Date Posted:

2026-02-04

Country:

United States of America:

Location:

US-VA-STERLING-291 ~ 22640 Davis Dr ~ DAVIS

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: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Collins Aerospace is looking for an experienced Contractor Special Access Program Security Officer (CSSO) to support our Special Access Program (SAP) in Sterling, VA. The ideal candidate will manage security administration and ensure compliance pertaining to the SAP program with strict adherence to 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), SAP Manuals, IC Directives, and IC Program Guides. Strong program security experience with multiple customers is required to understand the complexities of each customer and their unique protocols.

This role requires the ability to foster strong relationships with internal and external partners, act as a trusted resource for program teams, be responsible for the management of accredited SAPFs, manage all security aspects of classified government contract programs and operations, lead self-inspections and security education programs to ensure security compliance, and work to determine a mitigation strategy for any instances of non-compliance.

This is an onsite position in Sterling, VA

What YOU will do:

• Oversee daily security operations and ICD compliance for a secured facility.

• Investigate and submit security violations and incident reports as needed by applicable government directives.

• Prepare facility for required annual audits/vulnerability assessments conducted by multiple government agencies.

• Coordinate, conduct, and implement annual security education and training per customer requirements and company policy.

• Train and orient employees in security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with government and customer regulations.

• Maintain a relationship with multiple government agency representative(s), prime contractors, subcontractors, CPSO’s, and ISSM’ s.

• Maintain personnel security records within USG and Collins Aerospace requirements.

• Maintain accountability and control of classified documents, COMSEC material and equipment.

• Conduct secure equipment and classified material inventories, inspections, and other COMSEC related support and oversight.

• Administer an inventory and document control program to account for Top Secret equipment and material.

• Administer security briefings, debriefings, and any additional required briefings.

• Develop and implement Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and local security directives.

• Apply mitigation policies and procedures to minimize incidents.

• Maintain data compliance in DISS, NBIS, SIMS, and JADE accounts.

• Prepare incoming and outgoing visit requests.

Qualifications YOU Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

• Must have a Secret Security clearance prior to start date.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance and additional program special access.

• Experience with DISS and NBIS.

• Detail oriented, well organized, and able to multi-task while handling competing priorities and deadlines.

• Experience working with different DOD and/or IC Agencies.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, Teams, etc.

• Experience in writing and reviewing DD Form 254 at all levels (from proposal to close out) to identify security requirements and ensure compliance.

• Experience reviewing all security documents to include SOP, CONOPS, PAR, PSQ, SF-86, and security processing packages for accuracy and completeness.

• This position has full-time onsite requirements.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate. employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Student Loan Repayment Program.

• Life insurance and disability coverage.

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.

• Adoption Assistance.

• Autism Benefit.

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.

• Bright Horizons, child, and elder care services.

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.

 And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

• Please consider the following role type definitions 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.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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 118,300 USD - 224,900 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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