Principal Security Analyst / Project Leader - Tucson, AZ

Pratt & Whitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 82,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company seeks a Principal Security Analyst/Project Lead in Tucson, AZ. This role involves managing security processes, leading improvement projects, and ensuring compliance with U.S. Government protocols. Candidates should possess a Top Secret security clearance and relevant experience in security management and process improvement.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) match

Parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance required.
• 5 years of relevant experience or 9 years without a degree.
• Experience in security processes within SAP/SCI work areas.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic CORE engagements to improve and automate processes.
• Lead business process improvement projects and develop strategies.
• Manage budgets and evaluate resource needs for project execution.

Skills

Leadership

Process Improvement

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PowerApps

PowerBI

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-06-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ842: RMS AP Bldg 842 1151 East Hermans Road Building 842, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

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.

ThePrincipal Security Analyst/Project Lead at our Tucson, AZ, location willsupport theAssociate Director Compliance & Infrastructureand a programmatic cross-functional leadership team in direct support of National Security and contractual requirements for Special Access Programs You will directly manage projects and implement policies and procedures based onthe NISPOM, DoDM 5205.07 series, JSIG, and ICD-705 as well as integrate tools and processes into the organization’s structure. You will directly support CORE (Lean & Six Sigma) implementation and execution for the Special Programs Security organization. Responsibilities include business metrics and strategic needs evaluation, opportunity identification, realization and risk mitigation, resource prioritization, project selection and execution to achieve sustainable results and transformational business impact.

What You Will Do

• Drive top priority strategic CORE engagements as a CORE advanced practitioner focused on continuously improving and automating processes to improve quality, efficiency, reduce waste and deliver results that have significant business performance impact.
• Focus on strategic priorities aligned with the CORE Goal Alignment process and manage the engagement opportunity pipeline and CORE resource assignments.
• Assist with tracking improvement targets, strategic initiative reviews, quarterly business reviews, and staff meetings.
• Interface with CORE Functional and CORE Strategic Business Unit leaders on improvement opportunities within domains.
• Lead and Implement business process improvement projects and develop implementation strategies for new processes and procedures.
• Partner with personnel across functional organizations in support of business objectives, while ensuring compliance with US Government and Raytheon Company directives and policies.
• Support the maintenance and compliance of classified areas in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Maintain budget and evaluate resource needs to develop cost proposals.
• This position may require travel on company business-- must possess a valid driver’s license for escorting individuals across business locations.
• This position is 1st shift and full-time onsite.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Active and transferrable final U.S. government issued TOP SECRET security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start. US citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience OR in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience is required.
• Experience leading and managing the execution of security processes and projects within a SAP/SCI work area including executing the NISPOM, DoDM 5205.07 series, and ICD-705.
• Experience with business automation tools such as PowerApps, PowerBI, and SharePoint and experience with Microsoft Project and Excel.
• CORE Professional certification or become CORE Professional certified within 12 months.

Qualification We Prefer

• Degree major in Business Management, Security and/or Risk Management, Government Policy, Information Management, Criminal Justice, or other related field of study.
• Broad knowledge and skills within the SAP/SCI security discipline.
• Completed related training and/or certification with DCSA and/or CDSE (ex. Introduction to SAPs, ICD-705, SFPC, SPSC, PSC, etc.).

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• This position is not eligible for relocation

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• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. 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.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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 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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