Date Posted:
2026-06-05
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-VA-DULLES-710 ~ 22110 Pacific Blvd ~ BLDG 10
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: TS/SCI
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1
TheRTX Government Security Compliance (GSC)team is seeking a Senior Manager, Special Programs Security to serve as a senior individual contributor responsible for Special Access Program (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) compliance atRTXs Classified Collaboration Center (CCC)locatedinSterling, VA. This position will serve as the Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) and willoperateindependently, applying deepexpertiseacross the full range of special program security functions.
This role requires a strong working knowledge of Security Management, Information Security, Physical Security, Personnel Security, Accountability, Access Control, Transmission, Security Education,and Contracting.
What You Will Do
- Serve as the CSSO and implement all applicable security requirements including DoD Manual 5205.07, NISPOM, ICD 705, and other special programs guidance.
- Act as the senior security technical advisor to the CCC Leadership and CCC Security Lead, executive visitors, and government partners, providing expert interpretation of policy, risk analysis, and security recommendations.
- Deliver executive support to the RTX senior leadership team in preparation for and during classified meetings, consortiums, Board of Directors engagements, etc.
- Develop and maintain programspecific SOPs, Security Addendums, OPSEC Plans, CONOPs, Program Protection documentation, and other required artifacts.
- Oversee SAPF/SCIF security operations, including FFCs, TEMPEST considerations, construction security planning, and ongoing facility compliance.
- Perform duties as the Top Secret Control Officer and SAP Accountability Officer, ensuring accurate classified material accountability and compliant document/media handling.
- Manage personnel processing, clearance verification, visit access, document control, classified receipt/dispatch logs, and related administrative security functions.
- Conduct internal selfinspections, assess security controls, identify deficiencies, and implement corrective action plans.
- Support external customer and government compliance inspections, prepare required documentation, and lead remediation activities.
- Investigate and document security incidents, identify potential compromise, and implement corrective and preventive measures.
- Collaborate with ISSM/ISSO partners on system security requirements, A6A activities, JSIG implementation, and approved sanitization procedures.
- Provide expert input to proposals, BOEs, staffing plans, and capture/proposal gate reviews as the Special Programs Security SME.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with program teams, crossfunctional partners, and government counterparts.
What You Will Learn
- The DoD Acquisition Lifecycle and Securitys integration across phases
- Protection of Critical Program Information (CPI)
- Test event support and security implications
- Cross-functional collaboration across the RTX Business Units
Qualifications You Must Have
- Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience
- Completion of a Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph if requested after selection.
- Experience in NISP, SAP, and SCI security operations.
- Experience interpreting and applying DoD 5205.07, NISPOM, ICDs, and SAP Central Office-specific security guidance.
- Experience conducting selfinspections, risk assessments, facility compliance work, and security program documentation.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and standard security systems/applications.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Membership or certification with CSSWG, NCMS, ASIS, or DoD 8570 IAMlevel certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.).
- Experience with DISS, JADE, Scattered Castles, or other government security systems.
- Experience with A6A processes, Risk Management Framework (RMF), crossdomain systems, and Assured File Transfer tools.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to operate independently in a complex classified environment.
What We Offer
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
This position is not eligible for Relocation assistance
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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 145,600 USD - 276,800 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 candidates 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 companys 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.
