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

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

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National Security Agency/Central Security Service

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Summary

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.

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Summary

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.

Learn more about this agency

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Accepting applications

Location

Many vacancies in the following location:

Fort Meade, MD

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Salary $85,447 - $187,093 per year Pay scale & grade

GG 11 - 14

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0132 Intelligence

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Top Secret Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

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• National security

Financial disclosure required Yes

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number 1262672 Control number 884745600

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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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Veterans

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Individuals with disabilities

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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

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Conditions of employment

• All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.

Qualifications

The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.

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. Senior level: must also have project management or formal/informal leadership experience.

FULL PERFORMANCE

Entry is with a Bachelors degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Masters 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 Associates degree plus 5 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.

SENIOR

Entry is with a Bachelors degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Masters degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 10 years of relevant experience, or an Associates degree plus 8 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.

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.

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 selectees 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).

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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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.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1262672

Agency contact information

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Phone 1-844-424-4737 Email intelcareers@nsa.gov

Next steps

https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1262672

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

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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.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1262672

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Agency contact information

NSA POC

Phone 1-844-424-4737 Email intelcareers@nsa.gov

Next steps

https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1262672

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Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

National Security Agency/Central Security Service

Agency contact information

NSA POC

Phone 1-844-424-4737 Email intelcareers@nsa.gov

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Learn more about what its like to work at National Security Agency/Central Security Service, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers.

https://www.nsa.gov/careers/

Summary

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.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Location

Many vacancies in the following location:

Fort Meade, MD

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Salary $85,447 - $187,093 per year Pay scale & grade

GG 11 - 14

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0132 Intelligence

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Top Secret Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• National security

Financial disclosure required Yes

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number 1262672 Control number 884745600

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