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Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is currently hiring for a Lab Security Advisor. This position is responsible for supporting and enforcing the security compliance policies and procedures of the Government Security Compliance organization within Collins Aerospace in accordance with the Department of Defense (DoD) National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM), the NSA COMSEC Manual, and other government agency directives. The Lab Security Advisor (LSA) will act as the liaison between engineering contractual missions and the GSC compliance team and provide hands-on execution and oversight for assigned programs and labs. The LSA supports the Facility Security Officer (FSO) and Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) with compliance tasks within their physical lab assignments.

** This individual must sit onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA **

What YOU will do:

• Control access and manage access lists for assigned restricted labs, secured labs, and the DoD GSA approved secure containers; Ensuring all users have the requisite security clearances, authorization, need-to-know, and provide security training and guidance.

• Support and enforce the security procedures to ensure accountability and control of COMSEC and classified material within lab environments; to include inventory audits.

• Respond to lab alarms and provide initial investigation for incident response.

• Manage combination and simplex lock control processes and access.

• Provide guidance and education to internal lab customers including but not limited to document spanings, working papers, access log management, visitor management & escorting, open/close processes, alarming/unalarming processes, classified meeting process, internal couriering & receipts, etc.

• Assigned as DFARS Security Advisor with responsibilities for enterprise connected asset inventory and change control within assigned spaces and group access management.

• Collect, review, document, and archive security logs, reports, and files in accordance with Standard Process Procedures and reporting any anomalies.

• Communicate with customers regarding lab status and security posture

• Possess and maintain technical competence and a working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions.

Qualifications you must have:

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.

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

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

• Experience with Office 365 and Outlook.

• Experience working in a Digital Technology environment.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Knowledge and/or experience with Industrial Security policies and procedures.

• Working with Government policies and procedures.

• Ability to work in a high energy, fast paced environment, able to adapt to changing business needs.

• Highly self-directed and able to learn quickly with a strong ability to drive and deliver results.

• Comfort working with minimal daily supervision and to balance numerous priorities.

What We Offer:

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! 

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.

* 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.

The salary range for this role is 50,000 USD - 100,000 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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