Principal Specialist, Material Program Manager

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Scholar program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Raytheon in Tucson, Arizona, seeks a Material Program Manager (MPM) to oversee Global Supply Chain Management for the Naval Power mission area, supporting NSMS production. You will interface with Supply Chain and Program teams to develop material strategies, forecast materials, and ensure cost and schedule compliance.

The role emphasizes supplier health, staffing, and production planning to meet contracted deliverables, with a focus on cross-functional teamwork across quality, engineering, and

Qualifications

• Typically requires: a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience leading or participating in cross-functional teams
• Material forecasting experience

Responsibilities

• Drive processes to successful completion in support of an aggressive schedule of deliveries at an increasing rate
• Increase operational efficiencies to ensure business area and program success
• Operate independently, yet readily recognize and elevate when assistance is required
• Process strategic and tactical tasks
• Influence team decisions and outcomes of other program leaders
• Work in a cross-functional team-oriented environment (quality, engineering, operations etc.)
• Manage multiple conflicting priorities with supplier managers
• Process information from multiple sources to achieve a successful outcome

Skills

Cross-functional teams

Material forecasting

Leadership experience

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

EVMS certification

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-07-20

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-808 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 808

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 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 seeking a Material Program Manager (MPM) in Tucson, Arizona. The MPM is responsible for managing Global Supply Chain Management (GSCM) activities in the Naval Power Mission Area in support of the Naval Standard Missile Systems (NSMS) production portfolio. This MPM will serve as the interface between Supply Chain and Program working on production contracts. Key responsibilities include the following: developing and implementing material strategies, material forecasting, ensuring cost and schedule requirements are met, evaluating metrics to monitor GSCM health, supplier assessments, and development/support of ROMs/proposals. This role will be heavily focused on Supplier Health and ensuring the Supply Chain is developing the capability, staffing, and production planning to meet contracted deliverables with Raytheon.

What You Will Do:

• Drive processes to successful completion in support of an aggressive schedule of deliveries at an increasing rate


• Increase operational efficiencies to ensure business area and program success


• Operate independently, yet readily recognize and elevate when assistance is required


• Process strategic and tactical tasks


• Influence team decisions and outcomes of other program leaders


• Work in a cross-functional team-oriented environment (quality, engineering, operations etc.)


• Manage multiple conflicting priorities with supplier managers


• Process information from multiple sources to achieve a successful outcome

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of prior relevant experience


• Experience leading or participating in cross-functional teams


• Material forecasting experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• EVMS certification


• Lead program management efforts, address issues, and resolve conflicts


• Financial knowledge, the mechanics of strong supplier negotiations, and how to influence an acceptance in execution of cost reduction opportunities


• Experience managing suppliers or projects


• Experience supporting Supplier production readiness efforts / capacity assessments

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.

This position requires the ability to obtain 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

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.