Principal Specialist, Security - Aurora, CO
RTX (Raytheon)
- Location
- US-CO-AURORA-S75 ~ 16800 E Centretech Pkwy ~ BLDG S75
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Principal
- Posted
- Sep 14, 2026
About this role
Location: US-CO-AURORA-S75 ~ 16800 E Centretech Pkwy ~ BLDG S75

 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. This is a multi-faceted Principal Specialist, Security position working in support of Special Programs. This position will help develop, administer, and maintain a comprehensive security program in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. Not only are technical and managerial skills required, but also a diligent, confident and results oriented work ethic. This position will routinely interface with all levels of management and government customers and therefore must have excellent interpersonal communication, computer, writing skills, and professional image with refined teaming skills and understanding of team concepts. The ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision is vital. You must have refined teaming skills and understanding of team concepts with the ability to plan, schedule, and arrange activities in accomplishing objectives as well as have the ability to develop and implement solutions to a variety of complex problems. You must also be willing to travel on company business. and be willing to work extended hours and non-standard hours to meet deadlines and to support special circumstances.
What You Will Do
Understand, implement and ensure compliance with the DoD Manual 5205.07, 5220.22-M NISPOM, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), and related Industrial Security Guidance Manuals or Special Program Security directives. Provide security guidance regarding program operations. Develop, obtain approval for, and implement security policies, procedures, and documentation specific to the program such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and addendums, Operation Security Plans, Concept of Operations. Maintain and leverage working relationships with internal and external customers, peers and senior management across multiple program sites and business units Conduct self-inspections and recommend / implement corrective actions Oversee/Participate in Government Inspections, as well as implement corrective actions Administer indoctrinations, refresher briefings and debriefings, and communicate security guidance to internal audiences. Update and administer security education, training, and awareness. Program administrative work: personnel processing, visitor control, conducting program related investigations, Top Secret accountability, dispatching and receiving program documents/material and resolving other related program security issues. Collaborate and assist the ISSM/ISSO on implementation of JSIG requirements. Other security related tasks as directed by the Security Manager.
Qualifications
You Must Have Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum of 3 years experience. Experience with all Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Qualifications We Prefer Prior experience with DoD Program Security, specifically the SAPNP, JADE, and DISS. Experience in special