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Cryptographic Modernization Analyst

SPECIAL AEROSPACE SECURITY SERVICES INC
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/10/2026


Provide technical analytic support to the DoD's Cryptographic Modernization efforts and coordinate alignment amongst DoD Components to meet the DoD CIO's cybersecurity goals and objectives. Conduct research and analysis on COMSEC, cryptography, cybersecurity, and IT network technical requirements and policy compliance to support the development of information papers and briefings for senior leadership. Actively participate in the planning and support of DoD COMSEC, network, and cybersecurity meetings to assess policy, requirements, and warfare capabilities to ensure the DoD CIO's positions are accurately presented. Create analytic products to support all phases of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) cycle, including Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development, integration of COMSEC and technical requirements, and efforts to track developing strategies. Provide programmatic analysis and assessments of information assurance and cybersecurity requirements and capabilities to support and defend the DoD's strategic investments.

 

Basic Qualifications:

  1. •Experience with COMSEC, Cryptographic, Encryption, or Cybersecurity operations within the Intelligence Community and/or DoD programs
  2. Knowledge of PPBE and requirements generation processes
  3. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  4.  Ability to leverage technical, analytic, and communication skills to develop and brief material to senior leadership to support decision-making 
  5.  TS clearance with SCI eligibility
  6. •Bachelor's degree and 7 years of experience in COMSEC, IT, Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (C4ISR), Space, or Cybersecurity Programs or 10 years of experience in COMSEC, IT, Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (C4ISR), Space, or Cybersecurity Programs in lieu of a degree

Additional Qualifications:

  1. Experience with DoD CIO Policies
  2. Experience with Financial Management or IT systems and databases
  3. Knowledge of DoD cryptographic systems or devices currently in service and under development
  4. Ability to work independently, collaboratively, creatively, and analytically in a problem-solving environment
  5. Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
  6. Possession of excellent organizational skills



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