Manager, Corporate Executive Protection

RTX Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Educational assistance

401(k) match

Job summary

RTX Corporation in Arlington, VA is seeking an experienced Executive Protection professional to coordinate travel, secure transportation, and oversee security for senior leadership. The role requires DoD Secret clearance, US citizenship, and the ability to obtain LEOSA and TSA ASO certifications.

You will liaise with management, law enforcement, and industry partners, develop security plans, and maintain executive transport assets while supporting company events and security operations onsite.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in security operations, or like experience in the armed forces or with local law enforcement at the federal, state and/or local government level.
• Possess, or be able to obtain, Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) certification.
• Possess, or be able to obtain, TSA Armed Security Officer (ASO) certification.
• Ability/willingness to adjust work schedule, often on short notice, to accommodate leadership schedule and security needs.
• Experience maintaining close liaison with government and industry security, law enforcement and/or intelligence professionals.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate schedules/itinerary for travel planning with the principal’s EP team members and executive assistants.
• Drive primary and secondary routes in advance for all local venues.
• Support flights as needed in and out of Reagan International Airport as a TSA-Armed Security Officer.
• Liaise with management, industry reps, customers and law enforcement for executive protection, events, operations and objectives.
• Develop comprehensive physical security plans and risk/vulnerability assessment methodologies.
• Maintain executive transport vehicles, including inspections and maintenance tracking.
• Provide security at company sponsored events.
• Supplement other members of the Physical Security organization as directed.

Skills

Security operations

Executive protection

Liaison with authorities

Driver responsibilities

Schedule coordination

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Job description

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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. At RTX, 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 regard the security of its employees and assets, tangible and intangible, to be of primary importance to the company’s continued growth, profitability, and success.

Location & Role Type

Location: US-VA-ARLINGTON-108 ~ 1100 Wilson Blvd ~ ROSSLYN HQ

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

What You Will Do

• Coordinate schedules/itinerary for travel planning with the principal’s primary EP team members and executive assistants.
• Drive primary and secondary routes in advance for all local venues.
• Support flights, as needed, in and out of Reagan International Airport as a TSA-Armed Security Officer.
• Liaise with management, industry representatives, customers, and law enforcement for the organization on matters pertaining to executive protection, events, operations, and objectives.
• Perform and execute the development of comprehensive physical security plans and employ methodologies in developing best practices in risk and vulnerability assessments that safeguard senior executive leadership.
• Maintain company executive transport vehicles to include inspections, tracking vehicle accidents, delivery to dealerships for repairs, replacements, and weekly washing and cleaning.
• Provide security at company sponsored events.
• Supplement other members of the Physical Security organization as directed.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in security operations, or like experience in the armed forces or with local law enforcement at the federal, state and/or local government level.
• Possess, or be able to obtain, Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) certification.
• Possess, or be able to obtain, TSA Armed Security Officer (ASO) certification.
• Ability/willingness to adjust work schedule, often on short notice, to accommodate leadership schedule and security needs.
• Experience maintaining close liaison with government and industry security, law enforcement and/or intelligence professionals.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process.
• Security clearance factors include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the US, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and drug involvement.

Additional detail regarding security clearance factors can be obtained by accessing the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency at https://www.dcsa.mil/.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior experience in military or law enforcement, specifically conducting close protection and driving of VIPs.
• Capable of working independently and adapting to various work-paces while always maintaining a high-level of attentiveness and energy.
• Possess sound operational judgement and the flexibility to shift priorities to adjust to varying challenges.
• Positive attitude with professional communication style and appearance.
• Tactical experience working on an active SWAT, SRT, or similar unit.
• Technical Security Counter Measure (TSCM) experience.
• Counter-intelligence experience.
• Experience collaborating with other businesses to develop and maintain progressive security programs.
• Prior training in firearms, defensive tactics, defensive/evasive driving, arrest techniques, and/or emergency medicine.

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.

Some of the benefits we offer include

• Parental (including paternal) leave
• Flexible work schedules
• Achievement awards
• Educational assistance
• Child/adult backup care

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.

This position is classified as: 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 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.

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