Alternate COMSEC Manager (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a COMSEC professional for an onsite role in Cedar Rapids, IA. The candidate will support the COMSEC Manager and Facility Security Officer to maintain accountability and secure handling of COMSEC/classified materials, with required DoD Top Secret clearance.

This position emphasizes strict confidentiality, inventory control, and adherence to NISPOM/NSA directives in a sensitive environment.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct COMSEC experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accountability, control, and destruction of COMSEC and classified materials in compliance with NISPOM and NSA/CSS Policy Manual 3-16.
• Order, receive, and transfer cryptographic keys.
• Assist in the shipment, receipt, and accountability of COMSEC materials.
• Manage fill devices and other COMSEC equipment, perform software upgrades to ECUs and secure telephone equipment.
• Conduct semi-annual and annual inventories of COMSEC and classified materials.

Skills

COMSEC experience

Security clearance

Inventory management

Education

University Degree

Tools

NISPOM

DIAS

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-12 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-139 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 139

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: Top Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

As a COMSEC professional you will serve as an Alternate COMSEC Manager and play a critical role in ensuring compliance with Department of War (DoW) and other government agency directives. You will support the COMSEC Manager and Facility Security Officer in maintaining accountability, security and integrity of COMSEC / classified material. This onsite role provides a unique opportunity to work in a highly sensitive environment, requiring strict confidentiality and attention to detail.

**This is onsite position in Cedar Rapids, IA and a DoD Secret Clearance is needed**

What You Will Do:

• Maintain accountability, control, and destruction of COMSEC and classified materials in compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and NSA/CSS Policy Manual 3-16.
• Order, receive, and transfer cryptographic keys.
• Assist in the shipment, receipt, and accountability of COMSEC materials.
• Management of fill devices and other COMSEC equipment, perform software upgrades to ECUs and secure telephone equipment.
• Conduct semi-annual and annual inventories of COMSEC and classified materials.
• Develop and implement security procedures to ensure proper control and accountability of sensitive materials.
• Assist in maintaining security awareness programs and conducting annual self-inspections.
• Verify identification, clearance levels, and need-to-know for individuals requesting access to COMSEC or classified materials.
• Provide support and excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Operate in alignment with corporate and division policies, practices, and business ethics.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued Top Secret security clearance is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct COMSEC experience.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience working with government policies and procedures related to COMSEC and classified materials.
• Management of a COMSEC account in a production/depot environment.
• Familiar with Distributed INFOSEC Accounting System (DIAS).
• Experience with maintaining accountability and control of COMSEC and classified materials in compliance with DoW and NSA directives.
• Experience with inventory management, including conducting semi-annual or annual inventories of sensitive materials.
• Experience with End Cryptographic Unit management and load/update procedures.
• Familiarity with Industrial Security policies and procedures, including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
• Experience with verifying clearance levels and access requirements for individuals handling classified materials.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-energy environment.

Salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate.
• employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child, and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
• And more!

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.

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.