COMSEC/KMI Security Specialist

U.S. Coast Guard; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

U.S. Coast Guard in Seattle, WA seeks a GS-0080-12 COMSEC/KMI Security Specialist. You will manage COMSEC/KMI operations, AKP maintenance, and MGC duties as part of the Department of Homeland Security.

This civilian role supports secure communications regionally and requires coordinating with a 3M/maintenance team and ensuring documentation and training compliance. Applicants must be able to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI clearance, complete KOAM COI within six months, and pursue Security+

Qualifications

• No formal education requirement for this position.
• Official college transcripts must be provided before appointment.
• Foreign education may be evaluated for equivalence to U.S. education.

Responsibilities

• Conduct COMSEC/KMI operations and AKP maintenance.
• Manage regional COMSEC account and advise on COMSEC material handling.
• Maintain local accounting records for COMSEC and LE accounts.
• Coordinate with 3M maintenance to service COMSEC equipment.
• Manage MGC computer system and KMI software; support Windows tasks.
• Provide policy and procedure guidance via SharePoint, email, and in person.

Skills

COMSEC/KMI operations

Policy and procedure support

Record keeping

Team coordination

Tools

SharePoint

KMI software

Windows operating system

Job description

• Department: Department of Homeland Security
• Location: Seattle, Washington
• Hiring Path: Public
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

This vacancy is for a GS - 0080 - 12, COMSEC/KMI Security Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Northwest District, C5I and SECURITY DIVISION in SEATTLE, Washington.

Key Responsibilities

You will serve as a COMSEC/KMI Security Specialist and be responsible for conducting Communications Security (COMSEC)/Key Management Infrastructure (KMI), Advanced Key Processor (AKP) Operation and Maintenance, and Management Client (MGC) duties. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Typical work assignments include: Managing the regional Communication Security (COMSEC) account and primary advisor on matters concerning the security and handling of COMSEC material. Maintaining local accounting records, including designations and responsibility acknowledgment letters, at both the COMSEC account and the Local Element (LE) account. Collaborating with the 3M coordinator or maintenance department to schedule and complete maintenance on COMSEC equipment.

Managing the Management Client (MGC) computer system running Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) software and fulfilling system operation and maintenance duties for the Windows operating system in conjunction with the KMI Help desk. Providing policy and procedure support for LEs and users via the SharePoint website, email, phone, on-sight, and written instruction. Must be able to maintain a final Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Successful completion of the Key Management Infrastructure Operating Account Manager (KOAM) Course of Instruction (COI) (A-4C-1340) within six months of appointment. Must successfully obtain Security Plus certification within six months of appointment and maintain currency throughout duration of employment. .

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.

Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.

If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information

Requirements & Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution.

Once selected & prior to appointment, applicants must provide an official college transcript. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. (see FOREIGN EDUCATION below).

College Transcript: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration.

Transcripts should be legible and detailed, showing course number and department (i.e., bio 101, math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours, and grade earned. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. To receive this credit, you must submit evidence of equivalency as provided by a credentialling evaluation service. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application.

See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.

DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select \"Benefits.\" Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $100602 – $130786/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.