Classified Collaboration Center Security Lead (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-12-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

VA542: 22260 Pacific Blvd, Dulles 22260 Pacific Boulevard Building CC4, Sterling, VA, 20166-6916 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: TS/SCI

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate team:

What You Will Do

As a key member of the RTX Global Security Services (GSS), Government Security Compliance (GSC), leadership team, the Associate Director of Security for Classified Collaboration Center (CCC) holds the primary responsibility for the strategic and operational oversight of all security-related functions within the CCC. This role serves as the principal GSS/GSC representative on the CCC Senior Leadership Team, ensuring alignment between program objectives and enterprise-level security strategies.

The Associate Director will lead a team of security professionals across a matrixed environment, overseeing the execution of comprehensive security disciplines, including industrial security, communications security (COMSEC), physical security, program security and cybersecurity. This leader will foster close collaboration with RTX program management and U.S. Government senior leadership to address and resolve complex security challenges in support of critical national defense initiatives.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and direction for all CCC security operations, ensuring compliance with government and corporate security policies.

• Represent GSS/GSC as the primary security advisor within the CCC Leadership Team.

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of security professionals in a dynamic, matrixed environment.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external government partners to identify and mitigate risk.

• Drive innovation and continuous improvement within the security function to support evolving program needs.

• Interpret and implement security requirements in accordance with DoD Manual 5205.07, NISPOM, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), and other applicable special programs guidance.

• Provide expert security guidance across all phases of program execution, from Bases of Estimates (BOEs) through contract closeout, to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.

• Develop, coordinate approval for, and implement program specific security documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Security Addendums, Operation Security (OPSEC) Plans, and Concept of Operations (CONOPs).

• Lead and support internal self-inspections, assess compliance levels, security control assessments, training, log management systems, automated inventory utilities and develop/execute corrective action plans to address deficiencies.

• Manage a range of program administrative functions, including personnel processing, visitor control, clearance verification, classified material control, document accountability, and investigations related to program-specific issues.

• Cultivate and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, external customers, and senior leadership across multiple strategic business units.

• Prepare and support internal and external security-related briefings, reports, and reviews, contributing to overall program status updates and leadership engagements.

• Oversee facility security operations for Special Access Program Facilities (SAPFs) and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) in accordance with ICD 705; manage construction security packages, Fixed Facility Checklists (FFCs), and TEMPEST assessments.

• Provide leadership and mentorship to security team members, including setting career development goals, conducting performance assessments, and preparing formal performance evaluations.

• Experience with national security information system related security requirements (e.g. NISPOM, DAAPM, DAAG, JAFAN 6/3, DCID 6/3, JSIG, ICD-503) to include technical computer/network system auditing.

• Experience in the oversight and execution of the Assessment & Authorization processes

• Trained and Knowledgeable in Assured File Transfer (AFT) processes and tools.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of security professionals in a dynamic, matrixed environment.

• Possess a minimum of a current, final Top Secret security clearance (a current investigation is defined as an investigation not older than five years).

• Bachelor’s degree required – Major: Business Management, Security Management, Criminal Justice, or other related field, and a minimum of 12 years prior relevant experience; or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 10 years’ experience.

• Eligibility for additional access will be required from the customer. This position requires extensive knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP); the Special Access Programs (SAP) environment and the Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environment.

• Interpret and implement security requirements in accordance with DoD Manual 5205.07, NISPOM, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), and other applicable special programs guidance.

• Provide expert security guidance across all phases of program execution, from Bases of Estimates (BOEs) through contract closeout, to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Possess or be willing to obtain a DoD 8570 – IAM III professional certification (i.e. CISSP, CISSM, etc.) within 6 months of employment.

• Experience with Periods Processing and Cross-Domain Systems.

What We Offer: Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

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 162,000 USD - 326,000 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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