Senior Manager, Special Access Programs; Onsite

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

United States of America

Onsite

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

DoD Clearance:
Top Secret

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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…