Facility Security Officer - Senior Security Manager - Goleta, CA

Prattwhitney; United States; On-site; USD 146,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

RTX Goleta site seeks an experienced Senior Manager, Security (FSO) to lead the industrial security program. You will ensure NISPOM compliance, coordinate with the DCSA, and manage classified information, training, and site security operations.

Qualified candidates have 10+ years in security, FSO certification, and strong ethics. This role offers relocation assistance and comprehensive benefits in a DoD security environment.

Qualifications

• University degree or advanced degree preferred with extensive security background.
• Minimum of ten years in industrial security, including five years as an FSO for a cleared facility.
• Current FSO certification for a possessing facility.
• Experience with the National Industrial Security Program and DCSA interactions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Products.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall industrial security program and ensure compliance with NISPOM and related requirements.
• Lead annual Self-Inspection and coordinate corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver security training and awareness programs meeting NISP requirements.
• Coordinate for internal and DCSA security reviews and manage classified information and equipment.
• Coordinate with ISSM on classified operations and system authorization requirements.
• Manage physical security for the site, including access control and security systems.
• Administer security briefings and conduct inquiries with follow-up actions.
• Analyze security metrics for program oversight and continuous improvement.

Skills

Industrial security leadership

NISPOM compliance

DCSA liaison

Microsoft Office

Education

University degree or advanced degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-05 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01

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 RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Facility Security Officer (FSO) - Senior Manager, Security provides strategic oversight and daily management of security operations for the Goleta, CA site. This role ensures the protection of personnel, facilities, and assets while maintaining full compliance with NISPOM requirements, SEAD 3, and Continuous Vetting obligations. The Senior Manager, FSO serves as the primary Key Management Personnel (KMP) interface for the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and other federal partners.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for the overall industrial security program and compliance with the NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), and other government and contractual obligations.
• Lead and support the annual Self-Inspection, ensuring findings are documented and corrective actions are implemented.
• Develop, deliver, and oversee security training, education, and awareness programs to meet all NISP requirements.
• Coordinate and prepare for internal and DCSA security reviews.
• Manage the accountability, control, storage, and transmission of classified information and associated equipment.
• Coordinate with and support the ISSM on classified area operations, system authorization requirements, and classified processing activities.
• Manage all aspects of physical security for the site, including facility safeguards, access control measures, and security system oversight.
• Administer required security briefings and debriefings, including initial, annual, and termination briefings.
• Conduct administrative inquiries and investigations, document results, and coordinate appropriate follow‑up actions.
• Collect, analyze, and report security metrics to support program oversight and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience
• Minimum of ten (10) years of industrial security experience, including a minimum of five (5) years serving as an FSO for a cleared facility.
• Current FSO certification for a possessing facility.
• Experience with the National Industrial Security Program and experience working with DCSA or other Cognizant Security Agencies, including interaction with site leadership.
• Experience with Microsoft Products.
• We prefer strong ethics, integrity, and professionalism.

What We Offer

• Safety
• Trust
• Respect
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Innovation

This position is eligible for Relocation assistance

The salary range for this role is 145,600 USD - 276,800 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.
• 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: RTX 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, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 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, Virginia.