Date Posted:

2024-02-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Manager, Contract Program Security Officer (CPSO)

Role Overview:

Collins is seeking a Manager, Corporate Program Security Officer (CPSO) for our Cedar Rapids, IA facility to support our Special Access Programs. This security position requires an eager security professional to support multiple programs and efforts. The position requires a self-motivated candidate who can lead and work in an independent and team environment with minimal direction while ensuring security compliance.

The Manager, CPSO will direct, support, and oversee matters pertaining to SAP programs with strict adherence to NISPOM, SAP Manuals, IC Directives, and IC Program Guides. Strong program security experience with multiple customers is required to understand the complexities of each customer and their unique protocols.

As the Manager, CPSO, you will be responsible for daily security operations of the SAPs, accreditation, and oversight of SAPFs, manage all security aspects of classified government contract programs and operations, lead self-inspections and security education programs to ensure security compliance, and work with internal and external partners to determine mitigation strategies for any instances of non-compliance.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of experienced security professionals responsible for the daily operations, compliance programs and support our customers.

• Manage daily security operations and ICD compliance for multiple secure facilities.

• Manage annual audits/vulnerability assessments conducted by multiple government agencies.

• Oversee the annual security education and training program per customer and company policy.

• Mentor, train and orient employees in security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with government and customer regulations.

• Investigate security violations, incidents, and report per applicable government directives.

• Maintain a relationship with multiple DoD agency representative(s), prime contractors, subcontractors, CPSO’s, and ISSM’s.

• Oversee maintenance of personnel security records within USG and company requirements.

• Oversee inventory control programs accounting for all material and accountable equipment.

• Apply mitigation policies and procedures to minimize incidents.

• Brief program status and prepare, coordinate, review, and submit cost proposals to Value Stream Leadership (VSL) as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.

• Ability to possess and maintain an active U.S. Government security clearance at the Top-Secret level as a condition of employment. Candidate selected will be subject to government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet additional program eligibility requirements.

• Ability to interpret and implement security requirements outlined in customer issued prime/subcontract DD-254 forms (DoD Contract Security Classification Specifications).

• Ability to interpret physical construction standards for restricted/secure areas/SPAFs/SCIFs

• Experience reviewing all security documents to include SOP, PAR, PSQ, SF-86, and IC security processing packages for accuracy and completeness.

• Willingness to perform security tasks outside specialty (e.g. escort duties) and be proficient in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point).

• Must be willing to travel domestically – Minimum travel (10-15%), generally supporting other company facilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with JADE, DISS, NBIS, and SIMS

• Experience with Insider Threat programs and reporting.

• Experience working with different DOD and IC Agencies.

• Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite to include Word, Excel, Teams (O365)

• Experience in writing and reviewing DD254's at all levels (from proposal to close out) to identify security requirements and ensure compliance.

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation: inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

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.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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!

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)

• Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year.

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.

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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