Corporate Policy Officer/Communications Security (COMSEC) Auditor

$82,764 - $181,216/Yr

National Security Agency - Fort Meade, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Fort Meade, MD

National Security and International Affairs

About the position

The Corporate Policy Officer/Communications Security (COMSEC) Auditor at the National Security Agency (NSA) is responsible for researching, developing, and interpreting policies that guide behavior and support mission objectives related to COMSEC activities. This role involves advocating for NSA policy positions, advising senior leadership, and conducting audits to ensure compliance with national and NSA policies. The position requires travel both domestically and internationally to perform audits and communicate with COMSEC account personnel.

Responsibilities

• Researching and developing policies that guide behavior and support mission objectives.
• Interpreting, reviewing, and coordinating Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), and National policies affecting NSA activities.
• Recommending official NSA positions on policies to senior leadership.
• Advocating, promoting, and coordinating NSA policy positions with counterparts in the IC, DoD, and other Executive Branch agencies.
• Advising senior leadership in establishing agreements with mission partners.
• Conducting audits to ensure COMSEC accounts are compliant with national and NSA policies.
• Communicating with COMSEC Account personnel before, during, and after the audit.
• Authoring formal COMSEC Audit reports upon completion of the audit.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree with no experience, or a Master's degree with 1 year of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 3 years of relevant experience.
• High school diploma or GED with 7 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree with 5 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience.
• Relevant experience must be performing policy-related work in a subject matter related to the position.
• Knowledge and experience in Communications Security (COMSEC) material control and accountability, processes, policies, and procedures.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge in Cybersecurity
• Experience in Signals Intelligence
• Background in Information Technology
• Familiarity with Human Resources
• Experience in Program Management
• Knowledge in Finance and Acquisition
• Understanding of Law
• Experience in Personnel and Physical Security
• Knowledge in Facilities and Logistics

Benefits

• Relocation assistance
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan