Communications Security (COMSEC) Auditor // Corporate Policy Officer - Entry to Mid Level (Maryland)
Do you have expertise working with COMSEC policy within the federal government? NSA/CSS has two unique positions for you. NSA is seeking individuals with expertise in the control and accountability of Communications Security (COMSEC) material and/or COMSEC policy. If you possess knowledge and experience in this arena, the COMSEC Auditor position for the NSA Central Office of Record might be the perfect fit for you.
Major duties
In this role, you will have the chance to travel globally to ensure that both government and contractor sites adhere to national and NSA standards for safeguarding our nation's COMSEC material. NSA is hiring Communications Security (COMSEC) Auditor Corporate Policy Officers. Responsibilities include: - Researching and developing policies that guide behavior and support mission objectives - Interpreting, reviewing, and coordinating National policies that affect COMSEC activities with the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of War (DoW) - Recommending, as the subject matter expert, official NSA positions on COMSEC policies to senior leadership - Advocating, promoting, and coordinating NSA/CSS policy positions dealing with COMSEC with counterparts as required in the IC, DoW, other Executive Branch agencies, and others - Maintaining a comprehensive understanding of national and NSA/CSS Central Office of Record level policies - Coordinating logistics and administrative items - Providing policy expertise to more than 1700 NSA Central Office of Record COMSEC accounts - Performing COMSEC audits of accounts in US and overseas for compliancy with National and NSA policies - Traveling in the U.S. and overseas for approximately 8 weeks per year - Communicating with COMSEC Account personnel before, during, and after the audit - Authoring formal COMSEC Audit reports upon completion of the audit
Qualifications
The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. 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/DEVELOPMENTAL Entry is with a Bachelor's degree and no experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 4 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position. FULL PERFORMANCE 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.
Education
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.