Senior Manager, Special Access Programs (Onsite)

globalhr; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX, in partnership with Pratt & Whitney, is seeking a Special Programs Security Manager to oversee DoD SAP Security compliance and national security programs. The role sits in the Government Security Compliance Office and requires a Top Secret/SAP access clearable candidate.

The selected candidate will lead CSSOs, coordinate across security disciplines, and drive program security plans while ensuring audits and inspections are completed successfully.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree with 7+ years in Security, Military or Defense.
• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Associate’s degree with 12+ years of relevant industry experience.
• High School diploma with 14+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience must include 5+ years working directly in Industrial Security field.
• Active US Government Security Clearance, SECRET level or higher.
• Ability to obtain TOP SECRET clearance with SAP/SCI access.
• Ability to meet enhanced security requirements for SAP access.

Responsibilities

• Support Government Security Compliance with DoD SAP Security Manual and procedures.
• Provide leadership for CSSOs and core compliance processes.
• Manage portfolio of special access programs and ensure security accountability.
• Collaborate with industrial security, cybersecurity, and program leadership.
• Develop and implement program security plans (OPSEC, PPIP, test plans, outside work).
• Assist in annual and event-based security inspections and audits.
• Mentor CSSOs and supervise alternate CSSOs.

Skills

Industrial Security experience

Security clearance

Leadership

TOP SECRET access

Education

Advanced degree

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

High School diploma

Tools

DISS

NISS

SIMS

JADE

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

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 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.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

Support Pratt & Whitney’s Government Security Compliance department as a Special Programs Security Manager responsible for the implementation and oversight of a Special Access national security program.The selected candidate will be assigned to the Special Access Programs Security Office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Government Security Compliance mission by assisting with full scope implementation of the Department of Defense Special Access Program Security Manual, company Standard Operating Procedures and additional contractual security requirements.As a Senior Manager, the candidate will have leadership oversight responsibilities for a team of CSSO’s and core compliance processes.Additionally, the candidate will complete duties as assigned by management to include but not limited to:

  • Have primary CSSO responsibility for a portfolio of special access programs.

  • Responsible for the execution of core compliance processes related to PERSEC, information security, Top Secret accountability, contracting and security management.

  • Collaborate with industrial security, cybersecurity and program leadership for the development, implementation and achievement of program unique security goals and requirements.

  • Develop and implement program specific security plans such as OPSEC, PPIP, test plans and outside work agreements.

  • Assist in the completion of annual and event-based security compliance inspections and audits.

  • Mentor and supervise assigned CSSOs and alternate CSSOs in their performance of duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Advanced degree and 7+ years of Security, Military or Defense experience, or government regulated environment; OR Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of relevant industry experience; OR Associate’s degree (or 2-year technical training) and 12+ years of relevant industry experience; OR High School diploma and 14+ years of relevant industry experience.

• Experience must include 5+ years working directly in Industrial Security field.

• Active US Government Security Clearance, SECRET level or higher.

• Ability to obtain TOP SECRET clearance with SAP/SCI access.

• Ability to meet enhanced security requirements to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience implementing the DoD SAP Security Manual

• Familiarization with the ICD-705 Technical Specifications for SCIFs

• Experience with DISS, NISS, SIMS, JADE, or similar databases

• Working knowledge of DoD SAP and SCI programs to provide procedural and policy guidance

• Intermediate proficiency in the Microsoft suite of products.

What is my Role Type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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