Material Program Manager - Tucson, AZ

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking a seasoned Material Program Manager to oversee multiple projects with minimal supervision. The role requires proactive issue resolution, financial and contracting experience, and strong communication across IPTs to keep programs on track.

The ideal candidate will have a university degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 5+ years, plus ERP experience with SAP/PRISM/Kinaxis and an active DoD secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related field with 8+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 5+ years.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, PRISM, Kinaxis or equivalent.
• Active and transferable U.S. government security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Execute material strategies to support program objectives.
• Support supplier and IPT reviews with procurement plans and issue escalation.
• Identify procurement gaps and coordinate with support teams to drive throughput.
• Develop and execute Risk & Opportunity plans to meet AOP and program responsibilities.
• Manage budgets for buy parts and supply chain labor in EAC processes.
• Provide Can-Build oversight including metrics and health assessments.
• Support prime proposals and program start-up with material strategies and plans.
• Coordinate RFIs/RFPs/RFQs and analyze supplier proposals.
• Translate customer/product requirements to suppliers; engage with capability, capacity, risk.
• Willing to travel as required.

Skills

Project management

Procurement coordination

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Education

University degree or higher

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

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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