Industrial Security Specialist III - COMSEC

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 82,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Health coaching

Athletic trainers

Employee assistance program

Onsite health services

Job summary

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works is seeking an Industrial Security Specialist to manage COMSEC/KMI programs and ensure compliance with NSA and DoD standards. A valid Top Secret clearance is required to coordinate with program managers and Navy personnel while supporting key distribution and secure storage initiatives.

The role emphasizes security leadership, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with BIW stakeholders to meet milestones within the BOS framework.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance required.
• KMI/COMSEC certification preferred.
• Security+ certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership: ensure secure handling, storage, and safeguarding of CCI and keying material per NSA/DoD standards.
• Project Execution: act as BIW's COMSEC Account Manager with inventory, audits, reconciliations, and inspections.
• Training and Development: train alternate COMSEC custodians and Navy personnel on key handling and procedures.
• Team Collaboration: coordinate with program managers and stakeholders, report status and audit findings, pursue process improvements.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

KMI/COMSEC Certification

Security+ Certification

Job description

We offer a competitive salary for this role, with an expected range of $81,700-$103,500 per year. The final offer will depend on your experience, skills, and overall qualifications. General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works also provides a variety of benefits including medical & dental insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, life and disability insurance, company paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), health coaching, athletic trainers, employee assistance programs and onsite health services.

This position reports directly to the Facility Security Officer. The Industrial Security Key Management Infrastructure / Communications Security (KMI/COMSEC) Manager is responsible for the accurate and efficient management of BIW's COMSEC and KMI program. Applicants must have a valid and active Top Secret (TS) clearance with the DoD. Operating under the BIW Business Operating System (BOS), the Industrial Security Specialist ensures compliance with safety, quality, and performance standards while coordinating with other key stakeholders to meet overall milestones.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Leadership:

• Ensure secure handling, storage, and safeguarding of Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI) and keying material in accordance with NSA and DoD standards.
• Promote adherence to secure operational practices and participate in incident response actions involving COMSEC spills, losses, or compromises.

Project Execution:

• Serve as BIW's primary COMSEC Account Manager with accountability for all COMSEC inventory, audits, reconciliations, and regulatory inspections.
• Manage key ordering, destruction, distribution, and transfer activities while ensuring full compliance with applicable COMSEC policies.
• Support implementation and management of electronic key delivery systems and modern cryptographic platforms.

Training and Development:

• Train alternate COMSEC custodians and U.S. Navy personnel on key handling, emergency destruction procedures, reporting requirements, and account management processes.

Team Collaboration and Communication:

• Coordinate with program managers and maintain strong working relationships with DCSA, NAVSEA, SUPSHIP, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Communicate account status, audit findings, and compliance needs clearly to internal and external partners.
• Identify opportunities to modernize key distribution, improve compliance processes, and enhance secure storage and tracking systems.
• Recommend and implement process improvements that align with BIW BOS efficiency and quality goals.

Required/Preferred Education/Training

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• An active DoD Top Secret Clearance is required.
• KMI/COMSEC Certification preferred.
• Security+ Certification preferred.

Required/Preferred Experience

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a final Top Secret clearance.
• Prior experience in Industrial Security and handling controlled/classified information - particularly COMSEC - preferred.
• Working knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program Operations Manual (NISPOM) preferred.