Principal Specialist, Security - State College, PA

Date Posted:
2025-03-27
Country:
United States of America
Location:
PA601: 302 Science Park Road, Bldg 5A 302 Science Park Road Building 5A, State College, PA, 16803-2214 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

This is a multi-faceted Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) position, working in support of Special Programs. You will help develop, administer, and maintain a comprehensive security program in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. You will be required to routinely work with all levels of management and government customers. You will be a self-starter and team player with the

ability to develop and implement solutions to a variety of complex problems

This position will require that you are well organized with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks daily and effectively re-prioritize tasks when required as well as have excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills

What You Will Do

• Understand, implement and ensure compliance with 32 CFR Part 117 - NISPOM Rule, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), and related Industrial Security Guidance Manuals or Special Program Security directives.
• Develop, submit for approval, and implement security policies, procedures, and documentation specific to the program such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Security Plans, Operation Security (OPSEC) Plans, Concept of Operations (CONOPs), etc.
• Conduct self-inspections and participate in Government Inspections, and recommend /implement corrective actions as required.
• Create, update, and conduct various security briefings, training, and debriefings.
• Maintain and leverage working relationships with internal and external customers, peers, and senior management across multiple sites and business units.
• Investigate security incidents and prepare written reports

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Program Security
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Min of five years of experience in Program Security including Personnel Security, Physical/Technical Security, Information Assurance, COMSEC, and Security Awareness Training and Education
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Security related certification and training
• Experience with DISS and Access Commander databases

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

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• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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.

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, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. 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.

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