Communications Specialist

Tactical-Engineering-; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. seeks a Crypto/COMSEC Specialist to ensure COMSEC compliance for MIDS JTRS and TD L systems across domestic and FMS activities.

You will manage cryptographic key handling, safeguarding, and accountability per NSA/DoD policies, with readiness to travel. The role supports the Program Office, coordinating with government, industry, and foreign partners to ensure compliant use of COMSEC equipment and keying material; you will help ensure mission assurance,

Qualifications

• GED or equivalent years of experience.
• Knowledge of DoD regulations and industry standards.
• Experience with radio and communications equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain radio, microwave, and communications hardware and firmware.
• Program, optimize, and repair radios and related equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot systems; provide feedback to stakeholders.
• Record radio repairs and equipment inventory accurately.
• Support customers with radio and communications operations during tests and events.
• Use test analyzers and related troubleshooting equipment.
• Contribute to test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Assist in planning WWorking groups and day-to-day Test & Evaluation activities.
• Assist design plans based on site surveys for installation & integration of radios and systems.
• Qualify as CMS custodian and provide CMS support.

Skills

DoD regulations & standards

TDL systems & encryption

Test instruments & tools

Education

GED or equivalent experience

Tools

Test instruments

Radio equipment tools

Job description

The Crypto/COMSEC Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance with communications security (COMSEC) requirements in support of MIDS JTRS and Tactical Data Link (TDL) systems across both domestic operations and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) activities. The specialist provides subject matter expertise in cryptographic key management, handling, safeguarding, and accountability in accordance with NSA, DoD, and program-specific policies and procedures. This role includes traveling to domestic and international locations to support COMSEC operations, ensuring proper material control, secure implementation, and operational readiness in diverse environments.

The Crypto/COMSEC Specialist supports the Program Office by coordinating with Government, Industry, and foreign partner stakeholders to ensure compliant use of COMSEC equipment and keying material. This position directly impacts mission assurance, interoperability, and certification readiness by enforcing COMSEC procedures, supporting inspections and audits, resolving discrepancies, and proactively mitigating security risks associated with cryptographic systems and operations.

CORE FUNCTIONS / JOB DUITES

• Assist with the installation, configuration, and maintenance of radio, microwave, and communications systems hardware and firmware.
• Assist with programing, optimization, and repair of radios and associated communications equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot issues with radio and communications systems and equipment, and provide appropriate feedback to internal stakeholders.
• Accurately record radio repairs and maintenance, and equipment inventory.
• Provide technical support and assist customers with radio sand communication system operations for daily use and in support of various test events, including off-site support as needed.
• Use various test analyzers and related troubleshooting equipment.
• Provide required periodic input to pre-test and post-test documentation (e.g. Test Plan, Test Procedures, automated scripts, Daily Status Reports (DSR), Quick Look Reports (QLR), and Test Reports.
• Assist in the planning and coordination of working groups and day to day operations on radio/communication systems Test & Evaluation (T&E) and development efforts.
• Assist in the development of design plans based on site surveys supporting installation & integration of various radios and communication systems.
• Qualify as and provide support as a CMS custodian.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• DoD regulations and industry standards
• Various tools and test instruments used in performing maintenance and repair of electronic equipment.
• Tactical Data Link (TDL) Systems, communication Systems, and associated interfaces, computer control, and in-line and/or embedded encryption equipment.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

GED and/or equivalent years of experience

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• General office environment
• Computer/Equipment lab

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• May be expected to lift up to 25 lbs
• Frequent use of keyboard and typing
• Frequent sitting and standing

WORK SCHEDULE

9/80

The ability to work non-standard work hours and schedules in support of project requirements.

PAY RANGE

$80,000.00 to $105,000.00 annual salary, DOE

U.S. Citizenship is Required

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Candidates must have an active clearance OR the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance and will be subject to a US security background investigation (i.e. favorable background investigation / credit score). Additional eligibility requirements for access to various levels of classified information may also be required. An active security clearance is highly desirable.

Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer