Industrial Security Specialist III - COMSEC

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works•Bath, ME

2d•$81,700 - $103,500

About The Position

This position reports directly to the Facility Security Officer. The Industrial Security Key Management Infrastructure / Communications Security (KMI/COMSEC) Manager is responsible for the accurate and efficient management of BIW’s COMSEC and KMI program. Applicants must have a valid and active Top Secret (TS) clearance with the DoD. Operating under the BIW Business Operating System (BOS), the Industrial Security Specialist ensures compliance with safety, quality, and performance standards while coordinating with other key stakeholders to meet overall milestones.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
An active DoD Top Secret Clearance is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a final Top Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

KMI/COMSEC Certification preferred.
Security+ Certification preferred.
Prior experience in Industrial Security and handling controlled/classified information—particularly COMSEC—preferred.
Working knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program Operations Manual (NISPOM) preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure secure handling, storage, and safeguarding of Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI) and keying material in accordance with NSA and DoD standards.
Promote adherence to secure operational practices and participate in incident response actions involving COMSEC spills, losses, or compromises.
Serve as BIW’s primary COMSEC Account Manager with accountability for all COMSEC inventory, audits, reconciliations, and regulatory inspections.
Manage key ordering, destruction, distribution, and transfer activities while ensuring full compliance with applicable COMSEC policies.
Support implementation and management of electronic key delivery systems and modern cryptographic platforms.
Train alternate COMSEC custodians and U.S. Navy personnel on key handling, emergency destruction procedures, reporting requirements, and account management processes.
Coordinate with program managers and maintain strong working relationships with DCSA, NAVSEA, SUPSHIP, and other relevant stakeholders.
Communicate account status, audit findings, and compliance needs clearly to internal and external partners.
Identify opportunities to modernize key distribution, improve compliance processes, and enhance secure storage and tracking systems.
Recommend and implement process improvements that align with BIW BOS efficiency and quality goals.