Alternate COMSEC Manager | Top Secret Clearance | 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

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.