COMSEC Associate Manager

Lockheed Martin•Sunnyvale, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Computer Systems Security Associate Manager to oversee all COMSEC activities for a geographic/functional region in support of critical program needs. This role ensures the protection of classified information in support of National Security programs as well as enables reliable and trusted communications over commercial networks.

Requirements

Top Secret security clearance prior to start.
DoD 8140.03 IAT Level II certification or must obtain certification within 6 months of being hired.
Must be able to complete the NSA COMSEC course within 6 months of being hired.
KMI (KOAM) certification or be able to pass the Air Force KMI training within 1 year of being hired.
Familiar with the application of the National Security Agency (NSA) 3-16 COMSEC directives, CNSSI manuals 4001, 4003, 4004.1, 4005, AFMAN 17-1302, OSD's, and NISPOM.
Prior COMSEC experience.
Must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with one or more service/agency COMSEC programs
Ability to apply knowledge of government security requirements in a complex multi-level secure environment to ensure program compliance in non-routine situations
Knowledge of cleared contractor operations: computer, physical, technical and personnel security requirements
Highly proficient in written and verbal communication skills, with emphasis on clear and cogent presentation of complex information to a variety of diverse audiences
Knowledge and experience managing classified programs
Demonstrated success in well-reasoned decision making and reasoning in applying solutions to problems.
Work independently to identify, assess & resolve unique security situations with innovative solutions geared to facilitate contract performance within the bounds of security requirements

Responsibilities

Direct all COMSEC activities for a geographic/functional region, coordinating with local command structures and executing approved COMSEC plans while adapting to local operational constraints.
Provide daily guidance to COMSEC Account Managers and Alternates, create personnel assignments, and verify completion of required training and documentation.
Conduct and oversee spot‑checks/inspections to ensure proper material handling, safe‑combination security, and full compliance with all applicable NSA and customer requirements.
Maintain 100% accountability of classified and unclassified COMSEC Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCIs); track receipt, issue, storage, transfer, destruction, and enforce combination‑change policy. Perform semi‑annual inventories in accordance with NSA and customer policy.
Disseminate, inventory, order, receive, process, wrap, mark, and destroy COMSEC keying material and related documents through authorized channels; manage common fill devices (SKLs) and CCI equipment configuration, loading, and maintenance.
Maintain accurate COMSEC records, enter/extract data in the DIAS/KMI system for all physical and electronic transactions, and promptly report incidents or irregularities to leadership per CNSSI 4003/NSA guidelines.
Perform courier duties and adhere to all NSA and customer‑specific security procedures for handling, transporting, and safeguarding COMSEC material.
Provide tailored COMSEC support to meet program needs, analyze and document encryption‑device audit results for user compliance, and conduct user training, briefings, acknowledgment forms, and turnover debriefings.