Raytheon Technologies

Senior Manager, Special Access Programs (Onsite)

Raytheon Technologies$132K — $251K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree and 7+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent education and experience levels.
  • 5+ years of experience in the Industrial Security field.
  • Active US Government Security Clearance at SECRET level or higher.
  • Ability to obtain TOP SECRET clearance with SAP/SCI access.
  • Ability to meet heightened security requirements for Special Access Programs.

Responsibilities

  • Support implementation of the DoD Special Access Program Security Manual and SOPs.
  • Serve as the primary CSSO for a portfolio of special access programs.
  • Execute compliance processes related to personnel security and information security.
  • Collaborate with security and program leadership on unique program security goals.
  • Develop and implement program-specific security plans and agreements.
  • Assist with security compliance inspections and audits.
  • Mentor and supervise CSSOs in their responsibilities.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance and disability coverage (short-term and long-term).
  • 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts.
  • Flexible work schedules and paid time off.
  • Employee assistance program and Employee Scholar Program.
  • Parental leave and holidays.
Full Job Description
Date Posted:
2026-07-17
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Top Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

What You Will Do:

Support Pratt & Whitney's Government Security Compliance department as a Special Programs Security Manager responsible for the implementation and oversight of a Special Access national security program. The selected candidate will be assigned to the Special Access Programs Security Office.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the Government Security Compliance mission by assisting with full scope implementation of the Department of Defense Special Access Program Security Manual, company Standard Operating Procedures and additional contractual security requirements. As a Senior Manager, the candidate will have leadership oversight responsibilities for a team of CSSO's and core compliance processes. Additionally, the candidate will complete duties as assigned by management to include but not limited to:
    • Have primary CSSO responsibility for a portfolio of special access programs.
    • Responsible for the execution of core compliance processes related to PERSEC, information security, Top Secret accountability, contracting and security management.
    • Collaborate with industrial security, cybersecurity and program leadership for the development, implementation and achievement of program unique security goals and requirements.
    • Develop and implement program specific security plans such as OPSEC, PPIP, test plans and outside work agreements.
    • Assist in the completion of annual and event-based security compliance inspections and audits.
    • Mentor and supervise assigned CSSOs and alternate CSSOs in their performance of duties and responsibilities.


Qualifications You Must Have
  • Advanced degree and 7+ years of Security, Military or Defense experience, or government regulated environment; OR Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant industry experience; OR Associate's degree (or 2-year technical training) and 10+ years of relevant industry experience; OR High School diploma and 12+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • Experience must include 5+ years working directly in Industrial Security field.
  • Active US Government Security Clearance, SECRET level or higher.
  • Ability to obtain TOP SECRET clearance with SAP/SCI access.
  • Ability to meet enhanced security requirements to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs.


Qualifications We Prefer
  • Experience implementing the DoD SAP Security Manual
  • Familiarization with the ICD-705 Technical Specifications for SCIFs
  • Experience with DISS, NISS, SIMS, JADE, or similar databases
  • Working knowledge of DoD SAP and SCI programs to provide procedural and policy guidance
  • Intermediate proficiency in the Microsoft suite of products.


What is my Role Type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We've introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:
  • Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.


Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility.

Learn more & apply today!

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Solipsys, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Raytheon Company, is an industry leader in the development of integrated Command and Control (C2) Network-Centric solutions for the Domestic and International DoD and Homeland Security. Through proven systems and software engineering practices, built on the invention and application of innovative technologies, they deliver the C2 infrastructure necessary to effectively control security/military forces in any environment. Their reliable solutions assure information superiority, increased shared awareness, deep sensor reach, aircraft control, air defense, disaster management, and time-critical decision making.

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