Crypto Mod Cryptographic Planning-1

Credence; Illinois; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

Credence is looking for a professional to support Air Force cryptographic modernization efforts, focusing on capability gaps and solution development. Candidates should have active TS clearance, at least 2 years of experience in staff roles, and expert knowledge of COMSEC processes. The position entails strategic planning, documentation preparation, and collaboration with various teams. Credence offers competitive benefits including health care, retirement plans, and family leave.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience planning and organizing with cross-functional teams.
• 2 years of managing complex programs.
• Experience with cryptographic policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Participate in meetings and progress reviews.
• Draft and review various documentation.
• Prepare and present briefing materials.
• Provide POM support for related HQ CCC programs.

Skills

Active TS clearance with SCI/SAP eligibility

Advanced staff experience

Strong oral and written communication skills

Expert knowledge of COMSEC equipment

In-depth knowledge of NSA, DoD, DAF security policies

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

RCMP database

Job description

Contingent on Contract Award anticipated start Sumer of 2026

Overview

At Credence, we support our clients’ mission‑critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting‑edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for warfighters and secure our nation for a better future.

We are privately held, are repeatedly recognized as a top place to work, and have been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the last 12 years. We practice servant leadership and believe that by focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners, we all achieve greater success.

This position will support Air Force cryptographic modernization efforts by helping identify capability gaps, assess vulnerabilities in COMSEC and cryptographic systems, and develop recommendations, requirements, and strategic plans for modernized solutions across air, ground, space, cyber, and weapons platforms. The position also supports roadmap development, architecture and requirements documentation, compliance tracking, fielding strategies, and leadership briefings related to enterprise cryptographic modernization.

Responsibilities

• Participate in meetings, progress reviews, integrated teams, working groups, etc.
• Draft, edit, and review a variety of correspondence and documentation, primarily using Microsoft Office applications.
• Provide information management, records management, scheduling functions, and meeting/conference support.
• Prepare briefing/training materials and present briefings/trainings.
• Liaise and coordinate with personnel at all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Provide awareness of new/evolving requirements and recommendations for integration.
• Provide support for planning, programming, tracking, and financial execution.
• Prepare information papers, point papers, background papers, and staff studies.

Task‑Specific Responsibilities

• Provide POM support and advice for HQ CCC programs and related SAF, HAF, Cyber Panel, HQ ACC, and AFLCMC/HNC processes.
• Collect, consolidate, document, and review inputs; prepare MAJCOM POM documentation (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, BBPs); make recommendations; and brief cost estimates, initiatives, and disconnects for each PE.
• Develop strategic plans and roadmaps for Government review/approval with long‑term recommendations for AF Crypto to address algorithm decertifications and rapidly changing technology; analyze and recommend crypto direction/options for the 2026‑2036 and 2030‑2060 timeframes.
• Provide Device Management, Accountability, and Algorithm Transition support and advice to HQ CCC by collecting/reviewing inputs, preparing documentation, and making recommendations for each crypto program.
• Investigate opportunities for continuous process improvement within the Cryptographic Modernization team and provide recommendations to HQ CCC.
• Assist the Government with RCMP database improvements, sustainment, and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Active TS clearance with SCI/SAP eligibility.
• Minimum of 2 years of advanced staff experience planning, organizing, and negotiating effectively with cross‑functional teams to drive adoption of critical recommendations.
• At least 2 years of staff experience managing complex, multi‑faceted programs, with strong oral and written communication skills to support staff action officer processes, document reviews, program updates, and point papers.
• Expert knowledge of COMSEC equipment and keying material processes, with a minimum of 2 years of experience, and a thorough understanding of controlling authority roles/responsibilities and complex equipment account roles/responsibilities.
• In‑depth knowledge of and experience with strategic‑level NSA, DoD, and DAF security policies and procedures related to cryptographic and keying material, including classification guides for cryptographic algorithms, equipment, and COMSEC keying material.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development