Responsibilities & QualificationsWe are seeking Operations Manager - Crypto SME Operations Manager for the COMSEC IT Services contract.
The Crypto SME Operations Manager will lead cryptographic operations, engineering, lifecycle support, and modernization activities supporting the Department of State COMSEC mission. The role requires deep expertise in cryptographic operations, CMCS, Key Management Infrastructure, and cryptographic modernization.
The PWS identifies cryptographic modernization, KMI, lifecycle engineering, and COMSEC infrastructure as central elements of the requirement.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
8+ years of cryptographic operations and/or cryptographic engineering experience.
Experience with CMCS.
Experience with KMI.
Experience with Cryptographic Modernization.
Experience with NIST 800-53.
Experience with security control lifecycles.
Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.
Certifications
Clearance
- Active Top Secret clearance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Extensive Department of State or DoD COMSEC experience.
Experience with Type 1 cryptographic equipment and key-management environments.
Experience leading classified technical operations teams.
Experience with COMSEC accountability and cryptographic lifecycle management.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead cryptographic operations and engineering activities.
Manage technical personnel supporting COMSEC and cryptographic systems.
Provide senior subject-matter expertise for CMCS and KMI.
Support cryptographic modernization initiatives.
Oversee lifecycle management of cryptographic devices, systems, and supporting infrastructure.
Coordinate engineering, deployment, implementation, sustainment, and modernization activities.
Ensure cryptographic operations comply with applicable security policies and control requirements.
Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex cryptographic-system issues.
Coordinate technical activities across operations, engineering, cybersecurity, and logistics teams.
Develop operational procedures, engineering guidance, and technical documentation.
Support risk identification and mitigation related to cryptographic infrastructure.
Participate in technical reviews and modernization planning.
Ensure operational readiness and continuity of mission-critical cryptographic capabilities.
Overview
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Location: Springfield, VA
- Environment: Hybrid
- Noise level: Low
- Schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs
- Travel: Less than 10%
WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE
U.S. Citizenship
Active Top Secret clearance.
WAGE INFORMATION
Target salary range: $170,000 - $215,000. The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
OTHER INFORMATION
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
This position supports an upcoming government contract proposal and is contingent upon contract award and government approval. Candidates must meet all stated requirements and may be required to sign a Letter of Commitment (LOC).
