Contractor Special Program Access Security Officer (CSSO)
RTX (Raytheon)
- Location
- US-AZ-TUCSON-842 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 842
- Employment
- Contract
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Posted
- Aug 13, 2026
About this role
Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-842 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 842

 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: Top 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. The Special Program Access Security personnel interface with customers and the government on security requirements for proprietary programs as well as providing guidance and support to employees working on such activities, helping them stay abreast of changes and updates in requirements. The Security professional will help develop, administer and maintain the program’s security policies and procedures in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment to ensure compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Department of Defense Manual (DoDM) 5205.07 series, and Joint Implementation Guide (JSIG). The CSSO performs a wide variety of security tasks as part of the Special Programs team within Security to include Personnel Security, Physical Security, Information Security, Industrial Security, and other general security areas. Team members process requests for personnel clearances for access to classified information; develop and administer security procedures involving personnel security actions; reporting required information to the customer including adverse information, personnel status changes, foreign contacts, and foreign travel. This position will perform the full range of industrial security skillsets but will focus on Personnel Security (PERSEC) tasks and will be responsible for the processing and tracking of employee’s security access to the program and other required accesses needed to perform their job.
What You Will Do
Provide industrial security in a classified environment for personnel processing, media control, marking and control of documents / materials, security education, visitor control, and destruction of classified material. Support specialized procedures for the transmission of classified and/or proprietary material/information. Conduct and/or participate in internal reviews and/or Government inspections. Investigate security infractions/violations and prepare reports specifying the potential for loss or compromise and the associated risk to the program(s). Maintain personnel records and conduct data entry. Role may involve extended work hours, due to fast-paced, deadline-driven office environment. A valid driver’s license is required, as this position may involve escorting individuals across business locations.
Qualifications
You Must Have Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and less than 2 years prior relevant experience. Experience with any of the following: NISPOM, DoDM 5205.07 series, and/or ICD 705. Experience with Microsoft Products Active and transferable Top-Secret clearance is required. U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance prior to start date.
Qualification
We Prefer Previous experience as a security professional supporting Special program Access and/or SCI programs. Experience in Personnel