Date Posted:

2026-02-20

Country:

United States of America:

Location:

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

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

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

What You Will Do:

Support Pratt & Whitney’s Government Security Compliance department as a Contractor SAP Security Officer (CSSO) 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the full scope implementation of Department of Defense Special Access Program Security Manual, company Standard Operating Procedures and additional contractual security requirements. Complete duties as assigned by management to include but not limited to:

Apply the requirements of the DoD SAP Security Manual and all applicable USG regulations across a portfolio of programs and facilities.

• Manage all security disciplines for assigned SAPs including PERSEC, Inbriefs/ Debriefs, Subcontracting, Visitor Control, Accountability, Access Control and Security Education.

• Collaborate with security and program management for the development, implementation and achievement of program unique security goals and requirements.

• Develop and/or implement program specific security plans to include test plans, outside work agreements and other SAP security relevant plans.

• Assist in the completion of annual and event-based security compliance inspections and audits.

• Perform successfully as an individual contributor and team member.

• Prioritize and successfully perform competing tasks; display initiative in identifying and addressing deficiencies.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Advanced degree and 5+ years of Security, Military or Defense experience, or government regulated environment; OR Bachelor’s degree and 8+ 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 1+ 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with DISS, NISS, SIMS, JADE, or similar databases

• Working knowledge of DoD SAP and SCI programs to provide procedural and policy guidance

• Additional consideration for CDSE SAP Orientation course or CDSE SAP Mid-Level course

• Strong working knowledge of basic office automation tool suites such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Basic COMSEC knowledge

What is my Role Type?

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 to the development of our engines.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

Learn more & apply today!

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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