Date Posted:2026-09-24
Country:United States of America
Location:US-AZ-TUCSON-928 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ MULTI PURPOSE FAC 928
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: Secret
Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1
Raytheon is seeking a Material Program Manager (MPM) to support a special program within the Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) strategic business unit. This role will require the individual work onsite in Raytheon's Tucson, AZ location,
The MPM is accountable for ensuring overall program execution of materials management including cost/schedule/quality, and management of supplier performance. This MPM role will report directly to the Program MPM Leads, with accountability to the Program Management Office.
This is an elevated MPM role that requires practical knowledge and experience in navigating the execution of processes, projects, and tactics, understanding the impact of the work as it relates to AOP and other stake holder areas within the organization. The successful candidate will have financial, contracting, proposal development and negotiating experience and have project management responsibilities including, but not limited to risk and opportunity management, briefing in customer forums, and the ability to work in cross-functional teams.
What You Will Do- Manage execution of processes, standards, and operational plans in support of Procurement strategy, including RFPs, Risk and Opportunities, EAC, IMS management, negotiation strategy, cost accountability, program execution.
- Support proposal development by preparing BOEs, gathering supplier inputs, and ensuring cost, schedule, and technical alignment
- Identify and secure Supply Chain resources to support the capture plan and manage the Supply Chain content of the proposal pipeline.
- Review and assess request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages.
- Implement key performance indicators internally and with our supply base to ensure timely delivery to customers and adherence to the plan.
- Work closely with Operations, Planning and Finance functions to optimize planning and supply chain cycle to meet production requirements.
- Support and engage with various Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) to resolve supply chain issues and serve as supply chain SME for other functional areas.
- Support continuous process improvement initiatives within the program and Supply Chain organization.
- Assess and mitigate risk associated with Supplier agreements (delivery, quality, incentives, etc.) Negotiate complex agreements and manage throughout contract lifecycle.
- Support supply chain leads with internal and external audits regarding material and cost validations.
- Set objectives and guide others on the execution and approach to achieve developmental results.
- Explain policies, practices, and procedures and may influence others.
- Effectively manage and evaluate difficult scenarios that involve consideration of many variables.
- Lead multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Obtain a special program clearance within 90 days of employment.
- Support proposal development, including BOE creation, cost/schedule planning, and coordination of supplier inputs.
- Build and maintain relationships amongst supply base and customer to ensure smooth and proactive communication throughout the supply chain.
- Obtain a special program clearance within 90 days of employment
Qualifications You Must Have- Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 experience
- Experience negotiating contract terms with customers and supply base
- Experience working with subcontracts including prime proposals phase
- Experience with FAR/DFAR compliance
- U.S. government issued security secret clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Qualifications We Prefer- SAP experience.
- Experience working with Aerospace or Defense industry contracts.
- Experience managing suppliers with responsibilities including performance oversight, negotiation, issue resolution, and risk mitigation.
- Experience with EVMS fundamentals, and contractual requirements.
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.
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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.
