COMSEC Custodian/ Special Device Inventory Manager (OCONUS)

Responsibilities

• Performs the necessary processes which include receipt and updating of the inventory database.
• Safeguards and distributes special devices, COMSEC equipment, and material to work locations.
• Addresses obsolescence and facilitates any repair or disposal of special devices, COMSEC equipment, and material.
• Provides installation support of systems and special devices, and performs troubleshooting.
• Compiles and submits inventory reports to relevant U.S. agencies.
• Updates the inventory status at COCOM meetings (e.g., Command Control Interoperability Board (CCIB), Communications Working Group (CIWG)).
• Serves as the liaison between host country and controlling authorities such as COCOM (which includes Central Command (CENTCOM), US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), USMTM, etc.), U.S. Navy, NSA, U.S. Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC), and Purchaser's Defense agencies for U.S. special access control devices and / or COMSEC equipment.
• Coordinates with the ODC for the appropriate FMS case for repair or replacement of faulty equipment.
• Provides special inventory and / or COMSEC subject matter expertise for various technical investigations necessary to resolve in-the-field problems at central as well as remote sites.
• Attends relevant U.S. training or conferences to ensure that they are knowledgeable and updated on controlled cryptographic items, special access control devices, COMSEC equipment, and policies.
• Provides training and technical support, including COMSEC Responsible Officer training, to OCONUS host country personnel in the proper custodianship, safeguarding, and operation of DoD-provided special inventory, COMSEC equipment, keying, and other materials to include installation of equipment, loading and zeroing equipment, trouble-shooting (when necessary), and emergency destruction procedures to satisfy requirements for secure interoperability whenever there are new personnel, equipment, policy, or procedures on-board that requires it.
• Participates in relevant stakeholder meetings to include briefing and drafting Meeting Minutes regarding special access control devices and/or COMSEC equipment.
• Keeps informed, via relevant stakeholder meetings and notifications from USG agencies, of any new requirements or modifications to existing requirements to be serviced by the special inventory control and /or COMSEC account.
• Develops and maintains a Distribution Plan to ensure strict control of each item of keying material whenever operational requirements necessitate that material be turned over from one shift to another or from one individual to another.
• Provides equipment necessary to perform and maintain special inventory and/ or COMSEC-related tasks (e.g., cables and office equipment).
• Strictly adheres to U.S. DoD policies, National Advisory Group (NAG) 14C and 18A Doctrines, National Security Telecommunications and Information Systems Security Instruction (NSTISSI) 4000 Series, National Security Agency (NSA) COMSEC policies, and Combatant Command (COCOM) Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs).
• Completes and maintains annual DoD IA training.
• Coordinates facility and security management with the COCOM and COR.
• Maintains a directed currier card for transport of COMSEC devices and material.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma and a minimum of 5+ years of relevant COMSEC support and/or industrial security experience.
• Must possess & maintain at least a DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance, if required.
• Working knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and other relevant DoD security guidance.
• Ability to implement/manage industrial security processes/best practice standards.
• Capability to interpret and administer security doctrine, provide clear guidance to personnel, and recommend modifications to operations policies or procedures as appropriate.
• Aptitude to develop and establish an effective security awareness, training, and education program.
• Ability to track and conduct COMSEC material inventories.
• Ability to maintain lock & key records and conduct physical security walkthroughs to protect property and personnel against fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry and other hazards.
• Aptitude to investigate and report suspicious or unusual occurrences and coordinate and operate with security management and law enforcement agencies, as required.
• Ability to issue employee identification cards, maintain related records, and validate authorization for employee/non-employee access to restricted areas.
• Basic knowledge on processing personnel for security clearances.
• Ability to conduct initial security briefings, debriefings, indoctrinations, pre- / post-foreign travel briefings and refresher briefings, as appropriate.
• Ability to support Defense Security Service (DSS) or other customer security assessments.
• Communication skills to maintain a positive on-going relationships with internal / external customers.
• Ability to conduct briefings and participate in technical meetings with internal / external customers.
• Basic knowledge of conducting security incident / violation investigations and developing a final report.
• Firm understanding of what constitutes personally identifiable information (PII) and / or company proprietary and safeguarding methods to prevent unauthorized access.