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Raytheon facility earns Cogswell Award for outstanding security practices
Last updated: 06/30/2011*
With four consecutive superior security ratings from the Defense Security Service, there was only one recognition that eluded Kenny Lewis, Raytheon Missile Systems-Louisville’s security manager.
“Some organizations receive the Cogswell Award after their second superior rating,” said Lewis. “I knew if we kept hitting home runs, we would win the top prize.”
Presented by the DSS, the Cogswell Award recognizes a very select few companies for their outstanding security performance and practices in carrying out rational, cost-effective security measures.
“Ken Lewis, his team and the entire workforce in Louisville have done something most organizations can only dream of,” said Ken White, RMS director of security. “Less than one percent of the more than 11,000 companies eligible ever receive the Cogswell Award.”
DSS supports national security and the warfighter by securing the nation's technological base. The agency oversees the protection of U.S. and foreign classified information through an annual audit process. Much of the Louisville survey focused on physical security, reporting requirements and security clearances. The inspection also looked at procedures covering training, briefings and visitors.
“Everyone at our facility earned this recognition,” said Lewis. “As an employer of choice, we have a responsibility to be the best in everything we do. During our most recent audit exit briefing, the auditor specifically mentioned our employees’ attention to security as a primary reason for our success.”
RMS-Louisville’s 352 employees manufacture the Phalanx Close-in Weapon System, the SeaRAM Missile Defense System, the Rolling Airframe Missile Guided Missile Launching System, and the Centurion Land-based Phalanx Weapon System.
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