Principal Security Specialist - Sterling, VA

Principal Security Specialist

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.

You will serve as a Principal Security Specialist; you will serve as the primary point of contact and advisor to program personnel. You will be the face of Industrial Security for assigned programs, directly interfacing with program personnel daily to align security objectives with mission success.

This position reports directly to the Facility Security Officer (FSO) and functionally aligns to the Raytheon GSS Industrial Security Center of Excellence. The ideal candidate is a self-driven professional who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and has demonstrated expertise in industrial. You must have a demonstrated ability to analyze complex requirements, provide practical compliance solutions, and influence cross-functional teams.

What You Will Do

• Ensure compliance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM Rule), DD Form 254 contract security requirements, and related directives across multiple programs.
• Manages both internal Raytheon and customer-based security inspections, audits, and self-assessments.
• Oversight of all physical security reviews of secure areas to ensure compliance with all government requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and review security documentation to include Standard Practices and Procedures in support of DoD classified operations.
• Lead document control functions as they relate to media control, accountability, classification marking, storage, and outgoing / incoming classified shipments.
• Focal point for the Security Awareness Training and Education program with development, implementation of security related training and events to external employee base.
• Manage the Visitor Management System through use of internal Raytheon databases along with the processing of visits within the Defense Industrial Security System.
• Perform duties as the Top-Secret Control Officer with oversight of all Top-Secret material stored on site.
• Direct COMSEC accountability, safeguarding, and processing of material. Investigate security infractions / violations, prepare reports specifying the potential for loss or compromise, and provide associated corrective actions.
• Respond to alarm activations, investigate to ascertain status of area, and work to ensure area remains in compliance by identifying and root cause(s) and working with all involved parties for resolution.
• Collaborate with and assist the ISSO / ISSM on implementation of information assurance requirements and approved sanitization procedures for hardware and test equipment.
• Other duties may be added as needed to support program execution.

Qualifications You Must Have

Qualifications We Prefer

What We Offer

The salary range for this role is 90,000 USD - 182,000 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.