Special Programs Personnel Security Senior Manager

Date Posted:

2025-11-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ855: RMS AP Bldg M05 1151 East Hermans Road Building M05, Tucson, AZ, 85756 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: Secret

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 Sr. Manager Personnel Security will support the Special Programs Security department by leading the Personnel Security Center team consisting of a nationwide group of security professionals. This team is tasked with ensuring employees tasked to support sensitive and classified programs meet the stringent personnel security requirements of our government customers by reviewing and maintaining personnel security packages, aiding employees in completing reporting requirements and interfacing with internal and external security customers. This position will oversee the execution of the Personnel Security Center ensuring compliance with government regulations, identifying process improvements, fostering employee growth, and reporting statistics and performance metrics to senior leadership.

The selected candidate can perform this role from: El Segundo, CA; McKinney, TX; or Tucson, AZ.

THIS POSITION IS FULL TIME ONSITE

What You Will Do

• Lead a team of Personnel Security Specialists by establishing schedules, prioritizing assignments, providing training, and oversight.
• Ensure personnel security packages are complaint to support access requests for Special Access Programs.
• Develop, prepare, and implement novel processes to improve output in accordance with Raytheon CORE (lean/six sigma) operating system.  
• Partner with the security leadership team to ensure processes are integrated across the department.
• Ensure compliance of operations in accordance with DoDM 5205.07, CFR 32 Part 117, DoD 5200.02, DoD 5200.48, DoD 5105.21 and internal company policy.
• Conduct and/or participate in internal reviews and/or Government inspections. 
• Maintain records and databases related to Personnel Security Clearances and accesses.  
• Collect metrics, perform data analysis and submit reports to senior management.
• Prepare, review, and submit cost proposals to senior management.
• Conduct employee performance reviews to develop, mentor and train personnel.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience. Advanced degrees may be considered in lieu of prior experience.   
• Experience leading and managing the execution of Personnel Security processes and procedures within a SAP/SCI work area including executing the NISPOM, DoDM 5205.07, and ICD Manuals.
• Experience utilizing DISS and JADE information systems.
• Experience with business automation tools such as PowerApps, PowerBI, and SharePoint and demonstrated proficiency utilizing Microsoft Project and Excel.

Qualification We Prefer

• Degree major in Business Management, Security and/or Risk Management, Government Policy, Information Management, Criminal Justice, or other related field of study.
• Broad knowledge and skills within the SAP/SCI security discipline.
• Completed related training and/or certification with DCSA and/or CDSE (ex. Introduction to SAPs, ICD-705, SFPC, SPSC, PSC, etc.) 

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

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• 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 124,000 USD - 250,000 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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