Comsec Responsible Officer/fgt Support Specialist

• Serve as the primary advisor and provider of hands-on assistance for controlling and managing COMSEC assets across telemetry systems, secure voice telecommunications, and data encryption for multiple high-priority developmental weapon programs
• Load COMSEC keys prior to and during test missions, delivering critical, just-in-time cryptographic support to ensure uninterrupted secure operations
• Provide expert guidance and oversight for maintaining all required inspections, calibrations, and certifications on ALCM FGT electronic test and support equipment, including coordinating on-site activities
• Set up the full suite of FGT equipment for testing, schedule range resources, coordinate visitors and, and conduct Functional Ground Tests (FGT) to support ALCM program milestones
• Perform COMSEC Controlling Authority duties, administering cryptographic keys across multiple accounts to support weapon system developmental testing
• Manage the full COMSEC lifecycle, including processing outgoing shipments to national test sites, facilitating inter-squadron transfers, and handling destruction reports for mission-expended assets
• Conduct semi-annual and formal COMSEC inspections, prepare documentation (binders, requirements letters, safe consolidations), verify cryptographic asset locations across facilities, and achieve zero-deficiency results through meticulous preparation and adherence to national-level security protocols
• Deliver flexible, emergent support for high-priority programs, including keying for test events, asset transfers, and last-minute mission requirements
• Coordinate with cross-organizational stakeholders to resolve equipment shortfalls, deconflict schedules during major slips, and publish revised actionable test plans to prevent delays

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Bachelors in applicable discipline with 3-10 years of relevant experience
• Candidate must have and maintain a SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain SAP access
• Extensive experience in COMSEC, including receipt, issuance, safeguarding, accounting, transfer, and destruction of cryptographic materials per NSA and DoD regulations
• Hands-on expertise with key loading, and support for secure test data in weapon system programs
• Mechanical ability with knowledge of electronic test equipment, range scheduling, and multi-stakeholder coordination
• Proven ability to maintain strict accountability for high-volume, high-value assets in classified environments
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills with a focus on zero-defect performance
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, mission-driven settings with emergent requirements

Experience with Controlling Authority Duties