Principal Specialist, COMSEC Account Manager - Marlborough, MA

About the role

• 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.