Date Posted:

2026-02-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-848 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 848

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

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.

The Principal Specialist – Program Security will provide support to the Air Dominance Sub-Strategic Business Unit and the Global Security Services Center of Excellence leadership, ensuring compliance with national security and contractual requirements for Special Programs in accordance with 32 CFR – Part 117, DoDM 5205.07, JSIG, and ICD-705. In this role, you will oversee the end-to-end processing of personnel for program access, maintaining strict adherence to security standards and protocols while ensuring efficiency and accuracy in meeting program requirements. The candidate will serve as the primary point of contact for all matters related to personnel security requirements and SAPNP compliance, and other duties as assigned.

What You Will Do

• Oversee and implement contractual and RTX security requirements for classified programs.
• Lead the Personnel Processing Team within the Air Dominance Program Security Team.
• Provide regular personnel processing statistics and reports to the CSSO and/or Senior Manager – Program Security for Air Dominance.
• Ensure compliance with the Special Access Program Nomination Process (SAPNP) as outlined in DoDM 5205.07 and RTX processes.
• Update U.S. Government and RTX databases as necessary.
• Collaborate with personnel across functional organizations to support business objectives while ensuring compliance with U.S. Government and RTX directives and policies.
• Implement local SOPs, processes, procedures, and Job Operating Instructions to maintain consistently high compliance levels and efficient operations.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
• Min 5 years of Industrial Security experience
• Experience with Microsoft

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior experience with DoD Program Security, specifically the SAPNP, JADE, and DISS
• Related training with Defense Security Service, Center for Development of Security
• Excellence or equivalent security certification programs

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 assistance

Learn More & Apply Now!

• 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.

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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