Corporate Policy Officer

COMSEC Auditor Corporate Policy Officer responsibilities: - Researching and developing policies that guide behavior and support mission objectives - Interpreting, reviewing, and coordinating Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), and National policies affecting COMSEC activities - Recommending official NSA positions on policies to senior leadership - Advocating, promoting, and coordinating NSA policy positions with counterparts as required in the IC, DoD, other Executive Branch agencies, and others - A comprehensive understanding of national and NSA Central Office of Record level policies. - Coordination of logistics and administrative items. - Provide policy expertise to 1700 NSA Central Office of Record COMSEC accounts - Traveling the US and overseas, to perform COMSEC audits - Must be able to travel in the US and overseas for approximately 8 weeks per year - Conduct audits to ensure COMSEC accounts are compliant with national and NSA policies - Communication with COMSEC Account personnel before, during, and after the audit - Authoring of formal COMSEC Audit reports upon completion of the audit.

Job Summary

Do you have expertise with the control and accountability of Communications Security (COMSEC) material and/or COMSEC policy? If so, NSA has a job for you! As a COMSEC Auditor for the NSA Central Office of Record, you will have the opportunity to travel the world to ensure that our government and contractor sites are in compliance with both national and NSA standards related to the protection of our nation's COMSEC material.

Qualifications

The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. 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. Relevant experience must be performing policy related work in a subject matter related to the position in which the candidate is applying (e.g., regulatory, national and foreign security, budget and public finance) within the government or as a government contractor. FULL PERFORMANCE Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 7 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.

Competencies

The ideal candidate is someone with a desire for continual learning and strong problem-solving, analytic, and interpersonal skills. The desired qualities are the following: - 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 Knowledge and experience for COMSEC CORPORATE POLICY OFFICER in one or more of the following is preferred: - Communications Security (COMSEC) - top preference - Cybersecurity - Information Technology - Program Management - Personnel and Physical Security

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

Salary offers are based on candidate's education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position. Salary ranges vary by work level. Salary Range: $78,592 - $122,459 (Full Performance) On-the-job training. Internal NSA courses and external training will be made available based on the need and experience of the selectee. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, with basic 8 hr/day work requirement between 0600 and 1800 (flexible).

How to apply

U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph. Due to time sensitive communications regarding your application, please ensure your spam filters are configured to accept email from noreply@intelligencecareers.gov. Please review the job posting thoroughly to ensure you meet the described qualifications and are aware of all associated requirements. To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply' button located at the top right of this posting. After completing the application for the first time, or reviewing previously entered information, and clicking the 'Submit' button, you will receive a confirmation email. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as job postings could close earlier than the closing date due to sufficient number of applicants, or the position is no longer available. You may be asked a series of questions depending on the position you apply for. Your responses will be used as part of the application screening process and will assist in determining your eligibility for the position. Be sure to showcase within your resume those experiences relevant to this position. Failure to provide the required information or providing inaccurate information will result in your application not being considered for this position. Only those applicants who meet all position qualifications, may be contacted to begin employment processing. Please remain diligent in monitoring email and your SPAM folder. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate. Please visit our Diversity link for more information. This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1601. 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.

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