Material Program Manager Specialist

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Paid Time Off

Job summary

RTX is seeking an MPM Specialist in Tucson, AZ to apply advanced MRP and supply chain expertise within a matrixed environment. You will influence internal and external stakeholders and develop material program strategies for programs or IP teams.

Responsibilities include earned value management, supplier risk and performance, ITAR/FAR/DFARS compliance, and maintaining MRP integrity while balancing supply and demand to deliver executable schedules. Travel as required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent with relevant experience.
• Experience in supply chain, program management, procurement, MRP, and/or finance.
• Security clearance requirements for DoD programs are stated in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Financial management (Earned Value Management, CAM, budgets, targets).
• Ownership of supplier management, metrics, and make/buy strategy.
• Communicate FAR/DFARS/ITAR requirements and related customer flow-through.
• Lead resources for capture plans and manage MRP content for proposals.
• Maintain MRP integrity and program schedules; balance supply and demand.
• Resolve issues/conflicts within and between organizations and suppliers.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Skills

MRP Knowledge

Financial Mgmt

Supplier Mgmt

Communication

Education

University Degree or equivalent

Advanced Degree

Tools

SAP

Kinaxis Rapid Response

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-04

Country: United States of America

Location: 1151 E Hermans Rd, BLDG 807A, Tucson, AZ

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.

What You Will Do:

As an MPM Specialist you'll apply your advanced/applied knowledge of the material requirements planning (MRP) process and overall Supply Chain knowledge and general business acumen within this matrixed organization. You will influence and communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders and will develop and lead material program strategies for programs or integrated product teams.

• Financial management (Earned Value Management, Control Account Management, budgets, targets, working capital, material sales forecasts, etc.)
• Ownership of the supplier management process (Supplier Risk/Opportunity Management Plan, supplier performance, metrics, international issues, develop/evaluate the make/buy strategy, the Collaborative Agreement process, etc.)
• Communication of customer flow-through requirements such as FAR/DFARS, ITAR, offset, public law, quality, warranty, etc.
• Working at the front end of the business, identifying and securing Supply Chain resources to support the capture plan and manage the Supply Chain content for the proposal pipeline
• Maintaining/Assessing the integrity of the MRP environment and your programs' schedule within that environment
• Balancing supply and demand to create/maintain executable schedules
• Issue/Conflict resolution within organizations, between organizations and with suppliers
• Willingness to Travel Domestically/Internationally, as required

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. Experience in supply chain and related systems, program management, procurement, MRP, cost estimating, and/or finance.

We Prefer:

• Understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) through education and experience in a manufacturing environment with the ability to provide creative and systemic solutions
• Strong analytical skills required to evaluate end-to-end planning and identify constraints, risks and opportunities
• Advanced Supply Chain Planning tools (i.e. SAP, Kinaxis Rapid Response)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skillset (i.e. pivot tables, filters, advanced formulas, macros, automation, MS Office Integration, etc.)
• A knowledge base that can be leveraged to affect change and provide creative, lasting systemic solutions to ensure MRP integrity in support of on time deliveries

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviours, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• 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 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.

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 USD.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Privacy and Terms

Privacy Policy and Terms: Read the Policy and Terms. RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide.

Company Overview

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.