Analyst - Program Security - Tucson, AZ

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 57,200 - 108,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) match and flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules and parental leave

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Tucson, AZ, is seeking an Analyst to support day-to-day security administration for programs. Responsibilities include supporting the Program Security Management and maintaining a secure environment.

The ideal candidate must possess a university degree, applicable security clearance, and relevant experience. This role offers a competitive salary range of $57,200 to $108,800 USD along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Less than two years of prior relevant experience in a similar role.
• Valid driver's license for escorting individuals.
• Active Secret clearance is mandatory upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Support Program Security Management and daily operations.
• Assist in implementing program security requirements.
• Help maintain security SOPs and deliver training.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Knowledge of NISPOM

Strong communication skills

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Position

Analyst

Location

Tucson, AZ – 1151 E Hermans Rd, BLDG 848

Security Clearance

U.S. citizenship required. Active and existing Secret clearance on day one is mandatory.

Overview

The Analyst supports day‑to‑day security administration for programs within accredited facilities. Working under the guidance of the CSSO and the Program Security Management team, the Analyst helps create and maintain a secure operating environment that protects program information, people, systems, and spaces.

Responsibilities

• Support Program Security Management and daily operations.
• Assist the CSSO in implementing program security requirements, coordinating with leadership to maintain compliant processes across personnel vetting, physical security, accountability, control, SETA, and incident response.
• Help maintain security SOPs: gather updates, draft revisions, and coordinate changes to facility or location specific SOPs covering reporting requirements, clearance procedures, training, visitor handling, destruction and reproduction practices, and day‑to‑day operational logistics.
• Deliver security education and training (SETA); provide initial, situational, and annual refresher training to accessed personnel; keep training records current in the authorized system of record (e.g., JADE).
• Manage personnel vetting records: create and maintain vetting files (PSQs, PARs, SAPIA, foreign travel/contact reporting, incident documentation) in JADE or approved local records.
• Coordinate visitor control and escorts: validate accesses via JADE or approved methods, manage visit notifications/logs, ensure proper escort of non‑accessed visitors, and implement positive identification and visitor records retention per policy.
• Assist with annual self‑inspections: review facility security processes using a compliance checklist, document findings, and support development and tracking of corrective action items under supervisor guidance.
• Safeguard classified material: follow approved methods for storage, transmission, reproduction, destruction, and accountability, support courier planning and execution with appropriate authorizations.
• Support incident reporting and inquiries; assist Program Security Management with inquiries and documentation.
• Enforce physical security procedures: implement access control, badging, alarm/lock standards (including off‑hour responses), entry/exit inspections, control of combinations, and management of PEDs/EMDs consistent with policies.

Qualifications

• Must have a university degree or equivalent experience with less than two years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Familiarity with 32 CFR, Part 117 (NISPOM), DoDM 5205.07 series, JSIG, and ICD‑705.
• Valid driver’s license for escorting individuals across business locations.
• Active Secret clearance or enrollment in a clearance program on the first day of employment.
• Related training with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, Center for Development of Security Excellence, or equivalent security certification programs.
• Willingness to travel on company business.

• Preferred: Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Preferred: Familiarity with DISS, eSecurity, Access Commander, and Purifile.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Business Management, Security and/or Risk Management, Government Policy, Information Management, Criminal Justice, or related field.

Compensation

Salary range: $57,200 – $108,800 USD.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, employee scholar program.
• Parental leave, paid time off, holidays.
• Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs (contingent on level and collective‑bargaining agreement).

EEO Statement

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.