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Principal Specialist, COMSEC Account Manager - Marlborough, MA

RTX Corporation

marlborough, MAJob$87–165K/yrPosted 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$87–165K/yr
Location
marlborough, MA
Work Authorization
Citizenship required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

KMI Training Certification, requiredTop Secret clearance, required

Job overview

The Principal Specialist, COMSEC Account Manager provides daily COMSEC account management and operational oversight across Collateral, SCI, and SAP mission areas. The role manages COMSEC equipment and key material, prepares and maintains encryption devices, submits accounting reports, and conducts inventories and compliance activities. It also trains users and program personnel and requires an active, transferable U.S. government security clearance before starting.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

COMSEC Account Management, requiredCOMSEC Material Management, requiredLarge COMSEC Accounts, requiredCOMSEC User Training, requiredECU Management, requiredLoad/Fill Procedures, requiredNSA CSSM 3-16, requiredCOMSEC Accounting, nice to haveDIAS, nice to haveCOMSEC Equipment Troubleshooting, nice to haveWindows-Based Information Systems, nice to haveLegacy COMSEC Equipment, nice to haveSAP Environments, nice to haveSCI Environments, nice to haveAttention to Detail, nice to haveTime Management, nice to haveOrganization, nice to haveFollow-Through, nice to haveModerate Lifting, required

Qualifications

University Degree or Equivalent Experience, requiredAdvanced Degree in Related Field, required5 Years Relevant Experience, required3 Years Relevant Experience, requiredKMI Training Certification, requiredPrevious NSA COMSEC Certification, nice to haveActive Transferable Security Clearance, requiredU.S. Citizenship, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Date Posted:

2026-11-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA4 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 4

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.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

  • Provide daily COMSEC account management and operational oversight for Collateral, SCI, and SAP mission areas.

  • Prepare, load, and maintain In‑Line Network Encryptors (INEs) and secure voice products.

  • Complete endorsements of AEHF products.

  • Order, receive, safeguard, and maintain COMSEC equipment, keys, and associated material.

  • Track supersession dates, manage fill devices, and conduct required software upgrades.

  • Prepare shipment, order, receipt, and maintenance of COMSEC equipment and encryption key, track supersession dates.

  • Submit accurate and timely accounting reports to NSA COR or the appropriate assigned COR.

  • Conduct regular inventories, compliance validations, incident reporting, and investigations.

  • Collaborate with cross‑functional Raytheon/RTX teams and support local travel requirements.

  • Train COMSEC users, accountants, and program personnel on proper COMSEC procedures and best practices.

  • Pay high attention to detail, and use strong time management, organizational skills, and follow‑through.

  • Perform regular moderate lifting (25–40 lbs).

What You Will Learn

  • How to operate across multiple classified environments (Collateral, SCI, SAP) while adhering to NSA policy and external customer guidelines.

  • Advanced INE management, secure voice product workflows, and evolving encryption technologies.

  • Enterprise level COMSEC processes including record accuracy, incident handling, and regulatory reporting.

  • Cross‑functional coordination within RTX and execution of secure communication operations at scale.

Qualifications You Must Have

  • Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.

  • KMI Training Certification.

  • Experience managing COMSEC material including receipt, custody, safeguarding, and destruction.

  • Experience with management of Large COMSEC accounts.

  • Experience training COMSEC users and accountants.

  • Experience with End Cryptographic Unit (ECU) management and load/fill procedures.

  • Experience working with NSA CSSM 3‑16 or related COMSEC doctrine.

Qualifications We Prefer

  • Previous NSA COMSEC certification.

  • KMI Training Certification.

  • Experience in SAP and SCI environments.

  • Experience with COMSEC Accounting, Reporting & Distribution System (DIAS).

  • Experience troubleshooting COMSEC equipment.

  • Experience managing Windows‑based information systems.

  • Knowledge of legacy COMSEC equipment.

What We Offer

  • Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

  • This position is not eligible for Relocation assistance

Learn More & Apply Now!

  • Please consider the following role type definition 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.

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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Raytheon Technologies 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 578 open Security Specialist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$87–165K/yr
  • US median$85–123K/yr342 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $126K, is 21% above the US median midpoint ($104K) — in the middle half of Security Specialist salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 26 open Security Specialist jobs in Massachusetts and 578 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Security Specialist postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (418 postings).
Education
129 of the 578 open Security Specialist jobs (22%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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