Manager Contract SAP Security Officer

Date Posted:

2026-10-23



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-165 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 165



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 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.

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry.  The Manager, Contract SAP Security Officer (CSSO) will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with government security requirements and safeguarding sensitive information. This position is responsible for implementing and managing security policies, procedures, and practices related to Special Access Programs (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). The role requires collaboration across multiple teams and agencies to maintain the integrity of secure environments.

What You Will Do:

• Interpret and implement security requirements outlined in customer-issued prime/subcontract DD-254 forms (DoD Contract Security Classification Specifications).
• Review and ensure accuracy and completeness of security documents, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Personnel Action Reports (PAR), Personnel Security Questionnaires (PSQ), and Intelligence Community (IC) security processing packages.
• Oversee physical construction standards for restricted/secure areas, including Special Program Access Facilities (SPAFs) and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs), ensuring compliance with ICD-705 Technical Specifications.
• Manage and utilize security databases such as DISS, NISS, SIMS, JADE, or similar systems for tracking and reporting purposes.
• Provide procedural and policy guidance for DoD SAP and SCI programs, ensuring adherence to security standards.
• Author and present subject-specific presentations, effectively communicating security requirements and updates to stakeholders.
• Perform security tasks outside specialty areas, including physical security, and utilize Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting.
• Support domestic travel requirements (5-10%) to other company facilities as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 8 years of experience, or an Advanced degree and minimum of 5 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
• Experience interpreting and implementing security requirements outlined in customer-issued prime/subcontract DD-254 forms.
• Experience reviewing security documents for accuracy and completeness, including SOPs, PARs, PSQs, and IC security processing packages.
• Experience with security databases such as DISS, NISS, SIMS, or JADE.

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Qualifications We Prefer:

• Familiarity with ICD-705 Technical Specifications for SCIFs and experience interpreting physical construction standards for restricted/secure areas.
• Experience working with various DoD and IC agencies.
• Knowledge of DoD SAP and SCI programs to provide procedural and policy guidance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for reporting and documentation.
• Experience performing security tasks outside specialty areas, such as physical security.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate. employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.         
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child, and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
•  And more! 

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

* Please consider the following role type definitions 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. 

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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.

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