Principal Security Specialist/CSSO - Richardson, TX

RTX•Richardson, TX

5d•$95,500 - $181,700•Onsite

About The Position

This is a multifaceted Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) position supporting Special Programs. The successful candidate will help develop, administer, and maintain a comprehensive security program in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, routinely interfacing with management at all levels and government customers. The position is onsite in Richardson, Texas, and requires an active, transferable U.S. government TS/SCI security clearance before the start date; U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility. The role involves implementing and maintaining compliance with government security requirements, providing program security guidance, developing program-specific policies and documentation, administering security education, and conducting inspections. The CSSO also performs program administrative and personnel-security functions, supports program reviews, and manages special access program facility requirements, including SAPF and SCIF physical security and construction requirements. The salary range is $95,500–$181,700. The position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Eligible hires may receive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending, flexible scheduling, employee assistance, education, parental leave, paid time off, and holiday benefits. Annual incentive compensation may also be available, subject to eligibility and applicable program terms.

Requirements

University degree or equivalent experience and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience.
Prior CSSO experience.
Experience in special program environments and understanding of government guidance, including NISPOM and DoD volumes.
Experience with SIMS and JPAS databases.
Experience working with the Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG).
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued TS/SCI security clearance required before the start date; active and existing clearance required on day one.
U.S. citizenship, as required for security clearance eligibility.
Willingness to work extended hours in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Willingness to travel on company business.

Nice To Haves

Security-related certification and training courses.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, computer, and writing skills, and a professional image.
Refined teaming skills and understanding of team concepts.
Ability to multitask.
Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision.
Attention to detail and follow-through.
Ability to plan, schedule, and arrange activities to accomplish objectives.
Ability to develop and implement solutions to complex problems.
Tact, discretion, and diplomacy when dealing with all levels of employees.

Responsibilities

Understand, implement, and ensure compliance with DoD Manual 5205.07 Volumes 1–4, 5220.22-M NISPOM, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), and related industrial security guidance and special program directives.
Provide security guidance regarding program operations.
Develop, obtain approval for, and implement program-specific security policies, procedures, and documentation, including SOPs and addendums, OPSEC plans, and CONOPs.
Create, update, and administer security education, training, and awareness, including program indoctrinations and debriefings.
Conduct self-inspections and recommend or implement corrective actions.
Participate in government inspections and implement corrective actions.
Perform program administration, including personnel processing, visitor control, program-related investigations, TS accountability, dispatching and receiving program documents and materials, and resolving related security issues.
Maintain and leverage working relationships with internal and external customers, peers, and senior management across multiple program sites and business units.
Assist in preparing presentations for internal and external program status reviews.
Ensure compliance with applicable government and company regulations.
Manage special access program facility administration under JAFAN 6/9 and ICD 705 requirements for SAPF and SCIF physical security and construction; submit pre-construction and accreditation packages, including Fixed Facility Checklists and TEMPEST assessments.
Collaborate across organizational levels, from individual contributors to senior executives.
Travel on company business as needed and work extended hours as needed in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

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
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation may be available, subject to eligibility and program terms.