Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)

Date Posted:

2025-08-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MD720: 9861 Broken Land Pkwy Columbia 9861 Broken Land Parkway Suite 400, Columbia, MD, 21046 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

RTX BBN Technologies is seeking a proactive and motivated Contractor Program Security Officer to join our Special Programs security team in Columbia, MD. This role supports classified Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) programs through the application and enforcement of security policies, procedures, and standards in accordance with government requirements. The ideal candidate has foundational experience supporting SAP and/or SCI programs and is ready to take on increased responsibilities across personnel, physical, and information security domains. This is a hands-on position that involves daily interaction with internal program staff, government customers, and external stakeholders.

What You Will Do

• Assist with the administration of SAP and SCI security requirements across multiple classified contracts.
• Support compliance with DoDM 5205.07, NISPOM, ICDs, and related directives.
• Participate in security inspections, audits, and self-assessments.
• Manage and track personnel security actions, including visit requests, indoctrinations, debriefings, and access management using DISS, JADE, and Scattered Castles.
• Provide logistical support for security briefings, debriefings, and annual training requirements.
• Review and assemble SAP Nomination Packages (SAPNPs) and other access documentation.
• Assist in foreign travel reporting, visitor control, and document control processes.
• Support the development and maintenance of Fixed Facility Checklists (FFCs) and other physical security documentation.
• Gain exposure to COMSEC accountability, safeguarding, and reporting requirements.
• Support construction of secure facilities in compliance with ICD-705 specifications.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Active Top Secret clearance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience OR in absence of a degree, 6 years of related experience.
• Demonstrate professionalism and discretion handling sensitive information.
• Interest in developing a career in national security and industrial security programs.
• Note: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer – Familiar with all, Expert in some:

• Top Secret//SCI w/ Full Scope Poly
• Completed related training and/or certification with CDSE (ex. Introduction to SAPs, ICD-705, SFPC, SPSC, PSC, etc.) 

What We Offer:

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

• This position is Onsite at our Columbia, MD Location
• Relocation Assistance available

To help you achieve your goals, BBN will provide:

• A strong leadership team well-versed in government R&D.
• A collaborative and collegial environment to push state-of-the-art research.
• Business development, programmatic, contracting, finance, and HR support

The salary range for this role is 72,000 USD - 144,000 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 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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