Energetics Material Program Manager - Tucson, AZ

RTX (Raytheon); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Energetics Material Program Manager (MPM) for the TOW program in Tucson. You will act as the primary supply chain focal point for energetic materials, applying MRP knowledge and program strategy to support cost, schedule, and performance in a matrixed environment.

The role requires leading supplier relationships, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to travel to supplier locations as needed. A DoD clearance and U.S. citizenship are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Requires a University Degree or equivalent experience with 8+ years of relevant work, or an advanced degree with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience in supply chain, procurement, production control, receiving, cost estimating, logistics, or finance.
• Experience with supplier or subcontract management and the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier relationships and manage complex interactions between suppliers and the program.
• Collaborate with program teams as the primary energetics supply chain liaison for material content.
• Balance supply and demand to maintain executable material plans and support EAC processes.

Skills

Supply chain management

Procurement

Logistics

Subcontract management

Cost estimating

Finance

Education

University Degree

Tools

SAP/PRISM

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-13

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M09 ~ 3350 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M09

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Confidential

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon's TOW Program is seeking an Energetics Material Program Manager (MPM). This is a individual contributor role where you will serve as the primary supply chain focal point for assigned energetic materials within the TOW portfolio. You will apply advanced knowledge of material requirements planning, manufacturing environments, and business acumen to independently develop and execute material program strategies and plans in a matrixed organization.

As a lead contributor, you will own key supplier relationships, drive issue resolution, lead strategy development, and ensure alignment with customer flow-down requirements including FAR/DFARS, ITAR, offset, quality, warranty, and other contractual obligations. You may also serve as the Control Account Manager (CAM), providing leadership in cost, schedule, and performance ownership for assigned material content.

You will support front-end business activities by identifying Supply Chain resource needs, contributing to capture strategy, and leading the supply chain portions of proposals including task descriptions and basis-of-estimates. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will regularly influence stakeholders across multiple functions, suppliers, and customers without direct authority.

What You Will Do

• Lead and manage complex supplier to program relationships.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with program teams, serving as the lead energetics program supply chain liaison for assigned material content.
• Independently balance supply/demand to create and maintain executable material plans.
• Lead supplier issue resolution efforts and drive recovery plans to meet program factory needs.
• Track and report Material Sales Forecasting for assigned material portfolio and maintain risk and opportunity plans.
• Support Estimates at Complete (EAC) and as a key program contributor.
• Track, analyze, and improve supply chain performance metrics.
• Provide lead-level expertise in principles and practices related to MRP planning systems (SAP, Oracle, next-gen ERP).
• Lead master data accuracy efforts, MRP scheduling, and capacity planning activities.
• Maintain and assess the integrity of the MRP environment and program schedules.
• Frequent travel to supplier locations as needed.

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 minimum 5 years of experience.
• Experience with supply chain, procurement, production control, receiving, cost estimating, logistics, and/or finance.
• Experience with Supplier management and/or Subcontract management.
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with SAP/PRISM and the Supply Chain suite of tools.
• Experience working directly with energetics suppliers and commodities with understanding of their manufacturing processes.
• Experience working development or transition to production programs.
• Experience with developing and analyzing performance metrics as well as experience proactively addressing associated program and functional issues.

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.

Not Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance not available.