COMSEC Manager - KMI/KOAM (Onsite)

Choosecolumbusga; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a COMSEC Manager to support Key Management Infrastructure operations onsite. You will manage COMSEC accounts, oversee daily KMI activities, and ensure compliance with NSA guidelines. Strong attention to detail and security mindset are essential.

Candidates must have a university degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years, U.S. citizenship, and active Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• University degree with minimum 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with minimum 3 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required and active Top Secret clearance is required prior to start date.
• KMI training certification.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily COMSEC support and oversee daily KMI account operations.
• Document accountability actions using KMI software.
• Perform Device Registration Manager (DRM) or Device Local Type 1 Registration (DLT1RA) activities.
• Perform KMI registration, initialization, and endorsements.
• Responsible for receipt, custody, issue, safeguarding, accounting, and destruction of COMSEC material.
• Process incoming/outgoing COMSEC shipments and conduct regular inventories.

Skills

KMI account management

Security compliance

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Documentation

Education

University degree

Tools

KMI software

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-07-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-138 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 138

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

As a COMSEC professional you will serve as the primary Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) Operating Account Manager (KOAM) and support as an alternate COMSEC manager on a traditional / manual DIAS account, following National Security Agency (NSA) and external customer guidelines. You will be based at our Cedar Rapids IA facility, working on site, providing critical COMSEC support and overseeing daily operations of the KMI account. Your attention to detail, time management skills, and organizational skills, with proper follow-through will be essential to your success as a COMSEC manager. Extensive understanding of the NSA CSSM Policy 3-16 or other agency COMSEC doctrine and their associated references will be utilized daily.

** This onsite position in Cedar Rapids, IA

What YOU will do:

• Work daily providing key support to multiple programs performing the production, manufacturing, and depot of COMSEC assets.
• Utilize KMI software to document accountability actions.
• Perform Device Registration Manager (DRM) or Device Local Type 1 Registration
• Authority (DLT1RA) roles / responsibilities.
• Perform KMI registration, initialization, and endorsements.
• Responsible for the receipt, custody, issue, safeguarding, accounting, and destruction of COMSEC material.
• Process incoming / outgoing COMSEC shipments.
• Perform regular inventories, compliance validations, and incident reporting and investigations as necessary.
• Tracking supersession dates, draft tracer actions, and submitting accurate and timely accounting reports.
• Management of fill devices and other COMSEC equipment, perform software upgrades to ECUs and secure telephone equipment.
• Provide on-the-job training to the COMSEC team, production, leaders, engineers, assemblers, and other COMSEC users in all aspects of COMSEC accountability, security, compliance, and established local COMSEC policy.

Qualifications YOU Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• KMI training certification.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Previous NSA COMSEC certification.
• Security+ Certification Management of a COMSEC account in a production/depot environment.
• Experience with End Cryptographic Unit management and load/update procedures.
• Experience with troubleshooting COMSEC equipment.
• Knowledgeable of legacy COMSEC equipment.
• Experience in the management of Windows based information systems.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate. employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child, and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
• And more!

Do you want to be part of a new, exciting initiative to combine foundational IT with new digital technologies? Our Digital Technology team is driving business efficiencies and a better customer experience by connecting technologies, people, information and processes. From making aircraft more electric, intelligent and integrated to building new software platforms such as Internet of Things, big data, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, there’s no better place to be right now than in digital. If you’re an agile thinker who enjoys utilizing modern technology to make big improvements, then you’re a perfect fit for this team. Join Collins Aerospace to help us revolutionize the aerospace industry today!

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Onsite:

Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.