Independent Contractor Comsec Security Jobs in Virginia

The Opportunity:

Provide technical and financial analytic support to the client's Communications Security (COMSEC), Cryptographic, and Cybersecurity programs and efforts to ensure requirements align with Navy, Joint, and DoD strategic COMSEC and cybersecurity goals and objectives. Conduct research and analysis on COMSEC, cryptography, cybersecurity, and IT network technical and financialrequirements, budgets, and policy compliance to support the development of information papers and briefings for senior client leadership. Actively participate in the planning and support of DoD COMSEC, network, and cybersecurity meetings to assess policy, requirements, and warfare capabilities to ensure the client's positions are accurately presented.Create analytic products to support all phases of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) cycle, including Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development, integration of COMSEC and technical requirements,and efforts to track developing strategies.Provide programmatic analysis and assessments of information assurance and cybersecurity requirements and capabilities to support and defend the client's strategic investments.

You Have:

• Experience with COMSEC, Cryptographic, Encryption, or Cybersecurity operations for Navy and DoD programs

• Knowledge of PPBE and requirements generation processes

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

• Ability to leverage technical, analytic, and communication to develop and brief material to senior client leadership to support decision-making

• TS/SCI clearance

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of experience in COMSEC, IT, Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (C4ISR), Space, or Unmanned Systems, or 10+ years of experience in COMSEC, IT, C4ISR, Space, or Unmanned Systems in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Navy staff as military, civilian, or contractor in OPNAV or Navy Systems Commands (SYSCOMs)

• Experience with Navy Financial Management or IT systems and databases

• Knowledge of Navy cryptographic systems or devices currently in service and under development

• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, creatively, and analytically in a problem-solving environment

• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Possession of excellent organizational skills

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.