COMSEC Manager (PL)

Canvas, Inc.; Town of Florida, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas is seeking a highly experienced COMSEC specialist to support developmental weapon systems, including telemetry, secure voice, data encryption, and ALCM FGT operations. You will manage COMSEC assets, load cryptographic keys for test missions, and ensure compliance with NSA/DoD regulations.

In this role, you will oversee equipment calibration and inspections, set up FGT test suites, coordinate range resources, and provide on-site guidance to cross-functional teams to maintain mission

Qualifications

• Extensive COMSEC experience, including handling cryptographic materials per NSA/DoD regulations (e.g., AFMAN 17-1302-O, CNSSI).
• Hands-on key loading and secure test data support for weapon programs.
• Mechanical ability with electronic test equipment, range scheduling, and multi-stakeholder coordination.
• Proven ability to maintain strict accountability for high-value, classified assets.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills with zero-defect mindset.
• Ability to adapt to emergent, mission-driven requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary advisor for COMSEC assets across telemetry, secure voice, and data encryption for high-priority programs.
• Load COMSEC keys prior to and during test missions for secure operations.
• Oversee inspections, calibrations, and certifications on FGT equipment and coordinate on-site activities.
• Set up FGT equipment, schedule range resources, coordinate visitors, and conduct tests to meet milestones.
• Manage COMSEC lifecycle including shipments, transfers, and destruction reports.
• Perform semi-annual and formal COMSEC inspections and maintain asset locations with zero-defect prep.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve equipment shortfalls and publish updated test plans.

Skills

COMSEC expertise

Key loading expertise

Equipment calibration

Security clearance handling

Documentation & organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.

About Canvas

Canvas was founded by Jami Peyton in 2007 to deliver real-world engineering and technology solutions that strengthen national defense. Since then, we’ve been guided by technical excellence, operational insight, and a shared commitment to the warfighter. Teamwork drives everything we do, enabling close collaboration across programs, customers, and colleagues to solve complex challenges. Our work supports key national security priorities like missile defense, test and evaluation, digital transformation, and warfighter readiness. As an award-winning company built on integrity, agility, and innovation, Canvas continues to grow and deliver mission-critical solutions that support the future of national defense.