Special Program COMSEC Lead - Tucson, AZ

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Tucson, AZ, USA
In-Office
108K-205K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Defense
The future of aerospace and defense
The Role
Leads COMSEC support and compliance for a special program environment across geographically distributed accounts. Oversees a COMSEC team, establishes policy, trains users, validates cryptographic requirements, supports government contracts, and manages accountability, security procedures, and equipment reliability. The role coordinates with government representatives, engineers, and program managers while developing accounting procedures, key management plans, and cost estimates. It also resolves complex classified-environment challenges involving production, depot, assembly, repair, and facility operations.
Summary Generated by Built In

Date Posted:

2026-09-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-928 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ MULTI PURPOSE FAC 928

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: TS/SCI

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. 

Seeking a highly motivated security professional as a COMSEC lead for the Raytheon Special Program environment.  The role provides business-level oversight and strategic planning for COMSEC support to the program environment.  The selected candidate will establish COMSEC policy, maintain data on the COMSEC footprint across the business, respond to government data calls, ensure compliance with COSMEC-related directives, validate compliance of accounts with COMSEC directives and security procedures (NISPOM, DoDM 5205.07 series and Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705), as they relate to operating in a classified environment for:  personnel processing, media control, marking and control of documents / materials, security education, visitor control, and destruction of classified. The role requires close collaboration with government program personnel, Program Managers and Lead Engineers. This position requires  strong attention to detail, time management and timely follow-through.

What You Will Do

  • Oversee business support and compliance for COMSEC accounts over a large geographical area,
  • Lead a small team of COMSEC professionals.,
  • Provide on-the-job training to the COMSEC team and other COMSEC users in all aspects of COMSEC accountability, security, compliance, and establish local COMSEC policy.
  • Work directly with government representatives, program engineers and government customer representatives to identify the proper application of cryptographic key, validate COMSEC requirements; and support multiple U.S. Government contracts through the gate process with planning, scheduling, and arranging program specific COMSEC support ensuring COMSEC equipment reliability and availability.
  • Assist in developing In-Process Accounting Procedures (IPAP), Key Management Plans (KMP), and Bases of Estimates (BOE).
  • Oversee security aspects of facility procedures, and work outside of the Security department to resolve complex challenges, enabling cost effective and efficient processes for engineering, production, depot, assembly, and repair; resolve RCAS, GCAR, and CORE efforts.

Qualifications You Must Have

  • Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
  • Experience working and maneuvering within the special program environment
  • Experience working in Industrial Security, NISPOM, and Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705, and how COMSEC plays into the success of business.
  • Experience with COMSEC compliance doctrine and associated references·   

Qualifications We Prefer

  • Experience in strategic planning, risk assessment, and business analysis
  • COMSEC training certification
  • Experience with support of a COMSEC account to include receipt, custody, safeguarding and destruction of production and/or depot COMSEC material
  • Experience with End Cryptographic Unit management and load/fill procedures
  • Experience with troubleshooting COMSEC equipment
  • Experience in the management of Windows based information systems
  • Knowledgeable of legacy COMSEC equipment

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

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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

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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Skills Required

  • University degree or equivalent experience and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and at least 5 years of experience
  • Experience working within a special program environment
  • Experience with Industrial Security, NISPOM, and Intelligence Community Directive 705
  • Experience with COMSEC compliance doctrine and associated references
  • Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance before the start date
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Strategic planning, risk assessment, and business analysis experience
  • COMSEC training certification
  • Experience supporting COMSEC accounts, including receipt, custody, safeguarding, and destruction of COMSEC material
  • Experience with End Cryptographic Unit management and load/fill procedures
  • Experience troubleshooting COMSEC equipment
  • Experience managing Windows-based information systems
  • Knowledge of legacy COMSEC equipment

RTX Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about RTX and has not been reviewed or approved by RTX.

  • Retirement Support — 401(k) programs are described with employer matching and, in many cases, an additional company retirement contribution, with a student‑loan repayment feature that can substitute for the match in eligible situations. Plan materials also reference automatic enrollment and other structural supports that strengthen long‑term savings.
  • Healthcare Strength — Benefits materials highlight comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside wellness tools and incentives. HSA‑eligible options with company contributions are also referenced on careers and benefits pages.
  • Parental & Family Support — Program descriptions point to paid parental leave, backup childcare resources, and family supports such as birth/adoption benefits and an Autism Benefit (availability varies by unit and location). Dependent and elder‑care resources are also noted.

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The Company
HQ: Arlington, VA
185,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges.

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