Algorithm and Crypto Transition Analyst - Cyber Capability Center - TS w/ SCI eligibility

Responsibilities

• Perform capability gap identification and analysis, based upon NSA-published guidance memos, detailing cryptographic algorithms that are reaching their end-of-life and potentially weakening DoW’s ability to secure its classified C4 links.
• Provide KER support and advice to HQ CCC, SAF Office of the Chief Information Officer (SAF/CN), HAF A6, and Space Force (SF) S6 by collecting and reviewing packages, coordinating briefers and associated documentation, making recommendations, and assisting SAF/CN in scheduling associated briefs.
• Contact COMSEC material Controlling Authorities (CONAUTH) of DAF and DAF-assigned COMSEC accounts, Program Management Offices (PMOs), and individual users, with Government oversight or approval, of cryptographic keying material, for the identified keying material and determine if their short titles will be cancelled, transitioned, or will not transition on time and will require a key extension request.
• Other duties as assigned in the detailed description under Responsibilities.

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements

• TS Clearance with SCI/SAP Eligibility.
• Demonstrated proficiency in 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.
• Knowledge and experience with administrative maintenance and support of cloud-based business tools (e.g. Envision, Microsoft 365 Power Platforms), to ensure efficient operations, monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues and manage user accounts, permissions, and access rights.