Material Program Manager - Top Secret Clearance Required

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Raytheon Company is seeking an experienced Material Program Manager to join the Advanced Technology (AT) Team in Tucson, AZ. This onsite role focuses on developing and executing Material Program Strategies and Plans to ensure flawless program execution from front end to contract closure.

You will lead cross-functional supply chain activities, drive supplier negotiations, manage risks, and provide accurate forecasting while maintaining Top Secret clearance. Travel up to 10% is required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years’ experience.
• Experience in supply chain and related systems, program management, procurement, MRP, cost estimating, and/or finance.
• Experience with supplier management and/or subcontract management.
• Active and transferable Top Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Overall supply chain ownership of a multi-phased program.
• Responsibility for timely and compliant submission of quarterly EACs and Material Sales.
• Ownership of performance across domestic supply bases to include performance, quality, affordability, and delivery.
• Develop and execute strategies to perform and meet the Program’s needs and requirements.
• Lead a large subcontract and major supplier to on time deliveries by overcoming supply challenges.
• Lead robust and challenging negotiations across the supplier base to meet the Program objectives.
• Lead by influence in a matrixed organization.
• Have frequent engagement with PMO through execution of the contract.
• Provide accurate forecasting and realization of sales and additional financial metrics.
• Create, manage, and execute MPS (Material Program Strategy and the MPP (Material Program Plan) to enable successful execution of program competitiveness and performance, from the front end of the business through contract closure.
• Provide comprehensive Supply Chain support for Gates A-F activities and ensure RLPM compliance for the programs and tailoring when applicable. Key activities typically include financial management (i.e., EV, budgets, targets, working capital, material sales forecasts, etc.)
• Monitor and proactively address performance and financial metrics including those related to cost, schedule, quality, and EVMS.
• Collaborate with other programs to maximize efficiency of program execution including commonality.
• Overall ownership of the supplier management process including supplier performance, SCM 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.
• Ability to travel 10%

Skills

Supply chain management

Program management

Procurement

MRP

Financial analysis

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-26

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-807 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 807

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Top Secret

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

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure 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 Company is looking for an experienced, highly motivated, Material Program Manager to join the Advanced Technology (AT) Team. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, self-starter capable of developing and achieving program objectives in a matrix environment and successfully interface with functional and program leadership. In this highly visible role focusing on execution, growth and strategic visions. You’ll be creating and executing Material Program Strategies and Plans to ensure flawless execution from the front end of the business through contract closure. This position supports a product development effort that requires the ability to operate in a challenging and constantly changing environment. In this role you will be taking a proactive stance in making informed SCM recommendations to Program Management on risk mitigation, methods of procurement, material strategies, and supplier management.

This position is an onsite position in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• Overall supply chain ownership of a multi-phased program
• Responsibility for timely and compliant submission of quarterly EACs and Material Sales
• Ownership of performance across domestic supply bases to include performance, quality, affordability, and delivery
• Develop and execute strategies to perform and meet the Program’s needs and requirements
• Lead a large subcontract and major supplier to on time deliveries by overcoming supply challenges
• Lead robust and challenging negotiations across the supplier base to meet the Program objectives
• Lead by influence in a matrixed organization
• Have frequent engagement with PMO through execution of the contract
• Provide accurate forecasting and realization of sales and additional financial metrics
• Create, manage, and execute MPS (Material Program Strategy and the MPP (Material Program Plan) to enable successful execution of program competitiveness and performance, from the front end of the business through contract closure
• Provide comprehensive Supply Chain support for Gates A-F activities and ensure RLPM compliance for the programs and tailoring when applicable. Key activities typically include financial management (i.e., EV, budgets, targets, working capital, material sales forecasts, etc.)
• Monitor and proactively address performance and financial metrics including those related to cost, schedule, quality, and EVMS.
• Collaborate with other programs to maximize efficiency of program execution including commonality.
• Overall ownership of the supplier management process including supplier performance, SCM 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.
• Ability to travel 10%

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years’ experience.
• Experience in supply chain and related systems, program management, procurement, MRP, cost estimating, and/or finance.
• Experience with supplier management and/or subcontract management.
• Active and transferable Top Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Master’s degree in business administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management or related.
• Experience with Prime Contract Requirements and Statements of Work (SSOWs) and material requirements planning (MRP).
• Experience with Supply Chain, Production Control, and/or Procurement processes and requirements.
• Ability to support complex product development efforts and proposals and experience in executing program financials, risk & opportunity, RLPM gates, and creating an MPP.
• MPM level 3 certification and/or PM certification.

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.
• Relocation assistance is not available

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.

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.

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