COMSEC Manager

Job Description

At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics (LMA), we approach each day with creativity, innovation, and integrity. We hire people with a broad set of technical skills who are ready to take on some of industry's greatest challenges and make an impact on our nation's security.


The selected candidate will join the LMA Classified Cybersecurity Team as a COMSEC Custodian/Manager on-site at Patuxent River, Maryland. They will:
• Enforce proper receipt, transfer, accountability, safeguarding, and destruction of keying material/equipment in accordance with National Security Agency (NSA) Central Security Service Policy Manual No. 3-16 and related COMSEC derivatives.
• Conduct secure equipment (e.g., secure telephone and encryption devices) and classified keying material inventories, inspections, troubleshooting, and other COMSEC related support and oversight functions.
• Conduct all COMSEC related investigations and comply with security procedures.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and provide problem resolution i.e. balancing customer demands with COMSEC compliance.
• Possess detailed knowledge in cryptographic techniques including use of Key Management Infrastructure (KMI), crypto key generation and distribution.
• Train personnel in COMSEC procedures and the use of related equipment.
• Perform courier duties for COMSEC material and equipment.
• Publicize and maintain security directives, policies and procedures.
• Perform other associated duties as required e.g. provide support to other off-site locations.

What's In It For You:
We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Active Top Secret (TS) Clearance with an investigation or Continuous Vetting (CV) date within 5 years
• Past experience as a Local Element (LE), COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO), and/or NSA COMSEC Account Manager/Alternate Manager of a DoW account
• Basic knowledge of COMSEC equipment, operations, accountability, and procedures e.g. troubleshooting on COMSEC devices, inventory, inspections, loading keys, etc.

Desired skills

• Prior Special Access Program (SAP) experience
• Experience with Key Management Infrastructure (KMI)
• Experience with U.S. Navy COMSEC procedures
• Experience with training users/COMSEC Responsible Officers (CRO)s
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to juggle the demands of multiple customers while formulating & driving security direction
• Ability to work in a team environment, demonstrate excellent problem-solving abilities, be well organized, flexible, and self-motivated

EEO

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

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At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.


With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Work Schedule Information

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $76,500 - $134,895. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $88,000 - $152,490. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.