Program Security Manager - Andover, MA

Date Posted: 2026-06-11 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG 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: Secret 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. This Northeast-based Security Manager position will support the Global Security Services (GSS) Industrial Security Team as a Program Security Manager (PSM). The PSM is an embedded security professional, security decision authority, and facilitator of a range of front line of the business security services. Professional services include writing policies and procedures, coordinating with government accrediting authorities and customers, and preparing security assessments, investigative, and analytical reports for senior security and program Leadership Teams. The PSM promotes regulatory compliance with contractually required Department of Defense security regulations through effective training and influence and advises program leadership and staff on multiple efficient options within the security policy space. The PSM interacts and partners with senior peers from program Finance, Contracts, Supply Chain, Quality, Operations, and Engineering to meet program objectives. This position will directly support the leaders of their supported Sub Strategic Business Units (SBU) within Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS), reporting to the LADS SBU GSS Associate Director, and will functionally align to the Raytheon GSS Industrial Security, Center of Excellence.Self-motivated with the ability to make independent decisions, research and provide security explanations from documentations, instructions, guides, and other directives. You will need experience in writing and developing training, operational plans, and directives. You will also need to be familiar with ITAR and export control procedures. What You Will Do Long-range planning (LRP) to meet global security compliance requirements and Annual Operating Plan (AOP), including interacting with internal and external security professionals and government customer organizations. Managing contract security reviews to ensure requirements are consistent with the NISPOM Rule 32 CFR Part 117, and various other Department of Defense directives as specified in the DD254 and contract Statements of Work (SOW). Represent GSS leadership and successfully execute GSS strategy and tactics, positioning plans to advocate a partnership with the customer community that promotes a positive, healthy, and proactive customer relationship. Assisting program leadership and other security managers and representatives in resolving program security issues directly with the government customer, subcontractors, Raytheon Technologies (RTX) teammates and internal program personnel. Assisting local facility security managers in solving routine security matters at various local locations to ensure consistency and compliance. Travel as required to provide necessary security support. Advise and assist local government, military, and company security managers in solving security matters at deployed field sites in the continental United States and abroad. Researching contractual (SOW, CDRL, etc.) documents, internal directives, and the NISPOM Rule for security applicability and impact analysis. Elevating classification issues to engineering subject matter experts and customer. Tracking, reporting, and analyzing security violations and trends. Assisting in preparation of Transportation Plans, Transmissions Plans, and security plans as required in the movement of classified, domestic, and international transmittals. Conducting necessary follow-up including interviews to ensure complete Inquires of security violations to identify root causes, corrective actions, and capability. Work with key stakeholders to implement corrective actions to preclude security violations. Leading teams supporting classification management, OPSEC, and threat awareness training programs and their delivery to program personnel. Assisting cybersecurity teams in the planning and coordination of accreditation of classified Information Systems. Organizing security support, including security plan preparation and execution for off-site activities. Helping locations with Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) preparation or audit finding resolutions. Visiting subcontractors and other locations to conduct formal assessments or provide security assistance as needed. Collecting, analyzing, and reporting security-relevant data as requested by program and security Leadership Team. Managing and presenting program security review briefings to varied audience size and organizational levels. Lead self-inspections and security assistance visits to locations. Supporting other Strategic Business Units and special projects as determined by security leadership and the needs of the business. 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 Minimum 8 years’ experience working in Industrial Security, Information Assurance/Cyber, Special Programs, security management, military, or government information security programs with strong demonstrated progression from follower to leader. Experience with NISPOM Rule, DD254s, DoDI 5200.48 and associated military equivalents. Experience analyzing and briefing key points from Program SCGs, OPSEC Plans, threats, and vulnerability assessments to senior leaders. Self-motivated with the ability to make independent decisions, research and provide security explanations from documentations, instructions, guides, and other directives. Strong experience in writing and developing training, operational plans, and directives. Qualifications We Prefer A critical thinker, who shares our company values and passionately focuses on creating opportunities to advance the team and mission. Demonstrated collaborative skills that mitigate risk, drive efficiency, and sustain compliance. Experience with OPSEC, cybersecurity, and encryption requirements, and conducting security operations in field/test environments. Project Management skills. Strong verbal and communications skills. Self- motivated results-based performer. Effective multitasking skills. Ability to solve routine and significant challenges. Ability to both lead and to follow to achieve business objectives. Experience with and ability to travel throughout the United States. Top Secret security clearance desired 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 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. 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.