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

Responsibilities:
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 1600 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

Skills:
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.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule:
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, typically Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirement between 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible alternatives are possible).

DCIPS Trial Period:
If selected for this position, you will be required to serve a two-year DCIPS trial period, unless you are a veterans' preference-eligible employee, in which case you are required to serve a one-year trial period. This trial period runs concurrently with your commitment to the position, if applicable. Before finalizing your appointment at the conclusion of your trial period, NSA will determine whether your continued employment advances the public interest. This decision will be based on factors such as your performance and conduct; the Agency's needs and interests; whether your continued employment would advance the Agency's organizational goals; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

If you do not receive certification for continued employment, you should receive written notice prior to the end of your trial period that your employment will be terminated and the effective date of such termination.



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The following four narrative questions provide an opportunity for you to highlight your dedication to public service for the hiring manager and agency leadership (or designee(s)). While your responses are not required and will not be scored, we encourage you to thoughtfully address each question. Please provide a response of 200 words or less to each question. You will be asked to certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) such as a large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT or Copilot. (Please attach in application)

1. How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience.

2. In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes.

3. How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you, and explain how you would help implement them if hired.

4. How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples, and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position.

DCIPS Disclaimer:
**VETERANS AND TRANSITIONING SERVICE MEMBERS**

Thank you for your service! The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions at NSA are in the Excepted Service under Title 10, United States Codes (U.S.C.), Section 1601 appointment authority.

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