Dayo Dawodu
Waldorf,MD
Summary
COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO) with 25+ years of experience managing large and complex communications security (COMSEC) programs supporting U.S. military, intelligence, and government operations. Proven expertise in accountability, inventory control, material distribution, receipt, destruction, and documentation in full compliance with NSA, DoD, and customer requirements. Demonstrated success conducting quarterly, semi-annual, and annual inspections, maintaining zero-loss accountability, and ensuring continuous program integrity. Trusted leader experienced in training personnel and collaborating with customers and senior leadership in high-security environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Communications Security (COMSEC) Chief / Responsible Officer (CRO)
III Marine Expeditionary Force
Okinawa, Japan
10.2023 - Current
- Serve as COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO) overseeing $74M+ in classified communications equipment with 100% accountability and zero-loss compliance
- Manage a large and complex COMSEC program, ensuring compliance with NSA, DoD, and customer requirements
- Conduct quarterly, semi-annual, and annual self-inspections, consistently passing customer-led inspections with outstanding ratings
- Maintain accountability and inventory control of all COMSEC items, ensuring mission-essential validation
- Oversee distribution, receipt, validation, and destruction of COMSEC materials including keys and cryptographic devices
- Maintain thorough documentation of all COMSEC actions in accordance with government regulations and policies
- Train and mentor 90+ personnel on COMSEC procedures, compliance, and accountability
Defense Attaché Operations / COMSEC & Security Lead
Defense Intelligence Agency
Tunisia / Libya
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Managed COMSEC operations supporting U.S. Embassy and Defense Attaché missions that resulted in 100% mission accomplishment.
- Ensured strict accountability and safeguarding of classified COMSEC materials in high-threat environments
- Maintained documentation and reporting aligned with government regulations and customer requirements
- Collaborated with customers and senior leadership to ensure program compliance and operational readiness
COMSEC & Information Security Operations Lead
U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe & Africa
Stuttgart, Germany
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Led COMSEC operations across 30+ countries, ensuring compliance and accountability of secure communication systems
- Conducted inspections, audits, and corrective actions to maintain NSA and DoD compliance standards
- Supervised personnel responsible for COMSEC handling, inventory control, and records management
COMSEC Manager / Operations Chief
U.S. Marine Corps
Multiple Locations
01.2010 - 07.2018
- Directed COMSEC programs ensuring proper handling, safeguarding, and accountability of keying material and equipment of over $2Million in budget.
- Performed inventories, inspections, and destruction of expired and non-compliant materials
- Developed and enforced policies improving audit readiness and compliance
Bulk Fuel Operations Chief
U.S. Marine Corps
Beaufort, SC
02.2008 - 01.2010
- Managed inventory control systems of over $13M+ of high-value assets, ensuring accountability and compliance
Detachment Commander, Marine Security Guard
U.S. Embassies
Global Assignments
07.2004 - 02.2008
- Led and directed security teams in high-risk, austere environments, safeguarding U.S. personnel, classified information, and government assets across multiple U.S. Embassies worldwide. Enforced stringent physical and information security protocols, resulting in zero security breaches and 100% mission continuity while protecting diplomatic personnel and sensitive materials.
Education
Master of Science - Transformational Leadership
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MDBachelor of Arts - Business
American Military University
Charles Town, WVAssociate of Arts - General Studies
American Military University
Charles Town, WVSkills
- COMSEC Systems: EKMS, KMI, iApp
- Tools: Microsoft Office Suite, Records Management Systems
- Database: Microsoft SQL Server (Working Knowledge)
- Work coordination
Accomplishments
- Maintained zero-loss accountability across multi-million-dollar COMSEC programs
- Achieved consistent top inspection ratings across global assignments
- Led training and development of personnel supporting mission-critical COMSEC operations
Certification
Department of The Navy Communications Security (COMSEC) Auditors Certification.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Yoruba
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Japanese
Limited Working
Timeline
Communications Security (COMSEC) Chief / Responsible Officer (CRO)
III Marine Expeditionary Force
10.2023 - Current
Defense Attaché Operations / COMSEC & Security Lead
Defense Intelligence Agency
08.2021 - 09.2023
COMSEC & Information Security Operations Lead
U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe & Africa
08.2018 - 07.2021
COMSEC Manager / Operations Chief
U.S. Marine Corps
01.2010 - 07.2018
Bulk Fuel Operations Chief
U.S. Marine Corps
02.2008 - 01.2010
Detachment Commander, Marine Security Guard
U.S. Embassies
07.2004 - 02.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Business
American Military University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
American Military University
Master of Science - Transformational Leadership
University of Maryland Global Campus
CORE COMPETENCIES (Aligned to RTX Requirements)
- COMSEC Program Management & Compliance
- COMSEC Accountability & Inventory Control
- COMSEC Material Distribution, Receipt & Destruction
- Keying Material Handling (KMI, EKMS)
- Inspection Readiness (Quarterly, Semi-Annual, Annual)
- Records Management & Documentation (Soft & Hard Copy)
- Government Regulations & Customer Compliance
- Risk Mitigation & Program Integrity
- Training & Workforce Development
- Customer & Senior Leadership Engagement