Material Program Manager - Tucson, AZ

globalhr; 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

RTX is seeking a seasoned Material Program Manager to support Tucson, AZ programs. You will autonomously manage multiple projects, addressing risk, cost/schedule, and mentoring junior staff to grow their capabilities.

The ideal candidate has financial, contracting, and negotiating experience, plus strong communication to lead IPTs and coordinate with suppliers. A university degree with extensive experience and an active DoD secret clearance are preferred; travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires university degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree with 5+ years preferred.
• Active and transferable U.S. government security clearance is required before start date.

Responsibilities

• Execute material strategies to support program objectives.
• Support supplier, program, and IPT reviews with procurement plan visibility and issue escalation.
• Proactively identify procurement/delivery gaps and coordinate with support teams to improve throughput.
• Develop and execute Risk & Opportunity plans to meet AOP and program responsibilities; manage mitigations.
• Manage budgets for buy parts and supply chain labor in the EAC process.
• Provide Can-Build oversight including metrics and health assessments.
• Support prime proposals and program start-up with Material Product Strategies and Plans.
• Support RFIs/RFPs/RFQs and evaluate supplier proposals/quotes.
• Flow customer/product requirements to suppliers and engage with suppliers on capability, capacity, risk.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Skills

Financial acumen

Presentation skills

Technical concepts

Time management

Communication & IPT leadership

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

SAP

PRISM

Kinaxis

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-07

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-9016 ~ 9000 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9016

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: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on 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 a seasoned Material Program Manager (MPM) professional to support programs locatedin Tucson, AZ. They will work autonomously managing multiple projects with limited oversight from management. The desired MPM will be able to proactively overcome complex issues through effective communication and influence. They must also be passionate about engaging lower-level professionals to help them overcome issues and grow.

The ideal candidate will have financial, contracting, proposal development, and negotiating experience. They must have project management responsibilities including but not limited to risk and opportunity management and cost/schedule management.

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 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.
• ERP systems experience such as SAP, PRISM, Kinaxis or equivalent.
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Financial Acumen: AOP, Forecasting, Estimates at Complete, Earned Value Management, CAM knowledge.
• Experience creating and delivering presentations to key stakeholders.
• Ability to grasp/understand technical concepts and applications.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to assign the appropriate priorities to competing tasks.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation), leadership abilities, and the ability to work in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment.

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.

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

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

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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.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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