with national and NSA policies.
Travel in the United States and overseas for approximately eight weeks per year.
Communicate with COMSEC Account personnel before, during, and after audits.
Author formal COMSEC Audit reports upon completion of audits.