COMSEC Manager (PL)

Canvas; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas seeks a highly experienced COMSEC specialist to support developmental weapon systems at Eglin AFB. The role involves managing cryptographic materials, loading keys for test missions, and ensuring compliance with NSA/DoD regulations.

You will oversee inspections, calibrations, and certifications on ALCM test equipment, coordinating on-site activities and asset accountability. The position requires hands-on cryptographic support, strong documentation skills, and the ability to work in a

Qualifications

• Experience with COMSEC materials handling, NSA/DoD regulations (AFMAN 17-1302-O, CNSSI)
• Hands-on key loading and cryptographic support for test missions
• Proven ability to manage inspections, calibrations, and certifications
• Strong organizational skills for high-value asset accountability in classified environments

Responsibilities

• Advise on COMSEC asset control across telemetry, secure voice, and data encryption for development programs.
• Load COMSEC keys and provide timely cryptographic support for test missions.
• Oversee inspections, calibrations, and certifications on ALCM FGT equipment and coordinate on-site activities.
• Set up FGT gear, schedule range resources, and conduct Functional Ground Tests to meet milestones.
• Manage COMSEC lifecycle including shipments, transfers, and destruction reporting.
• Prepare COMSEC documentation and ensure zero-defect readiness across sites.

Skills

COMSEC expertise

Key loading

Equipment calibration

Security compliance

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Electronic test equipment

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.