**Date Posted:** 2025-07-02 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** TX217: 465 Independence Parkway 465 Independence Parkway , Plano, TX, 75075 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. As a key member of the Raytheon Special Programs leadership team, the Associate Director of Security for Naval Airborne Systems (NAS) sub-strategy business unit (SSBU) holds the primary responsibility for the strategic and operational oversight of all security-related functions. This role serves as the principal Global Security Services (GSS) representative on the NAS Senior Leadership Team, ensuring alignment between program objectives and enterprise-level security strategies. The Associate Director will lead a team of security professionals across a matrixed environment, overseeing the execution of comprehensive security disciplines, including industrial security, communications security (COMSEC), physical security, and cybersecurity. This leader will foster close collaboration with Raytheon program management and U.S. Government senior leadership to address and resolve complex security challenges in support of critical national defense initiatives. **What You Will Do** + Provide Leadership and direction for all NAS security operations, ensuring compliance with government and corporate security policies. + Represent GSS as the primary security advisor within the NAS Leadership Team. + Lead and develop a high-performing team of security professionals in a dynamic, matrixed environment. + Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external government partners to identify and mitigate risk. + Drive innovation and continuous improvement within the security function to support evolving program needs. + Interpret and implement security requirements in accordance with DoD Manual 5205.07, NISPOM, Intelligence Community Directives (ICD)s, and other applicable special programs guidance. + Provide expert security guidance across all phases of program execution, from Bases of Estimates (BOEs) through contract closeout, to ensure compliance and risk mitigation. + Develop, coordinate approval for, and implement program specific security documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Security Addendums, Operation Security (OPSEC) Plans, and Concept of Operations (CONOPs). + Lead and support internal self-inspections, assess compliance levels, and develop/execute corrective action plans to address deficiencies. + Review, conduct, and assist self-inspections and recommend/implement corrective actions plans. + Manage a range of program administrative functions, including personnel processing, visitor control, clearance verification, classified material control, document accountability, and investigations related to program-specific issues. + Cultivate and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, external customers, and senior leadership across multiple strategic business units. + Prepare and support internal and external security-related briefings, reports, and reviews, contributing to overall program status updates and leadership engagements. + Ensure compliance with applicable government and company regulations + Oversee facility security operations for Special Access Program Facilities (SAPFs) and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) in accordance with ICD 705; manage construction security packages, Fixed Facility Checklists (FFCs), and TEMPEST assessments. + Provide leadership and mentorship to security team members, including setting career development goals, conducting performance assessments, and preparing formal performance evaluations. + Eligibility for additional access will be required from the customer. This position requires extensive knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP); the Special Access Programs (SAP) environment and the Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environment. **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. (a current investigation is defined as an investigation not older than five years). + Bachelor’s degree required – Major: Business Management, Security Management, Criminal Justice, or other related field, and a minimum of 12 years prior relevant experience; or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 10 years’ experience. + Experience with the NISPOM, DoDm 5205.07, JSIG/RMF, ICD-705, and customer security requirements. **Qualifications We Prefer** + Experience with internal and external customers. + Strong working knowledge and experience with Microsoft + Experience in Industrial Security within the Advanced Technology Business Unit **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 includes relocation assistance **Learn More & Apply Now!** + 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 147,000 USD - 295,000 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._ **Privacy Policy and Terms:** Click on this link (http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.