Communications Security Clerk

Aviation Systems Engineering Company; Fallon Station (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Veteran-friendly

Job summary

ASEC seeks a Communications Security (COMSEC) Clerk to support NAS Fallon, NV and COMSEC operations on site. You will manage administrative records, inventories, and safeguarding for COMSEC material, coordinating with government personnel and site leadership.

Required qualifications include prior COMSEC clerk experience and familiarity with Navy COMSEC procedures; experience with KMI/EKMS and COMSEC inspections is a plus. DoD Top Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Previous COMSEC Clerk, COMSEC Account support, or Local Element experience.
• Familiarity with Navy COMSEC accountability and safeguarding procedures.
• Experience with Key Management Infrastructure (KMI), Electronic Key Management System (EKMS).
• Experience supporting COMSEC inspections, inventories, hand receipts, and destruction documentation.
• Previous experience supporting Navy aviation, training commands, or Special Access Programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with receipt, issue, transfer, storage, inventory, return, and authorized disposition of COMSEC material and controlled cryptographic items.
• Prepare accountability records, hand receipts, transaction documentation, inventory reports.
• Participate in inventories, reconcile records against material on hand, report discrepancies.
• Verify recipient authorization before issuing material and maintain custody documentation.
• Safeguard classified material using approved handling, storage, and access procedures.
• Track material status, deadlines, and notify responsible managers of approaching actions.
• Assist with destruction and witnessing activities when trained.
• Support COMSEC inspections, audits, and account reviews by organizing records.

Skills

COMSEC Clerk

COMSEC Account support

Local Element experience

KMI

EKMS

Tools

KMI

EKMS

Job description

Description

Location: NAS Fallon, NV

Security Clearance Requirement: Top Secret

Telework Eligible? No, work will be performed on site at NAS Fallon, NV

What You’ll Do:

Support mission-critical Navy training systems at NAS Fallon, NV!

As the Communications Security (COMSEC) Clerk you will support communications security operations at NAS Fallon, NV. You will provide administrative, inventory, accountability, and safeguarding support for COMSEC material and associated records used in operational and training environments. You will also perform assigned duties under the oversight of the designated Government COMSEC Account Manager or Custodian and coordinate with Government security personnel and ASEC site leadership.

• Assist with the receipt, issue, transfer, storage, inventory, return, and authorized disposition of COMSEC material and controlled cryptographic items.
• Prepare and maintain accurate accountability records, hand receipts, transaction documentation, inventory reports, and supporting files.
• Participate in scheduled and unscheduled inventories, reconcile records against material on hand, and promptly report discrepancies.
• Verify recipient authorization before issuing material and maintain documentation of custody and transfers.
• Safeguard classified and sensitive material using approved handling, storage, access, and transportation procedures.
• Track material status, required actions, and suspense dates; notify the COMSEC Account Manager or Custodian of approaching deadlines.
• Assist with authorized destruction and witnessing activities when trained and designated, and maintain required documentation.
• Support COMSEC inspections, audits, account reviews, and corrective actions by organizing records and assembling requested evidence.
• Immediately report suspected loss, compromise, unauthorized access, improper handling, or accountability discrepancies through established reporting channels.
• Maintain training records, appointment documentation, access rosters, and local operating procedures as assigned.
• Assist with approved COMSEC accountability systems and electronic records within assigned permissions.
• Coordinate material requirements and administrative support with authorized users, security staff, and operational personnel.
• Perform related security administrative duties within the assigned position and contract scope.

This description outlines the general nature and scope of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

What You’ll Bring:

Required Qualifications:

• Previous COMSEC Clerk, COMSEC Account support, or Local Element experience.
• Familiarity with Navy COMSEC accountability and safeguarding procedures.
• Experience with Key Management Infrastructure (KMI), Electronic Key Management System (EKMS), or related accountability tools.
• Experience supporting COMSEC inspections, inventories, hand receipts, and destruction documentation.
• Previous experience supporting Navy aviation, training commands, or Special Access Programs.

Equally Important:

• Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• Proactive, self-directed work style with the ability to operate independently.
• Analytical thinker with proven problem-solving capabilities.
• Highly organized, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Who We Are:

ASEC offers meaningful, mission-driven work within a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We partner with our government customers to deliver innovative solutions across engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. Above all, we are committed to doing what's right for the Warfighter-plain and simple. Explore what makes ASEC different by visiting our website.

• 100% employee-owned company. Learn more about our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) here!
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision coverage, HSA/FSA options, disability insurance, and more!
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate education
• Veteran-friendly employer
• Thriving employee culture

ASEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote employees based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), or any other status protected by law.

ASEC also complies with all applicable pay transparency laws and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing compensation.