Javelin Material Program Manager - Tucson, Arizona

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Raytheon in Tucson, AZ is seeking an experienced professional in Material Program Management (MPM) to join the Javelin Joint Venture Team onsite in Tucson. The role requires knowledge of material requirements planning (MRP) and strong project and material management skills.

You will lead procurement activities, budgeting and risk management within a matrixed organization, with opportunities to influence across multiple groups and travel as needed. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience with 8+ years in related fields.
• Financial acumen with experience in forecasting is essential.
• Defense industry experience within the supply chain is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute material strategies to support program objectives.
• Support supplier, program, and IPT reviews with procurement plans visibility.
• Identify procurement gaps and drive throughput of product deliveries.
• Develop and execute risk & opportunity plans and mitigations.
• Manage budgets for buy parts and supply chain labor in EAC processes.
• Supplier can-build oversight including metrics and health assessments.
• Support proposals and program start-up with Material Product Strategies and Plans.
• Assist RFIs/RFPs/RFQs and evaluate supplier proposals/quotes.
• Flow customer and product requirements to suppliers and engage vendors.
• Willing to travel, as required.

Skills

Forecasting

Defense industry experience

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

University Degree or equivalent experience

Advanced Degree in related field

Job description

Location

US-AZ-TUCSON-M10 ~ 3360 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M10

Date Posted

2026-09-16

Country

United States of America

Location

US-AZ-TUCSON-M10 ~ 3360 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M10

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

At RTX, the world’s 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 is seeking an experienced professional with a strong and proven successful background in Material Program Management (MPM) to join the Javelin Joint Venture Team located onsite in Tucson, Arizona.

This role requires basic knowledge of the material requirements planning (MRP) process with practical knowledge of project and material management.

In this role you will learn and further develop your knowledge of manufacturing, material requirements planning and business acumen within a matrixed organization. The successful candidate will have excellent written and oral communications skills to influence and communicate effectively across multiple areas outside of one’s own job function as well as with parties external to the organization and company. You will have the opportunity to lead projects, budgeting and financial management, issue, and conflict resolution.

This is an onsite position located in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• Execute material strategies to support program objectives.
• Support recurring supplier, program, and IPT Reviews including visibility of procurement plans and escalation of supply chain issues.
• Implement a forward-looking approach to procurement, pro‑actively identifying procurement/delivery gaps, and leveraging the appropriate support teams to drive throughput of product deliveries.
• Develop and execute Risk & Opportunity (R&O) plans to meet Annual Operating Plan (AOP) & program responsibilities; Proactively manage mitigation plans.
• Manage budgets for all buy parts and supply chain labor in support of the Estimate at Completion (EAC) process.
• Supplier Can‑Build oversight including metrics and health assessments.
• Support prime proposals and program start‑up including developing and executing Material Product Strategies (MPS) and Material Product Plans (MPP).
• Support Supplier Request for Information/Proposals/Quotes (RFIs/RFPs/RFQs) and obtain and understand supplier proposals/quotes.
• Flow customer and product requirements to suppliers; Conduct supplier engagements related to capability, capacity, opportunity, and risk.
• Willing to travel, as required.

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.
• Financial Acumen: Experience with Forecasting.
• Prior experience working in the defense industry within the supply chain function.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR and DFAR).
• Experience presenting to key stakeholders.
• Proven success in high stress, fast paced environments.
• Project Management experience.

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.

Role Type Definition

• 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.

This position is an onsite role – Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location

We Are RTX

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.

• 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
• holidays

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.