Corporate Policy Officer/Communications Security (COMSEC) Auditor - Experienced Level (Maryland)

National Security Agency • Fort Meade, MD

406d • $82,764 - $181,216

About The Position

The Corporate Policy Officer/COMSEC Auditor at NSA is responsible for researching, developing, and interpreting policies that guide behavior and support mission objectives, particularly in the realm of Communications Security (COMSEC). This role involves advocating for NSA policy positions, advising senior leadership, and ensuring compliance with national and NSA standards through audits. The position requires travel both domestically and internationally to perform audits and provide policy expertise to various NSA accounts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a Writing or Policy related field preferred, or any degree acceptable
• 3 years of relevant experience for Full Performance entry, or 1 year with a Master's degree, or no experience with a Doctoral degree
• 7 years of relevant experience with a high school diploma or GED, or 5 years with an Associate's degree
• 6 years of relevant experience for Senior entry, or 4 years with a Master's degree, or 2 years with a Doctoral degree
• 10 years of relevant experience with a high school diploma or GED, or 8 years with an Associate's degree
• Relevant experience must be in policy-related work within the government or as a government contractor

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience in Cybersecurity
• Knowledge and experience in Signals Intelligence
• Knowledge and experience in Information Technology
• Knowledge and experience in Human Resources
• Knowledge and experience in Program Management
• Knowledge and experience in Finance and Acquisition
• Knowledge and experience in Law
• Knowledge and experience in Personnel and Physical Security
• Knowledge and experience in Facilities and Logistics

Responsibilities

• Researching and developing policies that guide behavior and support mission objectives
• Interpreting, reviewing, and coordinating Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), and National policies affecting NSA activities
• Recommending official NSA positions on policies to senior leadership
• Advocating, promoting, and coordinating NSA policy positions with counterparts in the IC, DoD, and other Executive Branch agencies
• Advising senior leadership in the establishment of agreements with mission partners
• Providing policy expertise to 1700 NSA Central Office of Record COMSEC accounts
• Conducting audits to ensure COMSEC accounts are compliant with national and NSA policies
• Communicating with COMSEC Account personnel before, during, and after the audit
• Authoring formal COMSEC Audit reports upon completion of the audit
• Traveling in the US and overseas for approximately 8 weeks per year

Benefits

• Relocation assistance
• Flexible work schedules
• Generous leave programs
• Paid personal fitness time
• Training and continuing education classes
• Health and life insurance
• Federal Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
• Federal retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: National Security and International Affairs
• Education Level: High school or GED