Contractor SAP Security Officer (CSSO)
RTX (Raytheon)
- Location
- US-VA-ARLINGTON-111 ~ 1300 17Th St N ~ BBN ARLINGTON
- Employment
- Contract
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Posted
- Aug 28, 2026
Skills
About this role
Location: US-VA-ARLINGTON-111 ~ 1300 17Th St N ~ BBN ARLINGTON

 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 RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. RTX BBN Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced and driven Contractor SAP Security Officer (CSSO) / Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) to join our Global Security Services – Special Programs team in Arlington, VA. This position plays a critical role in supporting a diverse portfolio of Special Access Program (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) activities by developing, implementing, and maintaining effective security programs in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), contractual, and customer-specific requirements. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted security advisor to program leadership, employees, subcontractors, and U.S. Government security representatives. This highly visible position requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple security disciplines and programs simultaneously.
What You Will Do
Serve as primary and/or alternate CSSO/CPSO for assigned SAP and SCI classified programs by implementing and maintaining security programs in accordance with DoDM 5205.07, ICD 705, applicable Intelligence Community Directives/Standards, Security Executive Agent Directives (SEADs), DD Form 254 requirements, and customer-specific security guidance. Interpret and implement Program Security Guides (PSGs), Security Classification Guides (SCGs), DD Forms 254, contractual requirements, and Government security direction. Interface directly with Government Program Security Officers/Representatives (PSO/Rs), Government SAP Security Officers (GSSOs), Special Security Officers (SSOs), and other Government security representatives. Prepare for, coordinate, and support Government security inspections, self-inspections, compliance reviews, and assessments; develop and track corrective actions through closure. Manage personnel security requirements throughout the access lifecycle, including nominations, access requests, indoctrinations, briefings, access maintenance, suspensions, debriefings, and terminations. Process and maintain personnel security/access actions using DISS, JADE, Scattered Castles, and other Government or customer-directed systems. Support the establishment, accreditation, modification, continuous monitoring, and de-accreditation of Special Access Program Facilities (SAPFs) and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) in accordance with applicable physical and technical security requirements and develop and maintain Fixed Facility Checklists (FFCs), Construction Security Plans (CSPs), facility accreditation documentation, and other required physical security records. Coordinate facility security requirements involving access control, intrusion detection systems, secure storage, penetrations, construction, and TEMPEST requirements with Government representatives, facilities personnel, and appropriate technical authorities.