COMSEC Manager

MANTECH; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a COMSEC Manager to join our team in El Segundo, CA. The primary function is to support DoD SAPs including SCI and collateral activities in a five‑day‑a‑week in‑office role.

Responsibilities include inventories, installation of secure equipment, keying material logistics, document control for Top-Secret materials, and ensuring compliance with security requirements. Travel within the area of responsibility may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with 4 years minimum in related field.
• 6 years of related experience, including 4 years in SCI/SAR environments.
• Must complete COMSEC Manager’s course within 6 months of starting on contract.
• Strong understanding of COMSEC accountability and procedures for issue/receipt/inventory/mailing of COMSEC equipment and materials.
• Familiarity with COMSEC acquisition, maintenance, operations, and disposition, and with ICDs, JAFANs, DoD Manuals and security policies.
• Working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct secure equipment and classified keying material inventories, inspections, and other COMSEC support and oversight functions.
• Install secure telephone equipment (STE) and coordinate delivery of encryption devices and keying material to IT staff maintaining classified networks.
• Administer Top-Secret inventory and document control for COMSEC equipment and materials.
• Conduct inventories per agency policy and report discrepancies to the government customer.
• Courier classified information and authorize official receipts for classified materials.
• Ensure compliance with AIS security requirements and physical security accreditation for supported facilities.
• Train personnel in COMSEC procedures and proper use of related equipment.

Skills

COMSEC knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MANTECH seeks a COMSEC Manager to join our team in El Segundo, CA.

The COMSEC Manager’s primary function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities. This is a five-day a week in the office role in El Segundo, CA.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct secure equipment and classified keying material inventories, inspections, and other COMSEC-related support and oversight functions.
• Perform installation of secure telephone equipment (STE) and coordinate the delivery of encryption devices and keying material to select Information Technology (IT) specialists maintaining classified networks.
• Administer a Top-Secret inventory and document control program to account for COMSEC equipment and materials.
• Conduct inventories per agency policy, reporting any discrepancies directly to the government customer.
• Courier classified information and author official receipts for classified materials.
• Ensure compliance with Automated Information Systems Security requirements related to COMSEC duties, as well as proper physical security accreditation for supported facilities.
• Train personnel in COMSEC procedures and the proper use of related equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent additional experience (4 years).
• 6 years of related experience, including a minimum of 4 years of experience in an SCI/SAR environment.
• Must complete the COMSEC Manager’s course within 6 months of starting on contract.
• Strong understanding of COMSEC accountability and procedures required for the issue, receipt, inventory, and mailing of COMSEC equipment and materials.
• Familiarity with COMSEC acquisition, maintenance, operations, and disposition, as well as relevant ICDs, JAFANs, DoD Manuals, and security policies.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience specifically within a SAR environment highly desired.
• Proven track record of managing physical security accreditation processes alongside designated Program Security Officers.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with DoD, military/civilian personnel, and industry partners in a dynamic environment.

Clearance Requirements:

• Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility, access eligibility for Special Access Program Information, and willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at adjustable desks in closed-area offices, with occasional movement inside and outside the office to access files and secure containers.
• Willingness to travel within the organizational Area of Responsibility via air and ground transportation as needed.
• Moderate lifting required (approximately 25-40 pounds) to move, remove, and install COMSEC-related equipment.

Full Time