COMSEC Responsible Officer

Abacus Technology is seeking a COMSEC Responsible Officer to establish controls for COMSEC materials, assist and guide users in COMSEC access, and conduct audits to ensure procedures are followed at Langley AFB. This is a full-time position.

Ensure all personnel receiving COMSEC material are enrolled in the Cryptographic Access Program (CAP) as required.
• Establish controls so that only properly cleared personnel with a legitimate need are permitted access to COMSEC material.
• Issue COMSEC material only to appropriately cleared and authorized individuals whose duties require it; advise them of their responsibility for properly safeguarding and controlling the COMSEC material in their possession.
• Establish a comprehensive user-training program for all COMSEC Responsible Officers (CROs) and Secure Voice Responsible Officers (SVROs) and alternates.
• Ensure CROs and SVROs conduct user training for all personnel having access to COMSEC material.
• Ensure users write COMSEC Standard Operating Procedures and coordinate on it with the COMSEC manager.
• Perform a semiannual assessment/audit of both the account and all user accounts.
• Provide CROs with applicable status information for the key they are issued.
• Process electronic messages received via KMI and take necessary actions to correct any discrepancies.
• Provide users guidance on shipping COMSEC-accountable equipment.
• Distribute keying material to user organizations when needed.
• Assist users in obtaining COMSEC-accountable Cryptographic Controlled Item (CCI) equipment in support of program/mission requirements.
• Ensure the COMSEC account maintains minimum on-hand requirements and holds only COMSEC material that is mission essential.
• Maintain COMSEC account files and prepares and submits accounting reports to the AF COR as required.
• Maintain hand receipt records of all COMSEC material issued to users.
• Ensure realistic Emergency Action Plans (EAP) exist at all user locations.
• Receive/send packages via Defense Courier Service (DCS) and ensure all material received reconciles with material listed on the transfer report.
• Provide AFLCMC SCI Info Assurance Tech Support and System Administration.
• Implement a comprehensive training program within the COMSEC account.
• Assist supported controlling authorities when conducting crypto-systems management revalidations and surveys.

3+ years experience in COMSEC support. Bachelor's degree in a related field. Additional work experience may be substituted for degree requirements. Must be Security+ CE certified. Familiar with directives concerning COMSEC material and able to ensure all COMSEC material issued to or held by the account is safeguarded and controlled according to the requirements of applicable Air Force, NSA, and associated specialized COMSEC publications and operational security doctrine for the associated COMSEC equipment or system. Strong knowledge of Air Force, DoD and applicable Federal Information Assurance Directives and Instructions. Must meet the full criteria under DoD Directive 8570.01 Information Assurance Management. Able to resolve issues quickly and efficiently. Must have strong team partnership and customer service skills. Strong troubleshooting skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to maintain a flexible schedule. Mist be a US citizen and hold a current Top Secret clearance.

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled