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Corporate Policy Officer and Communications Security (COMSEC) Au
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What they do
A Policy Analyst provides expertise on government policy in a particular area. Gathers background information on issues and tracks legislative initiatives. Works with or advises elected officials, non-profit organizations on interest groups involved with the legislative process.
$147,897 / year median in Maryland
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Job Requirements Fort Meade, MD Top Secret/SCI Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified $85,447
- $187,093 Job Description Duties 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 Requirements Conditions of employment All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.
Senior level:
must also have project management or formal/informal leadership experience.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. 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. 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 informationPay:
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.
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.
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- Dental Insurance