COMSEC Security Specialist

Description

The Office of Emergency Management (A/DOES/OEM) is the Department of State organization responsible for fulfilling the Department's responsibilities mandated by Presidential Policy Directive 40 (PPD-40), National Continuity Policy .

The Department's Continuity programs cover the full range of threats to national security that derive from natural disasters, military and terrorist attacks, technological emergencies, or other emergencies. The Continuity Communications Division (A/DOES/OEM/CCD), Office of Emergency Management is responsible for developing emergency and continuity plans and programs and an appropriate state of readiness that prepare the Secretary and the Department to respond to any national security emergency.

The scope of this requirement encompasses obtaining Audio Visual (AV), Telecommunications/PBX, and Information Technology (IT) communications systems support and continuity communications services necessary for the design, development, implementation, deployment, operation, and maintenance in support of the Bureau's continuity-specific hardware and software applications, telecommunications/networking systems, and continuity communications operations. The tasks described below will be performed as a part of a technical team including other contract and government personnel.

The objective of this requirement is to provide A/DOES/OEM/CCD with real-time services for the operations, maintenance, testing, and development of Audio Visual (AV), Information Technology (IT), and telecommunications systems, and Security/COMSEC program support for continuity communications operations that enable the Bureau of Administration and A/DOES/OEM/CCD to conduct the Department of State's domestic emergency continuity mission.

The purpose of this task order is to provide technical/professional personnel to provide planning, analysis requirements definition, design, development, implementation, integration, and training to support its mandated mission.

Job Duties:

• Personnel, information, physical, industrial and operations security in support of collateral, special access program (SAP), sensitive compartmented information (SCI), Insider Threat (InT), security education training and awareness (SETA) and alternative compensatory control measures (ACCM) programs.
• Assist with day‑to‑day security operations at operating sites and serves as a liaison with other USG Departments and agencies with respect to OEM's COMSEC, accreditation, physical, personnel, and information security issues.
• Assist the primary Unit Security Officer with OEM facilities. Will assist the senior Special Security Representative (SSR) with OEM spaces.
• Assist with developing, implementing, managing, and monitoring policies, instructions, procedures, control systems, and methods to prevent compromise or loss of classified information or material.
• Assist with access control equipment, access administration (access lists and rosters), access procedures, safes, safe inventories, safe and door combinations, vaults, locks, and keys for doors within OEM facilities
• Assist with visitor access and access control processes and procedures, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Assist with security support to conferences (i.e. process VARs, verification of participant clearances, provide/transport classified information/materials, site surveys, on-site support, etc.).
• With Government direction, prepare and deliver security indoctrinations and briefings on all security procedures and topics.
• Input and update badge and credential records in the badge system.
• Assist with physical security, surveys, and inspections.
• Assist with maintaining correspondence suspense files, records, files for reports, operating procedures, internal memorandums, and composes correspondence.
• Maintain security-related databases to ensure the integrity of the applicable information.
• Assist with providing COMSEC and related security guidance to OEM staff at multiple geographically separated facilities and with the design and implementation of COMSEC and other security training programs for Office staff.
• Provide technical and operational support to COMSEC account managers in the daily handling, safeguarding, distribution, and destruction of COMSEC keying material and equipment.
• Ensures COMSEC material is handled in accordance with federal regulations, that there are no infractions in the process, and that transfers of accountable material are properly recorded and reported.
• Proficient with COMSEC equipment such as SKL, KIK-30, KIK-11, and legacy key loaders.
• Proficient in COMSEC operations, including key management, handling classified COMSEC material, and supporting audit and inspection activities.
• Monitor and maintain accurate records of COMSEC assets via KMI/EKMS or other COMSEC accounting systems.
• Prepare and process COMSEC material requests, transaction reports, and other documentation as required.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in the security functional area, and 3-5 years' experience in COMSEC operations, including key management, handling classified COMSEC material, and supporting audit and inspection activities.
• Previous experience as an COMSEC Manager, Alternate COMSEC Manager, or KMI Registration Manager.
• In-depth knowledge of CNSSI 4005 (Safeguarding COMSEC) and CNSSI 4006 (Communications Security (COMSEC) Monitoring).
• At least 5 years of experience with the latest security policies, processes, and procedures including personnel, information, physical, industrial and operations security in support of collateral, special access program (SAP), sensitive compartmented information (SCI), Insider Threat (InT), security education training and awareness (SETA) and alternative compensatory control measures (ACCM) programs.
• Completion of NSA COMSEC Manager or KMI Operator training courses.
• Experience with the Federal government level security policy and procedures.
• Experience with handling classified correspondence and materials, knowledge of Microsoft Office suite tools, and experience in writing, editing, and managing executive correspondence.
• Demonstrated subject matter knowledge of intelligence community, and national-level personnel security policies and procedures.
• Thorough understanding of the federal rules and regulations that encompass the SCI and collateral security process.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to use discretion when handling sensitive personal information.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills; ability to maintain 100% accountability in high-tempo environments.
• The ability to work independently, be self-motivated, and problem solve.
• Must be able to follow established policies and regulations with exact precision and attention to detail.
• Must be able to develop and maintain productive working relationships with colleagues both internal and external to the Department.
• Must be in good physical health to deal with long hours occasionally needed in emergency situations.
• Top-Secret clearance, with the ability to acquire Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.
• Occasional travel to support remote locations throughout the country, as needed, may be required.