Alternate COMSEC Manager (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation benefits (3 weeks)

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life and disability insurance

Pet insurance and other coverages

Parental leave benefits

Employee assistance program

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a COMSEC professional to serve as an Alternate COMSEC Manager, ensuring compliance with DoW and NSA directives. This onsite role requires handling sensitive materials, maintaining accountability, and supporting the COMSEC Manager and Facility Security Officer.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens, able to obtain Top Secret clearance, and have at least 2 years of direct COMSEC experience; DoD clearance is a prerequisite for day one.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued Top Secret security clearance is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct COMSEC experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accountability, control, and destruction of COMSEC and classified materials in compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and NSA/CSS Policy Manual 3-16.
• Order, receive, and transfer cryptographic keys.
• Assist in the shipment, receipt, and accountability of COMSEC materials.
• Management of fill devices and other COMSEC equipment, perform software upgrades to ECUs and secure telephone equipment.
• Conduct semi-annual and annual inventories of COMSEC and classified materials.
• Develop and implement security procedures to ensure proper control and accountability of sensitive materials.
• Assist in maintaining security awareness programs and conducting annual self-inspections.
• Verify identification, clearance levels, and need-to-know for individuals requesting access to COMSEC or classified materials.
• Provide support and excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Operate in alignment with corporate and division policies, practices, and business ethics.

Skills

COMSEC experience

Security clearance experience

Citizenship required

Education

University Degree

Tools

DIAS

NISPOM familiarity

Job description

Location

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-139 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 139

Date Posted

2026-10-12

Country

United States of America

Position Role Type

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

As a COMSEC professional you will serve as an Alternate COMSEC Manager and play a critical role in ensuring compliance with Department of War (DoW) and other government agency directives. You will support the COMSEC Manager and Facility Security Officer in maintaining accountability, security and integrity of COMSEC / classified material. This onsite role provides a unique opportunity to work in a highly sensitive environment, requiring strict confidentiality and attention to detail.

• This is onsite position in Cedar Rapids, IA and a DoD Secret Clearance is needed**

What You Will Do

• Maintain accountability, control, and destruction of COMSEC and classified materials in compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and NSA/CSS Policy Manual 3-16.
• Order, receive, and transfer cryptographic keys.
• Assist in the shipment, receipt, and accountability of COMSEC materials.
• Management of fill devices and other COMSEC equipment, perform software upgrades to ECUs and secure telephone equipment.
• Conduct semi-annual and annual inventories of COMSEC and classified materials.
• Develop and implement security procedures to ensure proper control and accountability of sensitive materials.
• Assist in maintaining security awareness programs and conducting annual self-inspections.
• Verify identification, clearance levels, and need-to-know for individuals requesting access to COMSEC or classified materials.
• Provide support and excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Operate in alignment with corporate and division policies, practices, and business ethics.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued Top Secret security clearance is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct COMSEC experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working with government policies and procedures related to COMSEC and classified materials.
• Management of a COMSEC account in a production/depot environment.
• Familiar with Distributed INFOSEC Accounting System (DIAS).
• Experience with maintaining accountability and control of COMSEC and classified materials in compliance with DoW and NSA directives.
• Experience with inventory management, including conducting semi-annual or annual inventories of sensitive materials.
• Experience with End Cryptographic Unit management and load/update procedures.
• Familiarity with Industrial Security policies and procedures, including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
• Experience with verifying clearance levels and access requirements for individuals handling classified materials.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-energy environment.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child, and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
• And more!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions - whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE

• Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world - and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to,