Date Posted:

2025-02-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Road NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

We regard the security of its employees and assets, tangible and intangible, to be of primary importance to the company’s continued growth, profitability, and success. The Executive Protection (EP) Professional will work closely with the Business Unit President and his leadership team in matters relating to security and their personal protection.  Primary responsibility of this position is for the protection and transportation of the Raytheon President in Cedar Rapids, IA, however, domestic and international travel in this capacity is also required. You will maintain close liaison with government and industry security, law enforcement and intelligence professionals

In order to succeed in this position you must have experience conducting Threat, Risk & Vulnerability Assessments. You must also be capable of working independently and adapting to various work-paces while always maintaining a high-level of attentiveness and energy. This ability to adjust work schedule, will often be on short notice, to accommodate leadership schedule and security needs. Your sound operational judgement and the flexibility to shift priorities to adjust to varying challenges while maintaining a positive attitude with a professional communication style and appearance is essential to your success.

What You Will Do

Liaise with management, industry representatives, customers, and law enforcement for the organization on matters pertaining to executive protection, events, operations, and objectives.Perform and execute the development of comprehensive physical security plans and employ methodologies in developing best practices in risk and vulnerability assessments that safeguard Raytheon leadership.Coordinate schedules/itinerary for travel planning with the principal’s executive assistant daily.Drive primary and secondary routes in advance for venues. Support flights in and out of Reagan International Airport as a TSA-Armed Security Officer.Provide security at Raytheon sponsored events.Supplement other members of the Physical Security organization as directed. Maintain company executive transport vehicles to include inspections, tracking of vehicle accidents, delivery to dealership for repairs, replacements, and weekly washing and cleaning.

Qualifications You Must Have

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with a minimum of 8 years conducting executive protection operations in a domestic and international environmentBe able to obtain and maintain a TSA Armed Security Officer (ASO) certificationExperience conducting Threat, Risk & Vulnerability AssessmentsMust have a valid driver’s license

Qualifications We Prefer

Tactical experience working on an active SWAT, SRT, or similar unitTechnical Security Counter Measure (TSCM) experienceCounterintelligence experienceExperience collaborating with other businesses to develop and maintain progressive security programsPrior training in firearms, defensive tactics, defensive/evasive driving, arrest techniques, and/or emergency medicineExperience with investigating allegations of workplace violence incidents and/or threat management programs

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 Eligible for relocation

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.Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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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