Principal COMSEC Manager - Tucson, AZ

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; 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

RTX is seeking a seasoned COMSEC professional to provide on-site management for a high-visibility COMSEC team at El Segundo. The role ensures continuity, oversight, and compliance across collateral, SCI, and SAP COMSEC environments, collaborating with government customers and RTX teams.

The candidate will learn advanced INE management, secure voice product workflows, and enterprise-level COMSEC processes, while supporting secure communications operations at scale and maintaining strict

Qualifications

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience.
• An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
• Experience managing COMSEC material including receipt, custody, safeguarding, and destruction.
• Experience training COMSEC users and accountants.
• Experience with End Cryptographic Unit (ECU) management and load/fill procedures.
• Experience working with NSA CSSM 3-16 or related COMSEC doctrine.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily COMSEC account management and operational oversight for Collateral, SCI, and SAP mission areas.
• Prepare, load, and maintain INEs and secure voice products.
• Order, receive, safeguard, and maintain COMSEC equipment, keys, and material.
• Track supersession dates, manage fill devices, and conduct software upgrades.
• Submit accurate and timely accounting reports to NSA COR.
• Conduct regular inventories, compliance validations, incident reporting, and investigations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Raytheon/RTX teams and support local travel requirements.
• Train COMSEC users, accountants, and program personnel on COMSEC procedures and best practices.

Skills

COMSEC management

Training COMSEC users

Load/fill procedures

NSA policy

Cross-functional coordination

Education

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree related field

Tools

DIAS

ECU management

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-17 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-807 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 807 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: TS/SCI 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.

We are seeking a seasoned COMSEC professional to provide on-site management for a high-visibility COMSEC team supporting multiple classified mission areas in El Segundo. This role is critical in maintaining continuity, oversight, and compliance across collateral, SCI, and SAP COMSEC environments. The successful candidate will work closely with program offices, government customers, and RTX cross-functional partners to ensure secure, efficient, and compliant operations.

What You Will Do

• Provide daily COMSEC account management and operational oversight for Collateral, SCI, and SAP mission areas.
• Prepare, load, and maintain In-Line Network Encryptors (INEs) and secure voice products.
• Order, receive, safeguard, and maintain COMSEC equipment, keys, and associated material.
• Track supersession dates, manage fill devices, and conduct required software upgrades.
• Submit accurate and timely accounting reports to NSA COR or the appropriate assigned COR.
• Conduct regular inventories, compliance validations, incident reporting, and investigations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Raytheon/RTX teams and support local travel requirements.
• Train COMSEC users, accountants, and program personnel on proper COMSEC procedures and best practices.
• Pay high attention to detail, and use strong time management, organizational skills, and follow-through.
• Perform regular moderate lifting (25–40 lbs)

What You Will Learn

• How to operate across multiple classified environments (Collateral, SCI, SAP) while adhering to NSA policy and external customer guidelines.
• Advanced INE management, secure voice product workflows, and evolving encryption technologies.
• Enterprise-level COMSEC processes including record accuracy, incident handling, and regulatory reporting.
• Cross-functional coordination within RTX and execution of secure communication operations at scale.

Qualifications - You Must Have

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience,
• An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
• Experience managing COMSEC material including receipt, custody, safeguarding, and destruction.
• Experience training COMSEC users and accountants.
• Experience with End Cryptographic Unit (ECU) management and load/fill procedures.
• Experience working with NSA CSSM 3-16 or related COMSEC doctrine.

Qualifications - We Prefer

• Previous NSA COMSEC certification
• Experience in SAP and SCI environments.
• Experience with COMSEC Accounting, Reporting & Distribution System (DIAS).
• Experience troubleshooting COMSEC equipment.
• Experience managing Windows-based information systems.
• Knowledge of legacy COMSEC equipment.

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.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

Benefits

• 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

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.

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.