TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST.

Naval Special Warfare Command; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Special Warfare Command seeks a seasoned cyber/COMSEC professional to serve as a direct consultant and technical advisor in developing and administering COMSEC/KMI policy for command material and equipment. You will lead subordinate COMSEC/KMI personnel, manage holdings, and project future requirements while ensuring DoD EKMS compliance.

You will install local COMSEC account hardware/software, train alternates, and present staff briefings on new materials, highlighting usage and impact.

Qualifications

• Must have completed and passed the KMI Course of instruction (DoW V-4C-0013 / DoN CIN: A-4C-1340).
• Knowledgeable on current DoN EKMS/COMSEC orders and directives.
• Knowledgeable on current DoN key devices (SKL) operationally and administratively.
• Familiar with In-Line-Encryption devices and the operation of KMI, CMS, STE, IRIDIUM, and VIPER equipment.
• Experience with destruction, inventory, issuing, and using COMSEC material.

Responsibilities

• Advise on development, formulation, installation, and administration of command policy for COMSEC/KMI material and equipment.
• Direct subordinate COMSEC/KMI personnel in the holdings of material and equipment for command staff; analyze systems and project needs.
• Install and oversee local COMSEC account hardware/software; train alternates in Navy COMSEC/KMI operations.
• Develop and provide staff-level briefings on newly received COMSEC/KMI material and its use and impact.
• Provide COMSEC/KMI material training and guidance to all COMSEC user personnel.

Skills

COMSEC/KMI management

Staff leadership

Policy development

Staff training

Security policy compliance

Tools

In-Line-Encryption devices (STE)

VIPER phones

IRIDIUM secure-wireless

CMS/COMSEC systems

SKL devices knowledge

Job description

Duties

• You will serve as direct consultant and technical advisor in the development, formulation, installation, and administration of command policy for the command’s COMSEC/KMI material and equipment matters.
• You will manage and direct subordinate COMSEC/KMI personnel in the required holdings of COMSEC/KMI material and equipment for command staff, analyzes system, and projects future COMSEC/KMI material and equipment needs.
• You will install and oversee installation of local COMSEC account hardware and software, including training alternates in the Navy COMSEC/KMI operations.
• You will develop and provide staff level briefings on newly received and implemented COMSEC/KMI material and equipment, highlighting its contents/use and impact.
• You will provide COMSEC/KMI material and equipment training and guidance to all COMSEC user personnel.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• Incumbent is subject to periodic counterintelligence (CI) scope polygraphs. Employee must achieve and maintain all command required certifications.
• Required to report to the command when requested.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code 723, proficiency level INTERMEDIATE the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.
• You must have completed and passed the KMI Course of instruction (COI) (DoW V-4C-0013 / DoN CIN: A-4C-1340).

Qualifications

Experience with Key Management Infrastructure, adhering to current and new orders and directives as the Communications Secretary Account Manager, applying operational and administrative requirements to key devices and equipment, ability to oversee installing and training account hardware and software, utilization of In-Line-Encryption devices such as Secure Telephone Equipment, VIPER phones, IRIDIUM satellite secure-wireless, and practice with destruction, inventory, issuing and using applicable material to ensure job requirements are met.

• You must have completed and passed the KMI Course of instruction (COI) (DoW V-4C-0013 / DoN CIN: A-4C-1340).
• You must be knowledgeable on current DoN EKMS/COMSEC orders and directives.
• You must be knowledgeable on current DoN key devices (SKL) both operationally and administrative requirements.
• You must be familiar with In-Line-Encryption devices and the operation of KMI, CMS, STE, IRIDIUM, and VIPER equipment.
• Possess experience with destruction, inventory, issuing, and using COMSEC material.
• This position must comply with DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) Work Role and Proficiency Level (Intermediate) requirements for work role code 723 COMSEC Manager and obtain and maintain qualifications IAW DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at:

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.