Special Programs Access Control Officer

Position Overview

The Special Programs Access Control Officer (ACO) works onsite in Tucson, AZ, supporting visitor and access control functions for Special Programs. The role ensures compliance with classified environment standards, manages the access control database, assists with daily operations of shared conference rooms, tracks equipment and materials, and maintains physical security records.

• Deliver excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders by managing access and visitor control processes.
• Administer security protocols in compliance with NISPOM, DoDM 5205.07 series, ICD 705, and JSIG, ensuring adherence to classified environment standards for personnel processing, media control, document marking, visitor access, and classified material destruction.
• Support secure transmission procedures for classified and proprietary materials, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Participate in internal reviews and government inspections to ensure security compliance and operational excellence.
• Manage and execute a comprehensive visitor control program, ensuring secure and efficient access for authorized individuals.
• Maintain physical security documentation and records, including Fixed Facility Checklists, Tempest Checklists, and alarm test records, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain personnel security records and perform data entry tasks with high attention to detail and confidentiality.

• University degree or equivalent experience with less than 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with NISPOM, DoDM 5205.07 series, and/or ICD 705.
• Experience with access control mechanisms (e.g., C‑Cure 9000).
• Experience in data entry or database management.
• Active, transferable Secret clearance required; ability to obtain a Secret clearance prior to the start date.

• Experience in physical security.
• Experience with media control and information security.
• Knowledge of national security experience; administrative and office management background skills.
• Experience with DCSA, CDSE, and Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC).

• Competitive salary range: $57,200 – $108,800 USD.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program.
• Parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs (subject to position level).

Tucson, AZ (Onsite)

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 or veteran status. RTX provides affirmative action in employment 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.