Fort George G. Meade Complex, MD
Pay Plan: GG, Grade: 11/1 to 12/10
Open: 2024-02-07, Close: 2024-02-19
Responsibilities
– Researching and developing COMSEC policies that guide behavior and support the proper control and accountability of COMSEC material.
– Interpreting, reviewing, and coordinating Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), and National policies affecting COMSEC activities
– Recommending official NSA positions on COMSEC policies to senior leadership
– Advocating, promoting, and coordinating NSA COMSEC policy positions with counterparts as required in the IC, DoD, other Executive Branch agencies, and others
– A comprehensive understanding of national and NSA Central Office of Record (COR) level policies.
– Coordinating logistics and administrative items.
– Providing policy expertise to approximately 1700 COMSEC Accounts and associated personnel under the purview of the NSA Central Office of Record (COR)
– Traveling the US and overseas, to perform COMSEC Audits
– Must be able to travel in the US and overseas for approximately 8 weeks (non-consecutive) per year
– Conducting COMSEC Audits to ensure COMSEC Accounts are compliant with national and NSA policies
– Communicating with COMSEC Account personnel before, during, and after the COMSEC Audit
– Authoring of formal COMSEC Audit reports upon completion of the COMSEC Audit.
Job Summary
Do you have expertise with the control and accountability of Communications Security (COMSEC) material and/or COMSEC policy? If so, NSA has a job for you! As a COMSEC Auditor for the NSA Central Office of Record, you will have the opportunity to travel the world to ensure that our Government and contractor’s sites are in compliance with both national and NSA’s standards related to the protection of our nation’s COMSEC material.
Qualifications
The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.
Degree in a Writing or Policy related field (e.g., Law, Communications, Public Policy, Technical Writing, Creative Writing, and English) is preferred, but a degree in any field is acceptable.
Relevant experience must be performing policy related work in a subject matter related to the position in which the candidate is applying (e.g., regulatory, national and foreign security, budget and public finance) within the government or as a government contractor.
Entry is with a Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 7 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree plus 5 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.
Competencies
The ideal candidate is someone that possesses understanding of COMSEC material control and accountability, processes, policies, and procedures. Additionally, experience with COMSEC Material Control System (CMCS) is ideal and imperative.
Ideal candidate skills:
– Continual learner, problem solver
– A strong communicator (both written and oral)
– An active listener
– Politically savvy
– Accountable
– Adaptable
– Able to balance details with strategic vision
– Able to work effectively (independently and/or within teams) across functional areas in a collaborative environment
– Able to manage multiple tasks with competing timelines and deliverables
Knowledge and experience for CORPORATE POLICY OFFICER (COMSEC Auditor) in one or more of the following is imperative:
– Communications Security (COMSEC) – top preference
– Cybersecurity
– Information Technology
– Program Management
– Personnel and Physical Security
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates’ education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.
Salary Range: $82,764 – $128,956
Salary varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position.
On the job training, internal NSA courses, and external training will be made available based on the need and experience of the selectee.
Benefits: NSA offers excellent benefits to include 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), and a Federal retirement plan.
Work Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday – Friday, with basic 8 hr/day work requirement between 0600 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. (flexible).
How to apply
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