Air and Ground Crypto Analyst - Cyber Capability Center - TS/SCI

Responsibilities

• Analyze the solutions proposed in Tasks 1 and 2 and their ability to effectively close identified capability gaps for Air & Ground systems.
• Conduct analysis during the Air Force development and implementation of the crypto solution and provide data to the Government to verify the solution meets the needs identified in Tasks 1 and 2.
• Evaluate the solution, implementation, transition, and report any deviations from the implementation plan that would impact the warfighter.
• During the algorithm transition phase, provide recommendations to CONAUTHs and system users and periodically assess and provide a report on the status to meet the algorithm transition deadline.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the transition method and implementation.
• Support the RCMP analysis, and advice to HQ CCC and SAF/CN by collecting and reviewing cryptographic device inputs, modifying Excel and database documentation, and reporting status to SAF.

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements

• TS Clearance with SCI/SAP Eligibility.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Space Communication Security (COMSEC) principles, encompassing the entire lifecycle management of cryptographic equipment, from development and fielding to sustainment.
• Possesses a minimum of two years of hands-on experience in cryptographic key management, including ordering, generation, distribution, and destruction, utilizing systems such as the Key Management Infrastructure (KMI).
• Exhibits a comprehensive understanding of the strategic roles and operational responsibilities of Controlling Authorities and COMSEC account management.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with strategic level NSA, DoD, and DAF security policies and procedures as they pertain to cryptographic and keying material, associated classification guides pertaining to cryptographic algorithms, equipment, and COMSEC keying material.
• Minimum of two years of advanced staff experience with planning, organizing, and negotiating effectively with leading cross-functional teams using existing Task Management Tool (TMT) or other staff coordination standards, document reviews, program updates, and background papers to drive the adoption of critical recommendations.
• Minimum of two years of advanced staff experience with planning, organizing, and negotiating effectively with leading cross-functional teams to drive the adoption of critical recommendations.