COMSEC Manager - El Segundo, CA

Raytheon; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Holidays

Job summary

Raytheon in El Segundo seeks a senior COMSEC leader to manage a team of seven specialists across SAP/SCI environments. You will direct key management, incident handling, and DIAS reporting while ensuring NSA/NISPOM compliance and customer alignment.

Role requires DoD/security clearance experience, strong leadership, and hands-on oversight of secure communications gear such as HAIPE devices and vIPer phones. US citizens only.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree and minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience leading or supervising COMSEC operations or security teams.
• Experience with DoD, NSA, and classified program compliance requirements including NISPOM, NSA CSSM Policy 3-16 and references.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience supporting COMSEC accounting, key management, auditing, inventories, and compliance validation.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site leadership and direct supervision for a team of seven COMSEC personnel supporting collateral and SAP COMSEC accounts.
• Oversee day‑to‑day COMSEC operations including key management, incident response, DIAS reporting, inventory accuracy, and compliance activities across SAP, SCI, and collateral environments.
• Serve as the primary COMSEC Lead for El Segundo programs and government customers, ensuring alignment with mission requirements, compliance doctrine, and customer expectations.
• Coordinate deployment, programming, and sustainment of secure communications technology such as HAIPE devices, vIPer phones, keying material, software upgrades, and manufacturing of equipment.
• Partner cross-functionally with program managers, engineers, facility leadership, and government representatives to resolve complex challenges, improve throughput, and ensure secure, compliant operations.
• Lead team development, performance management, coaching, work prioritization, and resource planning to maintain operational continuity and employee engagement.

Skills

Team Leadership

COMSEC Operations

Security Compliance

Incident Response

Key Management

Microsoft Office

Education

University Degree or equivalent experience

Advanced Degree

Tools

No specific software tools stated

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-11

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E07 ~ 2012 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E07

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

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.

What You Will Do

• Provide on-site leadership and direct supervision for a team of seven COMSEC personnel supporting collateral and SAP COMSEC accounts.
• Oversee day‑to‑day COMSEC operations including key management, incident response, DIAS reporting, inventory accuracy, and compliance activities across SAP, SCI, and collateral environments.
• Serve as the primary COMSEC Lead for El Segundo programs and government customers, ensuring alignment with mission requirements, compliance doctrine (NSA CSSM Policy 3-16, CNSSI's, NISPOM etc.) and customer expectations.
• Coordinate deployment, programming, and sustainment of secure communications technology such as HAIPE devices, vIPer phones, keying material, software upgrades, and Manufacturing of equipment.
• Partner cross-functionally with program managers, engineers, facility leadership, and government representatives to resolve complex challenges, improve throughput, and ensure secure, compliant operations.
• Lead team development, performance management, coaching, work prioritization, and resource planning to maintain operational continuity and employee engagement.

What You Will Learn

• Deep exposure to advanced COMSEC operations supporting programs including SAP, SCI, and multiple classified mission areas.
• Enhanced leadership skills gained through management of a high‑visibility COMSEC team in a complex, multi-customer environment.
• Experience navigating government customer expectations, NSA and DCSA policy requirements, DIAS, and enterprise-level security governance.
• Broader understanding of RTX El Segundo operational workflows, emerging secure communications technologies, throughput planning, and enterprise security risk management.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree and minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience leading or supervising COMSEC operations or security teams.
• Experience with DoD, NSA, and classified program compliance requirements to include but not limited to NISPOM, NSA CSSM Policy 3-16 and its associated references.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience supporting COMSEC accounting, key management, auditing, inventories, and compliance validation.

Qualifications We Prefer

• NSA COMSEC Course (IAEC-2212)
• Experience working within SAP and/or SCI environments.
• Experience with DIAS reporting, and incident reporting procedures.
• Familiarity with secure communications equipment including HAIPE devices, vIPer phones, legacy COMSEC systems, and troubleshooting secure hardware/software.
• Experience improving operational processes, leading cross-functional initiatives, and driving compliance enhancements.
• Experience managing Windows-based information systems or secure network devices.
• Experience with support of a Large COMSEC account to include receipt, custody, safeguarding, manufacturing, and destruction of production and/or depot COMSEC material.

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

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 118,300 USD - 224,900 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.

• 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
• holidays

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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