Principal Specialist, Security - Huntsville, AL

RTX•Eagle, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal Specialist, Security supports the Huntsville Production Program Security Team in executing and overseeing security requirements for classified manufacturing, critical munitions production, and Special Access Programs (SAPs). The role provides day-to-day operational security support, coordinates security activities across multiple programs, and helps ensure compliance with U.S. Government, contractual, and RTX security requirements. Working closely with the Security Manager, the specialist provides technical guidance to security personnel and maintains operational continuity during the manager’s absence within delegated authority. The position collaborates with program management, factory leadership, engineering, cybersecurity, facilities, and government representatives to balance security compliance with production requirements. Travel between Huntsville-area Raytheon facilities and other U.S. locations is required as needed.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience in industrial, physical, or program security, or an advanced degree and 3 years of related experience.
Experience supporting classified DoD programs, interpreting contractual security requirements, and implementing government security policies and procedures.
Experience working with NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), DoDM 5205.07, and applicable Special Program security requirements.
Experience supporting personnel security, classified operations, security inspections, incident reporting, and corrective actions.
Experience with Microsoft products.
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance required before the start date; an active and existing clearance is required on day one.
U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Ability to independently resolve complex security challenges, coordinate across functional organizations, and support operational priorities with minimal supervision.
Extensive experience supporting SAPs, classified manufacturing, critical munitions production, or multi-program security operations.
Advanced knowledge of DoDM 5105.21, JSIG, ICD-705, SAPNP, JADE, DISS, and DD Form 254 requirements.
Experience with secure facility accreditation, classified hardware accountability, factory access controls, and government inspections.
Experience developing SOPs, Job Operating Instructions, POA&Ms, and security process improvements.
Previous experience serving as a CPSO, CSSO, senior security specialist, technical lead, or alternate security representative.
Strong leadership potential, sound judgment, and demonstrated ability to mentor personnel, coordinate security activities, and maintain operational continuity during management absences.
Relevant DCSA/CDSE training, professional security certifications, or an advanced degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

Support the Security Manager in coordinating daily security operations across Huntsville production facilities and assigned classified programs.
Implement and maintain compliance with applicable requirements, including 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), DoDM 5205.07, DoDM 5105.21, JSIG, ICD-705, and applicable government and RTX directives.
Provide technical guidance and operational support to security personnel, including workload coordination, training, and consistent execution of procedures.
Serve as the designated operational point of contact during the Security Manager’s absence, within delegated responsibilities and established authorities.
Collaborate with program management, factory leadership, engineering, cybersecurity, facilities, and government representatives to resolve security concerns and support production objectives.
Support personnel security processing, SAP nominations, indoctrinations, debriefings, access management, and maintenance of government and RTX security databases.
Assist with physical security requirements, facility inspections, accreditation activities, and security readiness in accordance with ICD-705 and applicable program requirements.
Support security incident reporting, compliance reviews, risk assessments, corrective actions, and development of Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
Develop, review, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Job Operating Instructions (JOIs), and process improvements.
Support security requirements for classified hardware movement, manufacturing activities, facility modifications, and production access controls.
Coordinate with ISSMs, ISSOs, and cybersecurity personnel on applicable JSIG requirements and security controls.
Support executive visits, customer engagements, government inspections, and other mission-related security activities.
Travel between Huntsville-area Raytheon facilities and other U.S. locations as required.

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 eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs