KMI Manager

Grand Rapids, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Working at our Grand Rapids Facility

For more than 15 years our manufacturing facilities in Grand Rapids have helped fuel the growth and success of GE Aerospace. Were producing high quality electronics and avionics parts and equipment to exacting standards. Including Avionics Computing Systems Mission System Navigation and Guidance and Vehicle Health & Data Management products. Were the career home for union and non-union employees who seek purpose and challenge in their careers. People just like you.

Role Overview

The KMI Manager is the sites Primary COMSEC Custodian and supports the Facility Security Officer (FSO) in additional physical and personnel security responsibilities. The primary focus as KMI/COMSEC Manger will be directed toward efforts in the production management and administration of the sites COMSEC related activities while ensuring government compliance for the sites COMSEC program in accordance with NSA Regulations and 32 CFR Part 117 (National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). The KMI Manager will serve as a technical expert and participate in production and development efforts involving COMSEC material. The KMI manager will work in conjunction with the sites FSO to provide a secure and compliant workplace for employees contractors visitors and this role you will collaborate with the FSO Edison Works Industrial Security Operations team and leadership to develop and implement security processes and procedures to meet business needs across the organization.

Roles and Responsibilities

Develop implement and oversee COMSEC policies and procedures for the sites COMSEC account ensuring compliance with government regulatory requirements from the NSA DCSA and government customers (i.e. CNSSI/1 & 4005 NSA 3-16 and 32 CFR Part 117).
Lead and Manage COMSEC programs including planning implementation and oversight of key management.
Lead and manage related taskings for production efforts throughout products lifecycle.
Lead incident response activities for COMSEC related security events and compromise.
Manage junior COMSEC personnel (other AFSO) providing technical guidance training and professional development opportunities.
Oversee the secure handling distribution and destruction of materials and keying devices.
Participate develop and/or assist in organization security initiatives as directed by the FSO GE Edison Works Industrial Security Operations team and/or the Senior Management Official.
Provide oversight and enforcement of COMSEC operations ensuring proper management safeguarding and accountability of COMSEC materials and equipment.
Lead risk management efforts related to COMSEC material security identifying potential vulnerabilities and implementing corrective actions.
Develop and deliver COMSEC training programs for personnel at various clearance levels.
Serve as primary point of contact between Government representatives senior leadership and internal teams for all COMSEC-related policy and compliance matters.
Ensure compliance with all required regulations and directives by leading audits assessments and process evaluations to maintain operational integrity.
Provide daily control and supervision of employees.
Support the FSO/AFSO in Self-Inspections and other government audits as required.
Support the FSO/AFSO in physical security responsibilities (i.e. audits of areas inventory taskers and policy development).

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 3 years of experience in COMSEC
Associates degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in COMSEC
High school diploma / GED with a minimum of 7 years of experience in COMSEC
This role requires a US security clearance and a prerequisite for a security clearance is US citizenship. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Desired Characteristics

COMSEC Custodian Certification or equivalent NSA-approved training
Working knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM Rule
Hands-on experience managing a COMSEC account COMSEC fill devices cryptographic keying material and controlled cryptographic items
Previous experience and certification with Key Management Interface
Experience in a manufacturing capacity
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently with little management oversight
Flexibility to deal with changing priorities and deadlines
Detail oriented
Ability to interpret and enforce government regulations

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident U.S. Citizen have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e. a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Required Experience:

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Job Description SummaryJob DescriptionWorking at our Grand Rapids FacilityFor more than 15 years our manufacturing facilities in Grand Rapids have helped fuel the growth and success of GE Aerospace. Were producing high quality electronics and avionics parts and equipment to exacting standards. Inclu...