COMSEC Manager (PL)

Canvas Inc.; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas Inc. seeks a highly experienced COMSEC Specialist at Eglin AFB to manage cryptographic materials, load keys for test missions, and oversee inspections and calibrations of FGT equipment in support of ALCM programs.

The role requires SECRET clearance eligibility, strong organizational skills, and proven ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders in a high-security environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive COMSEC experience with NSA/DoD regulations (e.g., AFMAN 17‑1302‑O, CNSSI).
• Hands‑on key loading and secure test data support for weapon system programs.
• Maintain inspections, calibrations and certifications for test equipment in high‑security environments.
• Ability to manage high‑value, classified assets with meticulous accountability.
• Strong organizational skills and precise documentation practices.
• Proven ability to coordinate across multiple organizations to meet test milestones.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary advisor for COMSEC asset control across telemetry, secure voice, and data encryption.
• Load COMSEC keys before and during test missions to ensure uninterrupted secure operations.
• Oversee inspections, calibrations, and certifications on ALCM FGT equipment and coordinate on‑site activities.
• Set up FGT equipment for testing, schedule range resources, and coordinate visitors.
• Perform COMSEC Controlling Authority duties and manage cryptographic keys across accounts.
• Process outgoing shipments, enable inter‑squadron transfers, and handle destruction reports for assets.
• Conduct semi‑annual and formal COMSEC inspections and prepare certification documentation.
• Provide emergent support for high‑priority programs including keying for test events.

Skills

COMSEC expertise

Key loading

Security procedures

Documentation & tracking

Cross‑functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Range scheduling tools

Job description

Overview : 780TS at Eglin AFB is seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented individual with specialized COMSEC expertise in supporting developmental weapon systems, including telemetry, secure voice telecommunications, data encryption, and Air-Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) Functional Ground Test (FGT) operations. This critical role provides hands‑on advice, assistance, and direct support for managing COMSEC assets, loading cryptographic keys for test missions, overseeing equipment calibration and inspections, and executing full FGT test events.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary advisor and provider of hands‑on assistance for controlling and managing COMSEC assets across telemetry systems, secure voice telecommunications, and data encryption for multiple high‑priority developmental weapon programs.
• Load COMSEC keys prior to and during test missions, delivering critical, just‑in‑time cryptographic support to ensure uninterrupted secure operations.
• Provide expert guidance and oversight for maintaining all required inspections, calibrations, and certifications on ALCM FGT electronic test and support equipment, including coordinating on‑site activities.
• Set up the full suite of FGT equipment for testing, schedule range resources, coordinate visitors and, and conduct Functional Ground Tests (FGT) to support ALCM program milestones.
• Perform COMSEC Controlling Authority duties, administering cryptographic keys across multiple accounts to support weapon system developmental testing.
• Manage the full COMSEC lifecycle, including processing outgoing shipments to national test sites, facilitating inter‑squadron transfers, and handling destruction reports for mission‑expended assets.
• Conduct semi‑annual and formal COMSEC inspections, prepare documentation (binders, requirements letters, safe consolidations), verify cryptographic asset locations across facilities, and achieve zero‑deficiency results through meticulous preparation and adherence to national‑level security protocols.
• Deliver flexible, emergent support for high‑priority programs, including keying for test events, asset transfers, and last‑minute mission requirements.
• Coordinate with cross‑organizational stakeholders to resolve equipment shortfalls, deconflict schedules during major slips, and publish revised actionable test plans to prevent delays.

Required Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience in COMSEC, including receipt, issuance, safeguarding, accounting, transfer, and destruction of cryptographic materials per NSA and DoD regulations (e.g., AFMAN 17‑1302‑O, CNSSI standards).
• Hands‑on expertise with key loading, and support for secure test data in weapon system programs.
• Mechanical ability with knowledge of electronic test equipment, range scheduling, and multi‑stakeholder coordination.
• Proven ability to maintain strict accountability for high‑volume, high‑value assets in classified environments.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and problem‑solving skills with a focus on zero‑defect performance.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, mission‑driven settings with emergent requirements.

Desired Skills

• Experience with Controlling Authority Duties

Education Requirements

• Bachelors in applicable discipline with 3-10 years of relevant experience.

Security Requirements

• Candidate must have and maintain a SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain SAP access.