Principal Program Security Specialist- El Segundo, CA

Raytheon; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; 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 Scholar Program

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is hiring a Principal Program Specialist, Security in El Segundo, CA, onsite. You will develop and maintain security policies to ensure NISPOM compliance in a fast-paced environment. The role requires active DoD Top Secret clearance and interaction with government agencies.

Key duties include coordinating security programs, briefing personnel, and aligning with Program Management on requirements and vulnerabilities. The position offers robust benefits and a clear career path within RTX.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance required prior to start date.
• University degree or equivalent; 3+ years relevant experience or advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in admin and coordination of multiple security programs to ensure compliance.
• Identifies program issues and implements corrective actions as directed.
• Conducts security briefings and maintains education programs.
• Works with Program Management to identify security requirements and vulnerabilities.
• Reviews security program requirements for efficiency and standardization.
• Liaises with government agencies to ensure contract security compliance.

Skills

Security clearance knowledge

Program management coordination

Security briefings

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

NISPOM

SEAD3

DCSA/CDSE training

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-07

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 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 Principal Program Specialist, Security will help develop, administer, and maintain the program’s security policies and procedures in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment to ensure compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).

What You Will Do

• Participates in the administration and coordination of multiple security programs/activities to ensure compliance with government and company security policies and procedures.
• Identifies program issues and implements corrective actions to identified security problems as directed.
• Conducts security briefings and maintains security education programs.
• Works closely with Program Management to identify security requirements and vulnerabilities.
• Reviews security program requirements for efficiency and standardization.
• Acts as a liaison with government agencies / organizations to ensure contract security compliance.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior
• relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field andminimum 3 years experience
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Previous experience as a security professional supporting in an Industrial Security role
• Experience with NISPOM and SEAD3
• Completed related training and/or certification with DCSA and/or CDSE

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 95,500 USD - 181,700 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

Incentives

• annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

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.