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Summary Do you have expertise with policy within the federal government? Do you have knowledge and experience 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's sites are in compliance with both national and NSA's standards related to protection of COMSEC material. Responsibilities COMSEC Auditor Corporate Policy Officer responsibilities: - Research and develop policies that guide behavior and support mission objectives - Interpret, review, and coordinate National policies that affect COMSEC activities with the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) - Recommend official NSA positions on policies to senior leadership - Advocate, promote, and coordinate NSA/CSS policy positions with counterparts as required in the IC, DoD, other Executive Branch agencies, and others - Maintain a comprehensive understanding of national and NSA/CSS Central Office of Record level policies - Coordinate logistics and administrative items - Provide policy expertise to 1700 NSA Central Office of Record COMSEC accounts - Perform COMSEC audits of accounts in US and overseas for compliancy with National and NSA policies - Travel in the U.S. and overseas for approximately 8 weeks per year - Communicate with COMSEC Account personnel before, during, and after the audit - Author formal COMSEC Audit reports upon completion of the audit Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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. 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 Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master's 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 Associate's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to 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, and project management or formal/informal leadership. Education 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. 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: $84,601 - $185,234 (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, Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible).