Crypto SME Operations Manager

TJFACT LLC - Totally Joined for Achieving Collaborative Techniques; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Totally Joined for Achieving Collaborative Techniques (TJFACT) seeks an experienced Crypto SME Operations Manager to support the Department of State COMSEC mission in Springfield, VA. The role provides technical and operational leadership across cryptographic operations, CMCS, KMI, and modernization activities.

The ideal candidate has extensive COMSEC experience, a current security clearance, and the ability to lead teams while ensuring readiness and security of mission-critical cryptographic

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with active security clearance.
• 8+ years in cryptographic operations or engineering.
• Experience with CMCS, KMI, and Cryptographic Modernization.
• Experience with NIST 800-53 and security control lifecycle.
• Experience leading or managing technical personnel in classified environments.
• PMP certification or demonstrated program management experience.
• Security+ certification.
• CISSP certification within six (6) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead cryptographic operations, engineering, lifecycle support, and modernization activities supporting the COMSEC mission.
• Manage technical personnel responsible for COMSEC and cryptographic systems and operations.
• Provide senior-level subject matter expertise in CMCS, KMI, and Cryptographic Modernization.
• Oversee the lifecycle management, deployment, sustainment, and modernization of cryptographic devices, systems, and supporting infrastructure.
• Ensure cryptographic operations comply with security policies, NIST 800-53 controls, and security control lifecycle requirements.
• Coordinate technical activities across operations, engineering, cybersecurity, logistics, and other program stakeholders.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex cryptographic system and infrastructure issues.
• Develop and maintain operational procedures, engineering guidance, and technical documentation.
• Identify and mitigate technical and operational risks affecting cryptographic infrastructure and mission readiness.
• Participate in technical reviews, modernization planning, and implementation activities to ensure continuity of mission-critical capabilities.

Skills

Active security clearance

Cryptographic operations

CMCS

KMI

NIST 800-53

Leadership/mentoring

PMP certification

Security+

CISSP (within 6 months)

US Citizenship

Tools

CMCS

KMI

Job description

U.S. Department of State Communication Security (COMSEC)

Springfield, VA | Onsite | Full-Time

About Us

Totally Joined for Achieving Collaborative Techniques (TJFACT) is a minority-owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) delivering mission-focused professional services and technology solutions to the U.S. Government. Our teams support critical federal missions through collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence while building lasting partnerships with our customers, employees, and industry partners.

About This Position

TJFACT is seeking an experienced Crypto SME Operations Manager to support the Department of State Communications Security (COMSEC) mission in Springfield, VA. This position provides technical and operational leadership across cryptographic operations, engineering, lifecycle management, and modernization activities.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience with COMSEC operations, Communications Management Control System (CMCS), Key Management Infrastructure (KMI), and Cryptographic Modernization, with the ability to lead technical teams and maintain the readiness and security of mission-critical cryptographic capabilities.

Please note: This position is being recruited in support of a proposal effort. Any offer of employment is contingent upon contract award and successful completion of all pre-employment requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cryptographic operations, engineering, lifecycle support, and modernization activities supporting the COMSEC mission.
• Manage technical personnel responsible for COMSEC and cryptographic systems and operations.
• Provide senior-level subject matter expertise in CMCS, KMI, and Cryptographic Modernization.
• Oversee the lifecycle management, deployment, sustainment, and modernization of cryptographic devices, systems, and supporting infrastructure.
• Ensure cryptographic operations comply with applicable security policies, NIST 800-53 controls, and security control lifecycle requirements.
• Coordinate technical activities across operations, engineering, cybersecurity, logistics, and other program stakeholders.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex cryptographic system and infrastructure issues.
• Develop and maintain operational procedures, engineering guidance, and technical documentation.
• Identify and mitigate technical and operational risks affecting cryptographic infrastructure and mission readiness.
• Participate in technical reviews, modernization planning, and implementation activities to ensure continuity of mission-critical capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen
• Active security clearance
• Eight (8)+ years of experience in cryptographic operations and/or cryptographic engineering.
• Demonstrated experience with CMCS, KMI, and Cryptographic Modernization.
• Experience with NIST 800-53 and security control lifecycle requirements.
• Experience leading or managing technical personnel within classified operations, engineering, cybersecurity, or related environments.
• PMP certification or demonstrated program management experience/certification.
• Security+ certification.
• CISSP certification or equivalent within six (6) months of hire.
• Strong technical leadership, troubleshooting, risk management, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive Department of State or Department of Defense COMSEC experience.
• Experience with Type 1 cryptographic equipment and key-management environments.
• Experience leading classified technical operations teams.
• Experience with COMSEC accountability and cryptographic lifecycle management.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

TJFACT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We reserve the right to modify or revise job descriptions, in whole or in part. Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with applicable law.