Material Program Manager (MPM) - Tucson, AZ

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking an experienced Material Program Manager (MPM) to lead materials management for a DoD-focused program. You will oversee cost, schedule, and quality, interface with internal and external management, and manage supplier performance.

The role emphasizes EVMS/MPP compliance, EAC risk management, and cross-functional collaboration across procurement, engineering, and program offices. Strong leadership and negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience with 8+ years, or an Advanced Degree with 5+ years.
• EVMS certification is required.
• MPM Level 4 certification is required.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel pivot tables is preferred.
• Experience with SAP is required and relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly material forecasting via ROMS and MFT tools.
• Manage material budgets and EAC for the program.
• Develop and execute Material Program Plans and Supplier Management Plans.
• Plan and execute sourcing decisions and the Make/Buy/Where process.
• Coordinate with Program Office, Production Planning, Engineering, and Quality to align material availability with milestones in SAP/Prism.
• Drive purchase requisition generation and PO management.
• Mitigate supplier performance vulnerabilities and monitor metrics.
• Support proposal activities for material cost and lead times.

Skills

EVMS certification

MPM Level 4

SAP

Excel (pivot tables)

Education

University Degree or equivalent experience

Advanced Degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

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

Date Posted:2026-08-28
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: Secret
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 is seeking an experienced Material Program Manager (MPM) in support of the LADS SBU and PF&M SSBU for a program located in Tucson, AZ. The successful candidate will be directly accountable for ensuring overall program execution of materials management including cost/schedule/quality, and management of supplier performance. To be successful, the candidate must be a self-starter, capable of developing and achieving organizational and program objectives, and must be able to successfully interface with all levels of internal and external management.

The ideal candidate will have financial, contracting, proposal development and negotiating experience and have had project management responsibilities including, but not limited to material forecasting, Estimate at Complete (EAC) risk and opportunity management, briefing in customer forums, and the ability to work in cross-functional teams. You will have the opportunity to lead projects, budgeting and financial management, issue, and conflict resolution.

What You Will Do

• Support MPM Leads with monthly material forecasting via the ROMS and MFT tools.
• Act as, or support, the CAM to manage material budgets and EAC for the program.
• Support MPM Leads in annual AOP development.
• Develop and execute Material Program Plans and Supplier Management Plans.
• Plan and execute sourcing decisions and support the Make/Buy/Where process.
• Communicate and translate requirements to suppliers; Conduct supplier engagements related to capability, capacity, opportunity, and risk.
• Drive Purchase Requisition generation & Purchase Order placement/management.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders (Program Office, Production Planning, Engineering, Quality) to align material availability with program milestones via the SAP/Prism ERP system.
• Proactively identify and mitigate vulnerabilities within the supplier’s performance.
• Support proposal activities, as a member of the proposal development team, responsible for material cost and lead time.
• Actively participate in program/engineering reviews and change boards, including CN and ECP reviews and approvals.
• Ensure suppliers are operating to and are supporting MRP, the MPP, and the MPS.
• Monitor performance metrics and proactively act to address program and functional issues.
• Mitigate supply chain risks and work collaboratively with suppliers and purchasing to resolve material shortages or delays.

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.
• EVMS certification.
• MPM Level 4, or better, certification.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Excel (pivot tables).
• Experience with ERP system SAP.
• 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

• Financial Acumen: AOP, Forecasting, Estimates at Complete, Earned Value Management, CAM knowledge.
• Material Program Management experience, with SAP, PRISM knowledge.
• Prior experience working in the defense industry within the supply chain function.
• Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR and DFAR).
• Experience presenting (verbal and/or written) to key stakeholders.

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.

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• 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.

Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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.