COMSEC Manager (PL)

Overview: 780TS at Eglin AFB is seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented individual with specialized COMSEC expertise in supporting developmental weapon systems including telemetry secure voice telecommunications data encryption and Air-Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) Functional Ground Test (FGT) operations. This critical role provides hands-on advice assistance and direct support for managing COMSEC assets loading cryptographic keys for test missions overseeing equipment calibration and inspections and executing full FGT test events.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience in COMSEC including receipt issuance safeguarding accounting transfer and destruction of cryptographic materials per NSA and DoD regulations (e.g. AFMANO CNSSI standards).
• 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.

Desired Skills

• Experience with Controlling Authority Duties

Education Requirements

• Bachelors in applicable discipline with 3-10 years of relevant experience.

Security Requirements

• Candidate must have and maintain a SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain SAP access.