Principal Procurement Specialist

RTX; Goleta (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Goleta, CA, seeks an experienced Principal Procurement Specialist to lead major subcontracts within the Electronic Warfare Systems Acquisitions team. You will drive procurement from development through production and closeout, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFAR and ITAR.

Hybrid role with 2–3 onsite days per week; 9x80 schedule with every other Friday off. You will manage supplier relationships, lead negotiations, and monitor EV milestones to deliver complex DoD programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience or advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Experience with DoD procurement/subcontract compliance (FAR/DFAR) and ITAR.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of major subcontracts and procurement activities.
• Participate in gate reviews and capture/proposal efforts; coordinate with internal teams.
• Ensure subcontracts and POs comply with policies and FAR/DFAR/ITAR.
• Lead supplier management, including RFPs, negotiations, and contract terms.
• Manage Earned Value, milestones, and subcontract performance.

Skills

Procurement management

Subcontract negotiations

Supplier relations

FAR/DFAR compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-02

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01

Position Role Type: Hybrid

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

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.

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 is looking for an experienced Principal Procurement Specialist to join its exciting and growing Electronic Warfare Systems (EWS) Acquisitions team in Goleta, CA. This position will support the Advanced Products & Solutions SBU (Strategic Business Unit) and reports directly to the Sr. Manager of Procurement and Subcontracts for EWS.

What You Will Do:

In this role, you will develop and manage a portfolio of major subcontracts and procurement activities. You will participate in gate reviews and capture/proposal efforts, as well as facilitate relationships across organizations and suppliers. You will ensure all subcontracts and purchase orders are fully compliant to policies/procedures and to the Federal Acquisition Regulations.

Perform procurement and supplier management functions in support of U.S. Government subcontracts. Administer and care for high dollar FFP/Cost Type major subcontracts from $100K to in excess of $50M in value.

Develop the overall sourcing and procurement activities from development through production and final contract close out.

Develop tactical and strategic aspects of supplier relationships. Monitor and care for incoming supply of materials to fully support MRP and self-guided demand; includes interface with functional and internal support organizations, such as Integrated Product Teams (IPT), Engineering, Production Control, Operations and Material Program Managers, and Program Office.

Develop supply chain strategies and alternatives. Develop solutions to problems of unusual complexity that require a high degree of ingenuity and creativity. Perform risk analysis including identifying supply chain risks, opportunities, potential impacts, and mitigation plans.

Lead the supplier management team and be the focal point for subcontractor performance. Includes: RFP generation, Review adequacy of requirements flow-down; Development of negotiation strategy and lead multi-functional negotiation teams; Negotiation of price, delivery, payments and all contractual terms; Purchase order Placement and maintenance; Earned Value Management; Milestone monitoring and completion assessments.

Communicate clearly, be proactive in a very fast paced environment, flexible, innovative, work with speed and agility yet be thorough, and facilitate tasks to completion.

This position is a hybrid role, and the candidate will work with the hiring manager to set schedule (estimate of 2-3 days per week onsite in Goleta).

This position works a 9x80 schedule with every other Friday off.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically requires a Bachelor's and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years' experience.

Experience with DoD procurement/subcontract compliance with Public Laws, Policies, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR), and ITAR and import/export 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

Qualifications We Prefer:

Experience in leading formal negotiations (price, schedule, and supplier exceptions to contractual flow-down requirements, as well as standard Terms and