COMSEC Manager

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

2d•$111,500 - $167,200•Onsite

About The Position

The COMSEC Manager will be charged with managing a team of COMSEC specialists across the enterprise. Developing a comprehensive corporate COMSEC program and ensuring accountability of program COMSEC material, related security education, and performing audits and inventories across multiple security levels in support of critical programs.

Requirements

5-7 years of experience with COMSEC management
Special Access Program (SAP) experience
Current Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph
Demonstrated experience in COMSEC account management, including hands-on experience with cryptographic fill devices (e.g., SKLs, KIKs) and key management policies
Experience with the following NSA Type-I Encryption Devices: KG-175’s, KG-185, KIV-7, KG-250’s, Omni, DTD, SDS, VIPERs and Secure Terminal Equipment (STE) with KSV-21
Experience with NISP and/or SCI
Knowledge of NSA/CSS 3-16 and standard COMSEC tasks (i.e., updating DIAS, COMSEC briefings, inventories, reporting COMSEC incidents, loading key material)
Proficiency with all Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)
Excellent skills in customer service, verbal, and written communication
Must complete COMSEC Manager's course within 6 months of starting

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work or military experience
7+ years of experience working with COMSEC materials
Prior management experience
Experience with COMSEC specific tracking databases, (CARDS, DIAS, etc.)
Experience as a Cryptographic Network (CRYPTONET) Controlling Authority (CONAUTH)

Responsibilities

Manage a team of COMSEC specialists across the enterprise.
Develop a comprehensive corporate COMSEC program.
Ensure accountability of program COMSEC material and related security education.
Perform audits and inventories across multiple security levels in support of critical programs.
Serve as COMSEC Custodian or Alternate for multiple COMSEC accounts.
Develop and train COMSEC specialists.
Provide day-to-day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities across the enterprise.
Conduct secure equipment (e.g., secure telephones and encryption devices) and classified keying material inventories, inspections and other COMSEC related support and oversight functions.
Administer a Top-Secret inventory and document control program to account for COMSEC equipment and materials.
Conduct COMSEC briefings for personnel about their COMSEC responsibilities prior to granting access.
Courier classified information and author receipts for classified materials.
Maintain internal security databases and other records (e.g. COMSEC, security incidents, etc.).
Collaborate with CSSO ( the Facility Security Officer (FSO) and Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to ensure proper authorization and approval of equipment entering secure areas.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect