Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) - Tucson, AZ
About The Position
RTX is seeking a P2 Sr Analyst, Security to serve as an alternate Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) in Tucson, Arizona. The role reports to the CSSO, interfaces with customers and government representatives, and supports Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security requirements for proprietary programs. The CSSO team develops, administers, and maintains program security policies and helps employees comply with security standards and evolving regulations in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The CSSO administers SCI programs and protects classified intelligence in accordance with federal standards, including NISPOM, Intelligence Community Directives, Department of Defense Manuals, and the Joint SAP Implementation Guide. The position is onsite and requires U.S. citizenship and an active, transferable U.S. government Top Secret clearance, with eligibility for TS/SCI access, before starting.
Requirements
- University degree or equivalent experience and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.
- Experience with government security policies and Intelligence Community requirements, including NISPOM, DoDM 5205.07, DoDM 5105.21, JSIG, and ICD 705.
- Experience in Special Programs Security, including SCI Personnel Security, Physical/Technical Security, COMSEC, SCIF Management, and Industrial Security.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Adobe, and PowerPoint.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Active and transferable U.S. government Top Secret security clearance required on day one, with eligibility for TS/SCI access.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience as a Special Security Representative (SSR) or SSO.
- Familiarity with Fixed Facility Checklists (FFCs), TEMPEST, TSCM, and other technical security measures.
- Experience interfacing with government agencies and customers regarding security compliance.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to prioritize daily tasks and reprioritize as customer demands require.
- Experience with DISS, Scattered Castles, Access Commander, or C-Cure.
- Comfort working with senior leadership while representing professionalism and attentiveness.
Responsibilities
- Support Special Security Office operations and administer the SCI security program, including SCI oversight for SCIFs under the organization’s and customer’s security cognizance.
- Maintain and implement Intelligence Community Directives, regulations, manuals, and guidelines to carry out SSO duties.
- Manage accountability, control, transmission, transport, packaging, safeguarding, and authorized destruction of Top Secret and SCI materials.
- Liaise as CSSO between the Government SSO or Contracting Officer Representative and the company and its employees.
- Serve as the official channel for sending and receiving SCI visitor clearances and accesses.
- Maintain DISS and Scattered Castles access records for personnel under cognizance.
- Assist senior leadership and SCI-accessed employees with SCIF and communications-system accesses.
- Maintain working relationships with internal and external customers, peers, and senior management across multiple sites and business units.
- Administer the SCI Personnel Security Program, including nominations processing, foreign travel reporting, and SEAD 3 reporting requirements for multiple DoW and non-DoW contracts.
- Manage SCI indoctrination and termination briefings, emphasizing unauthorized disclosure awareness and reporting.
- Conduct self-inspections, participate in government inspections, and recommend or implement corrective actions.
- Investigate security incidents and prepare written reports.
- Interface with telecommunications centers, IS facilities, and other offices to maintain SCI security operational channels.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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
- Holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and applicable factors
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
