THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION. This National Guard position is for an IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC), Position Description Number T0025000 and is part of the Montana Army National Guard, J6. (A copy of the Position Description can be obtained from HRO upon request.) Selected candidates will NOT be required to be a member of the Montana Army National Guard. Selecting Official: Jason Magera Also advertised as T32: MT-12191336-AR-24-028

Duties

This position is located at the JFHQ-State, in the Deputy Chief of Staff for Information Management (CIO/J6/G6). The primary purpose of this position is to manage the State level Communication Security Program (COMSEC) in accordance with the governing policies. Provides oversight of all COMSEC accounts located in the State/ Commonwealth/Territory and resolves complex issues related to COMSEC with external organizations. Manages the Command's Communication Security (COMSEC) Program and serves as the installation COMSEC Account Manager for a National Guard state Headquarters as the technical expert/authority responsible for all aspects of safeguarding, accounting, and supply control of COMSEC material. Maintain accurate documentation for inventories, issuance, destructions, possession, and reports in accordance with current regulations, guidance, and procedures. Generate, maintain, and submit paperwork to appropriate authority IAW regulation and policy. Coordinates the receipt, preparation, issuance, and destruction of all COMSEC material for the account. Responsible for the maintenance, patching, and upgrades to the key management information system(s). Advises the Command on the development and implementation of COMSEC related policy and procedures based on higher agency policies, directives, and command requirements. Subject matter expert on crypto & encryption devices; fill devices, COMSEC equipment, key generation, and all electronic communication systems. Prepare the command for all internal or external inspections and audits. Develop and update Risk Assessments, Emergency Plans, and all others planning material IAW regulation and policy. Report findings of audits/inspections to the command develop any account remediation plans as a result of an inspection or audit for command review. Ensures the states' and subordinate unit COMSEC programs comply with higher governing authority policies and guidelines. Ensures individual training and compliance necessary to maintain required COMSEC account access and Information System Privileged Access to perform required roles and functions across all COMSEC accounts. Provide training and resources for accounts holders on the safeguarding, accounting, and supply control of COMSEC material, as well as the function and usage of COMSEC devices, equipment, and key generation. As a trained and qualified COMSEC Command Inspector, conducts audits and inspections of subordinate accounts, and coordinates with applicable organizations/offices to resolve complex COMSEC issues. Conducts inspections of peer organizations when requested. Ensures the physical security and proper storage of the commands COMSEC facilities across the state/territory. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• External applicants must be able to start within 6 months of selection.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• Must complete governing document(s) for Cyber workforce as an IA Technician Level II within 6 months of employment pending training seat availability.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.
• This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education or training that has provided a basic knowledge of data processing functions and general management principles that enabled the applicant to understand the stages required to automate a work process. Experience may have been gained in work such as computer operator or assistant, computer sales representative, program analyst, or other positions that required the use or adaptation of computer programs and systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 36 months experience, education, or training that approaches techniques and requirements appropriate to an assigned computer applications area or computer specialty area in an organization. Experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment where this entailed coordination with others outside the organizational unit and development of project controls. Experience that required adaptations of guidelines or precedents to meet the needs of the assignment. Experience preparing documentation on cost/benefit studies where is involved summarizing the material and organizing it in a logical fashion.

Education

Must have at least a high school diploma or a general education development (GED) diploma. (A copy of the diploma may be required to be submitted at a later date.)

Contacts

• Address MT J6 1956 MT MAJO STREET FORT HARRISON, MT 59636 US
• Name: Jessica Wharton
• Email: [email protected]