The COMSEC Manager will be charged with managing a team of COMSEC specialists across the enterprise.  Developing a comprehensive corporate COMSEC program and ensuring accountability of program COMSEC material, related security education, and performing audits and inventories across multiple security levels in support of critical programs.

Work Model

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site in El Segundo, CA.

What You’ll Be Doing

• The Enterprise COMSEC Manager will be responsible for the Enterprise COMSEC program and multiple COMSEC specialists across the corporation
• Serve as COMSEC Custodian or Alternate for multiple COMSEC accounts
• Develop and train COMSEC specialists
• The position will provide day-to-day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities across the enterprise
• Conduct secure equipment (e.g., secure telephones and encryption devices) and classified keying material inventories, inspections and other COMSEC related support and oversight functions
• Administer a Top-Secret inventory and document control program to account for COMSEC equipment and materials.
• ConductCOMSEC briefings forpersonnel about their COMSEC responsibilities prior to granting access
• Courier classified information and author receipts for classified materials
• Maintaining internal security databases and other records (e.g. COMSEC, security incidents, etc.)
• Knowledge of security classification, associated markings and physical security requirements for secure vaults and rooms
• Collaborate with CSSO ( the Facility Security Officer (FSO) and Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to ensure proper authorization and approval of equipment entering secure areas

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• 5-7years of experience with COMSEC management
• Special Access Program (SAP) experience
• Current Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph
• Demonstrated experience in COMSEC account management, including hands-on experience with cryptographic fill devices (e.g., SKLs, KIKs) and key management policies
• Experience with the following NSA Type-I Encryption Devices: KG-175s, KG-185, KIV-7, KG-250s, Omni, DTD, SDS, VIPERs and Secure Terminal Equipment (STE) with KSV-21
• Experiencewith NISP and/or SCI
• Knowledge of NSA/CSS 3-16 and standard COMSEC tasks (i.e., updating DIAS, COMSEC briefings, inventories, reporting COMSEC incidents, loading key material)
• Proficiencywith all Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)
• Excellent skills in customer service, verbal, and written communication
• Must complete COMSEC Manager's course within 6 months of starting

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work or military experience
• 7+ years of experience working with COMSEC materials
• Prior management experience
• Experience with COMSEC specific tracking databases, (CARDS, DIAS, etc.)
• Experience as a Cryptographic Network (CRYPTONET) Controlling Authority (CONAUTH)

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

• 401(k) Plan 6 Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

• Flexible spending accounts

• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

• Relocation assistance

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

• Education assistance programs

• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each otherthe belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.