COMSEC/Cryptographic Mod Partner Engagement and Mission Alignment-10

Credence; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Job summary

Credence is actively seeking professionals to support Air Force Cryptographic Modernization efforts, focusing on capability gaps, vulnerabilities, and strategic roadmaps across multiple platforms. The role includes developing requirements, architecture documentation, and leadership briefings to align with enterprise cryptographic modernization goals.

The candidate will contribute to information papers, roadmaps, and presentations, ensuring compliance and effective fielding strategies while

Qualifications

• TS Clearance with SCI/SAP eligibility is required.
• Minimum of two years of advanced staff experience with planning, organizing and negotiating with cross-functional teams to drive critical recommendations.
• In-depth knowledge of NSA, DoD and DAF security policies regarding cryptographic materials and COMSEC.

Responsibilities

• Participate in meetings and reviews with integrated teams and stakeholders.
• Draft, edit and review correspondence and documentation using Microsoft Office applications.
• Provide information management, scheduling and meeting support.
• Prepare briefing materials and present trainings for leadership and staff.
• Coordinate with personnel at all levels inside and outside the organization.

Skills

TS Clearance

Cross-functional leadership

Staff coordination

Strategic policy knowledge

Tools

Task Management Tool (TMT)

Job description

Join a team where innovation meets mission. Our AI, cloud, cyber, and modernization solutions save agencies thousands of hours, safeguard national security, and strengthen health and humanitarian missions worldwide. With more than 1,700+ team members, 1,500+ AI & data experts, and 100+ prime contracts, we deliver on a scale and with purpose.

We've been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for six consecutive years and named to the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 13 of the past 14 years. Credence is a welcoming environment for those looking to grow and make a meaningful impact. We encourage employees to push boundaries and help solve critical, world-changing federal challenges.

Position Summary

Credence has an immediate need for Partner Engagement and Mission Alignment personnel to support Air Force Cryptographic Modernization efforts by helping identify capability gaps, assess vulnerabilities in COMSEC and cryptographic systems, and develop recommendations, requirements, and strategic plans for modernized solutions across air, ground, space, cyber, and weapons platforms. The position also supports roadmap development, architecture and requirements documentation, compliance tracking, fielding strategies, and leadership briefings related to enterprise cryptographic modernization

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below:

• Participate in meetings, progress reviews, integrated teams, working groups, etc.
• Draft, edit, and review a variety of correspondence and documentation, primarily using Microsoft Office applications.
• Provide information management, records management, scheduling functions, and meeting/conference support.
• Prepare briefing/training materials and present briefings/trainings.
• Liaise and coordinate with personnel at all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Provide awareness of new/evolving requirements and recommendations for integration.
• Provide support for planning, programming, tracking, and financial execution.
• Prepare information papers, point papers, background papers, and staff studies

Task-Specific Responsibilities

• Perform investigative analysis of current CM practices and provide recommendations to improve, streamline, and manage CM and sustainment efforts. Draft point papers, roadmaps, and presentations for HAF A6 use, aligned with senior leader and warfighter requirements
• Provide analysis and recommendations on crypto implementation issues as requested by the HAF A6 liaison. Examples may include platform integration issues, impacts of decertification and replacement notices, fielding schedule impacts, background papers, briefing development support, and engagement with crypto stakeholders
• Assist the SF S6 liaison with Crypto Modernization by conducting studies, analyzing data, and providing recommendations. Draft supporting documents such as point papers and presentations to align with Strategic Cybersecurity Program (SCP) objectives and senior leader guidance
• Assist the HAF A6 representative with assessments of existing and emerging radio and crypto devices against communication standards to ensure compliance and develop Sensitive but Unclassified guidance to reduce reliance on NSA High Assurance radio/cryptographic devices

Requirements

• TS Clearance with SCI/SAP eligibility
• Minimum of two years of advanced staff experience with planning, organizing, and negotiating effectively with leading cross-functional teams using existing Task Management Tool (TMT) or other staff coordination standards, document reviews, program updates, and background papers to drive the adoption of critical recommendations
• Minimum of two years of advanced staff experience with planning, organizing, and negotiating effectively with leading cross-functional teams to drive the adoption of critical recommendations
• In-depth knowledge and experience with strategic level NSA, DoD, and DAF security policies and procedures as they pertain to cryptographic and keying material, associated classification guides pertaining to cryptographic algorithms, equipment, and COMSEC keying material

Why This Role Matters

• Real-World Impact—Your work will support defense and health agencies where AI solutions directly contribute to national security and public well-being.
• Growth-Oriented Environment—Learn from technical leaders, innovate within Agentic AI, and mentor those around you in AI best practices.
• Culture of Empowerment—You'll be part of a team that values innovation, trust, collaboration, and mission success.

Please join us, as together we build a better world one mission at a time powered by Technology and its People!

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development