Program Security Specialist -Onsite, Tucson, AZ

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon (RTX) seeks a Principal Program Security Specialist to lead security operations for multiple programs, coordinating with internal teams and government customers. The role requires ensuring compliance with 32 CFR Part 117, DD Form 254, and related DoD policies to protect classified information.

The position emphasizes strategic and tactical oversight, with travel as required, and reports to the SSBU Security Manager within the GSS Industrial Security Center of Excellence.

Qualifications

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• Prior planning experience is required to manage security operations across programs.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools for reporting and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee program security operations, ensuring compliance with DoD requirements and security directives.
• Support long-term global security strategies in collaboration with government representatives and security leadership.
• Interpret contractual documents (SOWs, CDRLs) to ensure security obligations are implemented.

Skills

Prior planning experience

Security leadership

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-14

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: Secret

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.

Raytheon, an RTX business, is seeking an experienced and motivated Principal Program Security Specialist to join our Global Security Services (GSS) Industrial Security Team. This position is based in the Southwest U.S. region and provides a unique opportunity to play a critical role in protecting national security information while supporting some of the most advanced defense programs in the world.

As a Principal Program Security Specialist, you will serve as an embedded security professional and trusted advisor to program leadership. Acting as a security decision authority in partnership with the Program Area Directorate Security Lead, you will provide strategic and tactical oversight of program security operations while ensuring full compliance with U.S. Government and Department of Defense (DoD) security requirements. You will be the face of Industrial Security for assigned programs, directly interfacing with senior peers across Finance, Contracts, Supply Chain, Quality, Operations, and Engineering to align security objectives with mission success. This position reports directly to the Sub Strategic Business Unit (SSBU) Security Manager and functionally aligns to the Raytheon GSS Industrial Security Center of Excellence. The ideal candidate is a self-driven professional who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and has demonstrated expertise in industrial and program security leadership.

What You Will Do

• Lead and support program security operations, ensuring compliance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM Rule), DD Form 254 contract security requirements, bilateral security agreements, DoD policy, and related directives across multiple domestic and international programs.
• Support long-term global security strategies that support evolving mission needs, collaborating with U.S. and international government representatives, customer security offices, and security leadership.
• Interpret and analyze contractual documentation (SOWs, CDRLs, and security clauses) for applicability, ensuring that security obligations are accurately captured and implemented.
• Support program administration including Common Access Card (CAC) and Secure Internet Protocol Router (SIPR), Requests for Foreign Visits (RFV), and training compliance audits.
• Serve as a liaison between program management, subcontractors, and government customers to resolve security challenges, clarify compliance interpretations, and promote best practices.
• Prepare and manage secure transportation, transmission, and protection plans for classified material, both domestic and international, to ensure compliant handling throughout the lifecycle.
• Assist with investigations of security incidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to mitigate future risk.
• Organize and execute security projects, support for off-site events, reviews, and customer demonstrations, including security plan development and onsite management.
• Prepare for and assist with Self Inspections, DCSA assessments, and government audits, ensuring findings are properly addressed and continuous improvement is sustained.
• Conduct subcontractor visits and compliance assessments, offering partnership and assistance to enhance their security posture.
• Develop and deliver engaging security education and awareness briefings tailored to audiences across multiple organizational levels.
• Implement OPSEC into program activities and education / awareness.
• Work with Cyber Security and System Security engineering to write Program Protection Implementation Plans (PPIP), based on requirements from the Program Protection Plan (PPP)
• Travel as required to support programs and conduct field activities.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Prior planning experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) contracts and understanding of export control/security intersections.
• Familiarity with risk management principles, insider threat mitigation, and DCSA security rating criteria.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex projects, building relationships, and driving a strong security culture within multidisciplinary teams.

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 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.

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.