Senior Manager, Special Access Programs; Onsite

Special Programs Security Manager

Special Programs Security Manager – Support Pratt & Whitney’s Government Security Compliance department with the implementation and oversight of a Special Access national security program.

• Assist with full-scope implementation of the Department of Defense Special Access Program Security Manual, company Standard Operating Procedures, and additional contractual security requirements.
• Lead oversight of a team of CSSO’s and core compliance processes.
• Hold primary CSSO responsibility for a portfolio of special access programs.
• Execute core compliance processes related to PERSEC, information security, Top Secret accountability, contracting and security management.
• Collaborate with industrial security, cybersecurity and program leadership to develop, implement and achieve program-specific 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 duties and responsibilities.

• 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.

• 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.

Onsite – Employees will work primarily onsite. Commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

USD 132,400 – 251,600.

• 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.
• Eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.