Corporate Policy Officer and Communications Security (COMSEC) Auditor - Experienced Level (Maryland)

About the role

Policy underpins all of NSA/CSS and the U.S. Signals Intelligence enterprise. NSA/CSS is looking for individuals with experience in researching laws and policy spanning the U.S. Government, including the Department of War and Office of Director of National Intelligence issuances.

If you have knowledge and skills to interpret law and policy, the ability to coordinate with a wide-array of experts, and writing ability to codify delegated authorities in policy.

What you will do

• NSA is hiring Corporate Policy Officers and Communications Security (COMSEC) Auditor Corporate Policy Officers.
• 1) Corporate Policy Officer responsibilities include: - Researching and developing policies that guide behavior and support mission objectives - Interpreting, reviewing, and coordinating Intelligence Community (IC), Department of War (DoW), and National policies affecting NSA activities - Recommending official NSA positions on policies to senior leadership - Advocating, promoting, and coordinating NSA policy positions with counterparts as required in the IC, DoW, other Executive Branch agencies, Congress, and others - Advising senior leadership in the establishment of agreements with mission partners - Soliciting policy requirements and needs from leaders across the enterprise and coordinating with partners to identify solutions through policy, support agreements, and authorizing mission-relevant activities.
• 2) Communications Security (COMSEC) Auditor Corporate Policy Officer responsibilities include: - Researching and developing policies that guide behavior and support mission objectives - Interpreting, reviewing, and coordinating National policies that affect COMSEC activities with the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of War (DoW) - Recommending, as the subject matter expert, official NSA positions on COMSEC policies to senior leadership - Advocating, promoting, and coordinating NSA/CSS policy positions dealing with COMSEC with counterparts as required in the IC, DoW, other Executive Branch agencies, and others - Maintaining a comprehensive understanding of national and NSA/CSS Central Office of Record level policies - Coordinating logistics and administrative items - Providing policy expertise to more than 1700 NSA Central Office of Record COMSEC accounts - Performing COMSEC audits of accounts in US and overseas for compliancy with National and NSA policies - Traveling in the U.S. and overseas for approximately 8 weeks per year - Communicating with COMSEC Account personnel before, during, and after the audit - Authoring formal COMSEC Audit reports upon completion of the audit

Education

Degree in a Writing or Policy related field (e.g., Law, Communications, Public Policy, Technical Writing, Creative Writing, and English) is preferred, but a degree in any field is acceptable.

How you will be evaluated

Desired skills for both types of Corporate Policy Officer positions: The ideal candidate is someone with a desire for continual learning who possesses strong problem-solving, analytic, and interpersonal skills, and is: - a strong communicator (both written and oral) - an active listener - politically savvy - accountable - adaptable - able to balance details with strategic vision - able to work effectively (independently and/or within teams) across functional areas in a collaborative environment - able to manage multiple tasks with competing timelines and deliverables 1) Desired skills for Corporate Policy Officer: Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: - Cybersecurity - Signals Intelligence - Information Technology (information systems, software, artificial intelligence, machine learning) - Human Resources - Program Management - Finance and Acquisition - Law - Personnel and Physical Security - Facilities and Logistics - Privacy and Civil Liberties 2) Desired skills for Communications Security (COMSEC) Auditor Corporate Policy Officer: Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas is imperative: - Communications Security (COMSEC) - top preference - Cybersecurity - Signals Intelligence - Information Technology - Program Management - Personnel and Physical Security - Auditing The ideal COMSEC Auditor Corporate Policy Officer is someone who: - Understands the COMSEC Auditor Central Offices of Record (COR) functions, including accountability, storage, issuance and receipt, disposal, and reporting. - Knows how to conduct account audits and inspections in accordance with National Policy. - Has experience with the COMSEC Material Control System (CMCS), which is imperative.

Documents you must provide

• The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS).
• All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority.
• DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement.
• If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.

What to expect next

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Additional information

Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position. Salary Range: $85,447 - $187,093 (Full Performance, Senior) Salary range varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position.

Training will be provided based on the selectee's needs and experience. Benefits: NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package. Work Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible).