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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # KMI Manager - **Company:** GE Aerospace - **Location:** Wyoming, MI, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Key Management, Systems Integration, Technical Data Management Systems - **Published:** October 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/kmi-manager-grand-rapids-mi--e4fae5db-562c-4a01-9a10-8494d8e008bc ## About the Role Sales Management, Communications Security (COMSEC), Operations Security (OPSEC), Operational Communications, Operational Support, Aerospace and Defense, Military, System Integration (SI), Safety/Work Safety, Ecosystems, * Citizenship / Contract Requirement: This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and is open only to U.S. Citizens. GE will require proof of status prior to employment. * Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college * Experience: 3-5+ years of relevant experience in COMSEC, KMI, EKMS, telecommunications, or secure communications support * COMSEC Account Experience: Experience managing a classified COMSEC account in accordance with applicable customer or service regulations * KOAM Experience: Experience serving in or directly supporting KOAM responsibilities * Knowledge: Working knowledge of COMSEC, EKMS, and KMI standards, policies, and accountability requirements * Keying Experience: Experience with electronic key generation and distribution to ECUs * Shift Work: Available to work rotating schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays to support 24/7 operations * Security Clearance: Must have an active Top Secret U.S. Government security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one, as required by the role, * Experience in a large-scale manufacturing, depot, or mission support environment * Experience with legacy COMSEC equipment * Experience troubleshooting COMSEC devices, ECUs, and telecommunications systems * Experience performing software loads, updates, and secure equipment initialization * Familiarity with applicable COMSEC doctrine, policies, and associated references * Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, time management, and follow-through * Strong oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills * Ability to work independently with limited oversight * Flexibility to manage changing priorities and deadlines ## Description As the COMSEC / KMI Manager, you will support secure communications operations in a large-scale environment. In this role, you will serve as the primary Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) Operating Account Manager (KOAM) while performing broader COMSEC/EKMS responsibilities., This role sits within GE Aerospace's secure operations ecosystem, supporting secure communications and COMSEC/KMI account operations that are essential for program continuity, customer trust, and compliant execution. The position partners across manufacturing, production, depot, engineering, and mission support teams to ensure secure communications capabilities remain available, accountable, and audit-ready in a fast-paced operational environment. This role supports 24/7 operations and requires the ability to work rotating schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Role Overview The KMI Operating Account Manager (KOAM) is responsible for day-to-day management of a classified COMSEC account and associated KMI/EKMS operations in accordance with applicable customer and government regulations. The role executes end-to-end accountability for COMSEC material and related assets, maintains accurate records in KMI systems, supports key generation and distribution, and ensures compliance through inventories, reconciliations, and reporting. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, disciplined execution, and the ability to apply independent judgment to resolve complex COMSEC and secure communications issues while maintaining continuity of operations., * KOAM Ownership: Serve as the primary KMI Operating Account Manager (KOAM) for the assigned account. * COMSEC Account Operations: Manage COMSEC account operations in accordance with customer requirements and applicable government regulations. * Accountability & Control: Execute COMSEC/EKMS/KMI accountability requirements including receipt, custody, issue, safeguarding, transfer, inventory, and destruction of COMSEC material. * KMI System Administration: Use KMI software to document accountability actions and maintain complete, accurate, and timely records; perform KMI registration, initialization, endorsements, and other account administration functions. * Key Generation & Distribution: Generate and distribute electronic keys from national and service-level sources to End Cryptographic Units (ECUs) and other COMSEC-enabled devices. * COMSEC Shipping & Documentation: Process incoming and outgoing COMSEC shipments and maintain all accountability documentation. * Inventories, Reconciliations & Reporting: Conduct recurring inventories, reconciliations, compliance validations, and required reporting; track supersession dates, tracer actions, and submit accurate accounting reports on time. * Asset Management: Manage fill devices, ECUs, secure telephone equipment, and other COMSEC-related assets, ensuring lifecycle accountability and availability. * Equipment Support & Troubleshooting: Perform or support software loads, updates, troubleshooting, maintenance coordination, and secure equipment initialization activities as needed. * Training & Guidance: Provide training and functional guidance to users, engineers, production personnel, assemblers, and other stakeholders on COMSEC accountability, security, compliance, and local operating procedures. * Problem Solving & Continuity of Operations: Apply technical knowledge and independent judgment to resolve complex communications and COMSEC issues while maintaining continuity of operations and regulatory compliance. * Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinate across functional teams to support production, manufacturing, depot, and secure communications mission requirements.