COMSEC/Cryptographic Mod Algorithm and Cryptographic Transition Analyst-2

Responsibilities

• Participate in meetings, progress reviews, integrated teams, working groups, etc.
• Draft, edit, and review a variety of correspondence and documentation, primarily using Microsoft Office applications.
• Provide information management, records management, scheduling functions, and meeting/conference support.
• Prepare briefing/training materials and present briefings/trainings.
• Liaise and coordinate with personnel at all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Provide awareness of new/evolving requirements and recommendations for integration.
• Provide support for planning, programming, tracking, and financial execution.
• Prepare information papers, point papers, background papers, and staff studies.

Task-Specific Responsibilities

• Perform capability gap identification and analysis based on NSA-published guidance memos detailing cryptographic algorithms reaching end-of-life and potentially weakening DoW's ability to secure classified C4 links ("Decertification").
• Provide Key Extension Request (KER) support and advice to HQ CCC, SAF/CN, HAF A6, and SF S6 by collecting and reviewing packages, coordinating briefers and associated documentation, making recommendations, and assisting SAF/CN with scheduling associated briefs.
• Contact DAF and DAF-assigned COMSEC material Controlling Authorities (CONAUTH), PMOs, and individual users, with Government oversight/approval, to determine whether identified keying material short titles will be cancelled, transitioned, or will not transition on time and require a key extension request.

Requirements

• Active TS clearance with SCI/SAP eligibility
• Demonstrated proficiency in COMSEC principles, encompassing the full lifecycle management of cryptographic equipment from development and fielding through sustainment.
• In-depth knowledge of and experience with strategic-level NSA, DoD, and DAF security policies and procedures related to cryptographic and keying material, including classification guides for cryptographic algorithms, equipment, and COMSEC keying material.
• Minimum of 2 years of advanced staff experience planning, organizing, and negotiating effectively with cross-functional teams using TMT or other staff coordination standards, document reviews, program updates, and background papers to drive adoption of critical recommendations.
• Minimum of 2 years of advanced staff experience planning, organizing, and negotiating effectively with cross-functional teams to drive adoption of critical recommendations.
• Knowledge of 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.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development