Raytheon Technologies

Principle Specialist, Material Program Manager

Raytheon Technologies$95K — $181K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 5+ years in relevant fields, or advanced degree with 3+ years of experience
  • 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or Project Management
  • Proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project)
  • U.S. citizenship required for access to specific contract information

Responsibilities

  • Manage and execute material program strategy and plan
  • Provide Supply Chain support for RLPM activities ensuring compliance
  • Oversee supplier management activities including performance metrics
  • Assist in supply chain proposal activities with pricing and estimates
  • Develop and implement risk/opportunity plans for program goals
  • Identify opportunities for small business participation
  • Coordinate with Engineering, Mission Assurance, and Operations on schedules
  • Monitor and act on financial and performance metrics related to the program

Benefits

  • Values driven culture prioritizing safety, trust, respect, accountability, collaboration, and innovation
  • Various medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Flexible spending accounts and work schedules
  • Paid time off, parental leave, and holidays
  • Employee assistance program and Employee Scholar Program
Full Job Description
Date Posted:
2026-08-05
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E01 ~ 2000 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E01
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

Raytheon is seeking a Material Program Manager (MPM) to support the Mission Solutions & Payloads portfolio in the Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) strategic business unit. This position is responsible for the coordination and execution of all material strategies and plans in support of program execution. The candidate must be a self-starter, capable of achieving organizational and program objectives, and must be able to successfully interface with all levels of internal management, including supplier management. Additionally, this position requires an individual who will be able to exert influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the program and the program IPT team. The ideal candidate will ensure cohesive alignment with supply chain and enterprise objectives. The MPM will be the liaison between the Program Manager, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), other functional stakeholders, and the Supply Chain organization. Responsibilities will span from the front end of the business supply chain activities through contract closure.

What You Will Do
  • Manage and execute material program strategy (MPS) and the material program plan (MPP)
  • Provide Supply Chain support for RLPM activities and ensure IPDP compliance with the programs and tailoring when applicable
  • Own supplier management activities and performance to include metrics, international issues, Make/Buy Where strategy, strategic agreements, and communication of customer flow through requirements such as FAR/DFARS, ITAR, offset, public law, quality, warranty, etc.
  • Support supply chain proposal activities including pricing and bases of estimates
  • Develop and execute risk/opportunity plans to meet program objectives
  • Identify opportunities for small business participation
  • Work closely with Engineering, Mission Assurance, and Operations to create common schedule based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
  • Monitor and proactively act to address performance and financial metrics including those related to cost, schedule, quality and EVM
  • Responsible for financial tasks related to material including tracking budgets, targets, initiating & maintaining accurate sales forecasts, short-range outlooks (SRO), material EACs, sales and operating plans and Annual Operating Plans (AOP)
  • Flow down Program Requirements and Supplier Management Best Practices to suppliers which include risk mitigation and subcontract management plans
  • Balance strategic thinking with tactical application of strategies to programs


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
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, and/or Project/Program Management
  • Experience with MS Office (i.e. Word, Power Point, Excel and Project)
  • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.


Qualifications We Prefer
  • Supply chain experience in the Aerospace or Defense industry
  • Experience with design to cost and cost reduction initiative activities
  • Earned Value Management (EVM) certification or equivalent
  • Experience as a Cost Account Manager


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 95,500 USD - 181,700 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.

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Solipsys, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Raytheon Company, is an industry leader in the development of integrated Command and Control (C2) Network-Centric solutions for the Domestic and International DoD and Homeland Security. Through proven systems and software engineering practices, built on the invention and application of innovative technologies, they deliver the C2 infrastructure necessary to effectively control security/military forces in any environment. Their reliable solutions assure information superiority, increased shared awareness, deep sensor reach, aircraft control, air defense, disaster management, and time-critical decision making.

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