Special Access Programs Center of Excellence (COE) Manager (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds 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:

As the Associate Director for the SAP COE within Pratt & Whitneys Government Security Compliance (GSC) department you will lead the execution and continues improvements of security strategies policies and procedures leveraging program enhancements to ensure compliance with SAP/SCI this individual contributor role you will serve as a critical point of contact for program security matters collaborating with government agencies internal teams and stakeholders to ensure the secure handling of SAP/SCI information.

The selected candidate will be assigned to the Special Access Programs Security Office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and improve processes and systems through in-depth understanding of best practices and functional leader input to magnify the competitive position of the organization. You will identify and execute opportunities associated with improving security governance and operational efficiency within GSC. Complete duties as assigned by management to include but not limited to:
  • Lead the implementation of Department of Defense Special Access Program Security Manual company Standard Operating Procedures and additional contractual security requirements.
  • Recommend and implement functional strategies and operational plans with direct impact on results.
  • Act as the primary program security integrator and liaison across multiple programs ensuring enabling security functions are effectively embedded into program operations.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to program security leadership providing cross-program insight risk perspective and alignment recommendations.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to a team of security professionals ensuring proper training mentorship and adherence to program goals.
  • Advise program leadership on security posture risk exposure compliance requirements and emerging threats while supporting continuous improvement efforts within the program.
  • Drive consistency and standardization of security practices across programs while enabling mission-specific flexibility.
  • Conduct extensive investigations and respond to potential security incidents by understanding the root cause and provide mitigation actions to Senior Leadership.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Advanced degree and 10 years of Security Military or Defense experience or government regulated environment; OR Bachelors degree and 12 years of relevant industry experience; OR Associates degree (or 2-year technical training) and 14 years of relevant industry experience; OR High School diploma and 16 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

• Advanced degree preferably in a legal or security-related course of study.
• Direct Experience with Special Access Programs or compartmented secure programs.
• Strong working knowledge of basic office automation tool suites such as MS Office (Word Excel PowerPoint)
• Multiple industry-recognized professional certifications in security cybersecurity risk management and/or project management (i.e. CPP Security CISSP PMP etc.).

What is my Role Type

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

• Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

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 employees personal responsibility.

Learn More & Apply Now!

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 157200 USD - 298800 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 candidates 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 companys 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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