Principal Logistics Specialist

RTX (Raytheon); Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Principal Logistics Specialist at the Tewksbury, MA site. You will oversee strategic logistics transactions, coordinate with internal and external teams, and maintain cost control across international programs.

The role emphasizes Earned Value management, schedule milestones, and country-specific documentation. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree (or advanced degree) with several years in logistics, supply chain, or program management, plus international experience and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with minimum 5 years, or an advanced degree with at least 3 years.
• Experience with Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing, Operations, or Program/Project Management.
• International supply chain experience.
• Earned Value Management System experience or equivalent financial reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Support Supply Chain leadership in executing strategic logistics and supply chain initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal Product, Export/Import, and Logistics teams.
• Coordinate with external third-party logistics providers to maintain operational alignment.
• Define and maintain the logistics scope and basis of estimates for new programs.
• Support transportation processes by updating shipment status across multiple international programs.
• Track and analyze all cost elements associated with shipments and identify cost‑reduction opportunities.
• Manage Earned Value, Risk Management, and Opportunity Management components within logistics budgets.
• Execute shipping transactions, prepare country‑specific documentation, and maintain milestone tracking and reporting.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%.
• This position is onsite at our Tewksbury, MA location.

Skills

Supply chain

Logistics

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Earned Value Management System

Job description

At RTX, the world's 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.

Principal Logistics Specialist Overview

As a Principal Logistics Specialist, you would be responsible for supporting strategic logistics transactions between multiple parties including Raytheon's Integrated Product Teams, Export / Import, and OCONUS (Outside the Continental US) logistics teams, and third-party logistics providers. In this highly visible role, you'll oversee the importation and exportation of material and Major End Items (MEI) in support of multiple country specific programs.

What You Will Do

• Support Supply Chain leadership in executing strategic logistics and supply chain initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal Product, Export/Import, and Logistics teams.
• Coordinate with external third-party logistics providers to maintain operational alignment.
• Define and maintain the logistics scope and basis of estimates for new programs.
• Support transportation processes by updating shipment status across multiple international programs.
• Track and analyze all cost elements associated with shipments and identify cost‑reduction opportunities.
• Manage Earned Value, Risk Management, and Opportunity Management components within logistics budgets.
• Execute shipping transactions, prepare country‑specific documentation, and maintain milestone tracking and reporting.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%.
• This position is onsite at our Tewksbury, MA location.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's 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 with Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing, Operations, and or Program or Project Management.
• International supply chain experience.
• Earned Value Management System experience, or experience with other financial reporting tools.

Qualifications We Prefer

• APICS CSCP or equivalent certification, with the ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Experience in Integrated Logistics Support concepts, requirements and processes.
• Active and transferable Confidential U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain Secret or higher clearance level or program access after start date.

What We Offer

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

Security Clearance

Security Clearance: 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.

Onsite

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.

Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB4 ~ 836 North St ~ INNOVATION BLDG

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