Cryptographic Planner - Cyber Capability Center - TS w/ SCI/SAP Eligibility

Applied Research Solutions; Illinois; On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions seeks a full-time Cryptographic Planner based at Scott AFB, IL to support HQ Cyber Capability Center and AF Cryptographic Modernization initiatives. The role requires developing strategic plans, documenting MAJCOM inputs, and advising leadership on crypto program directions through 2026-2060, with emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and regulatory compliance.

You will prepare POM materials, brief cost estimates, and contribute to device management and keying

Qualifications

• Two years of advanced staff experience with planning, organizing, and negotiating effectively with cross-functional teams to drive adoption of critical recommendations.
• Expert knowledge of COMSEC equipment and keying material processes with minimum of two years’ experience.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with NSA, DoD, and DAF security policies and procedures related to cryptographic material and COMSEC keying material.

Responsibilities

• Provide POM support and advice on HQ CCC program and related SAF/HAF/Cyber/AFLCMC processes.
• Collect, consolidate, document, and review inputs; prepare MAJCOM POM documentation; brief cost estimates and initiatives.
• Develop strategic plans and roadmaps for Government review addressing cryptographic modernization and decertification challenges.
• Analyze and provide recommendations for crypto direction in 2026-2036 and long-term 2030-2060 timeframes.
• Provide Device Management, Accountability, and Algorithm Transition support and recommendations for crypto programs.
• Investigate opportunities for continuous Process Improvement within the Cryptographic Modernization team.
• Assist the government with RCMP database improvements, sustainment, and troubleshooting.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Program planning

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a full-time Cryptographic Planner located in Scott AFB, IL to support the Headquarters Cyber Capability Center (HQ CCC). The HQ CCC is charged with identifying cryptographic capability gaps across all operational domains—space, air, cyber, and ground—and with advancing Air Force (AF) Cryptographic Modernization (CM) initiatives and their associated ground, air, space, and weapons/munitions mission directives.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide Program Objective Memorandum (POM) support and advice on HQ CCC program and the processes of Secretary of the Air Force (SAF), Headquarters Air Force (HAF), Cyber Panel, HQ ACC, and Air Force Life Cycle Management Center AFLCMC Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division (AFLCMC/HNC).
• Collect, consolidate, document, and review inputs, prepare all forms of Major Command (MAJCOM) POM documentation (e.g. Power Point, Excel, Bullet Background Papers (BBP)), make recommendations, and brief cost estimates, initiatives and disconnects for each program under the program element (PE).
• Develop strategic plans and roadmaps for Government review and approval with long-term recommendations for AF Crypto, to address the large number of cryptographic algorithm decertification’s and the fast-changing technology.
• Analyze and provide recommendations regarding the potential direction and options for crypto in the 2026-2036 timeframes and long-term recommendations in the 2030-2060 timeframes.
• Provide Device Management, Accountability, and Algorithm Transition support and advice to HQ CCC by collecting and reviewing inputs, preparing documentation (e.g. power point, excel, BBPs), and making recommendations for each crypto program.
• Investigate opportunities for continuous Process Improvement within the Cryptographic Modernization team and its activities and provide recommendations to HQ CCC.
• Assist the government with Radio Cryptographic Modernization Plan (RCMP) database improvements, sustainment, and troubleshooting.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• TS Clearance with SCI/SAP Eligibility.
• Must be US Citizen
• Minimum of two years of advanced staff experience with planning, organizing, and negotiating effectively with leading cross-functional teams to drive the adoption of critical recommendations.
• Requires at least two years of staff experience managing complex, multi-faceted programs. Must possess strong oral and written communication skills to support staff action officer processes, including document reviews, program updates, and the creation of point papers.
• Expert knowledge of Communication Security (COMSEC) equipment and keying material processes with minimum of two years’ experience. Thorough understanding of controlling authority roles and responsibilities as well as complex equipment account roles and responsibilities.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with strategic level NSA, DoD, and DAF security policies and procedures as they pertain to cryptographic and keying material, associated classification guides pertaining to cryptographic algorithms, equipment, and COMSEC keying material.

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.