COMSEC Manager

MANTECH•Los Angeles, CA

10d•$119,900 - $199,600•Onsite

About The Position

MANTECH seeks a COMSEC Manager to join its team in El Segundo, California. The position supports Special Access Programs (SAPs) for Department of Defense agencies, including HQ Air Force, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Military Compartments efforts. It provides day-to-day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and SAP activities. This is an onsite, five-day-a-week office role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent additional experience (four years).
Six years of related experience, including at least four years in an SCI/SAR environment.
Complete the COMSEC Manager’s course within six months of starting on contract.
Strong understanding of COMSEC accountability and procedures for issuing, receiving, inventorying, and mailing COMSEC equipment and materials.
Familiarity with COMSEC acquisition, maintenance, operations, and disposition, as well as relevant ICDs, JAFANs, DoD Manuals, and security policies.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, access eligibility for Special Access Program Information, and willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.
Ability to remain stationary at adjustable desks in closed-area offices, with occasional movement inside and outside the office to access files and secure containers.
Willingness to travel within the organizational Area of Responsibility by air and ground transportation as needed.
Ability to lift approximately 25–40 pounds to move, remove, and install COMSEC-related equipment.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of experience specifically within a SAR environment.
Proven track record managing physical security accreditation processes alongside designated Program Security Officers.
Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with DoD, military and civilian personnel, and industry partners in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Conduct secure equipment and classified keying material inventories, inspections, and other COMSEC support and oversight functions.
Install secure telephone equipment (STE) and coordinate delivery of encryption devices and keying material to IT specialists maintaining classified networks.
Administer a Top-Secret inventory and document control program to account for COMSEC equipment and materials.
Conduct inventories according to agency policy and report discrepancies directly to the government customer.
Courier classified information and prepare official receipts for classified materials.
Ensure compliance with Automated Information Systems Security requirements related to COMSEC duties and proper physical security accreditation for supported facilities.
Train personnel in COMSEC procedures and the proper use of related equipment.