Crypto Material Controller - Mid Level (Maryland)

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

23d

About The Position

The Crypto Material Controller oversees the security and lifecycle management of Communications Security (COMSEC) materials within National Security Systems. The role maintains accountability and security for COMSEC keys and equipment, applies requirements for handling and safeguarding protected and classified information, and follows NSA/CSS policies and directives. It also supports day-to-day coordination with personnel across the community and a newly established Crypto Depot, including coordination of depot operations and tracking customer requests related to COMSEL matters. The position directly supports establishing and operating a centralized depot for storing, patching, distributing, and shipping Next Generation Encryption COMSEL equipment to U.S. government and other users worldwide. The successful candidate is organized, able to multitask in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment, and collaborates effectively with internal personnel and external partners. Training will be provided based on the selectee’s needs and experience. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position with an eight-hour daily work requirement scheduled flexibly between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Requirements

Relevant experience must include one or more of the following: working in a COMSEC environment, a warehouse, manufacturing or logistics, administrative activities, data entry, customer service, or project planning.
Full-performance entry requires a high school diploma or GED plus 4 years of relevant experience, or an associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.
A degree in any field is acceptable.
Applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment and collaborate effectively with internal personnel and external partners.

Responsibilities

Maintain accountability and security for COMSEC keys and equipment.
Perform semiannual inventories and serve as the point of contact for COMSEC-related matters.
Apply requirements for handling, couriering, transporting, and safeguarding protected and classified information.
Apply NSA/CSS policies and directives and use procedures to secure facilities and protect personnel and information.
Condense and synthesize information quickly while working on multiple actions in parallel, and maintain accurate information catalogs.
Coordinate day-to-day with key personnel across the community and the newly established Crypto Depot.
Assist in coordinating depot operations and respond to and track customer requests regarding COMSEL-related matters.
Support efforts to establish and operate a centralized depot for storing, patching, distributing, and shipping Next Generation Encryption COMSEL equipment to U.S. government and other users worldwide.