Principle Specialist, Material Program Manager

RTX (Raytheon); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Material Program Manager to provide supply chain program integration for a recently awarded munitions acceleration contract. You will manage material forecasts, PR to PO placement, and monthly reporting while coordinating with suppliers.

The role requires a university degree or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant experience, familiarity with Special Access Programs and Office 365, and an active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of procurement strategy including RFPs, risk & opportunities, EAC, IMS, and cost accountability.
• Own material forecast and identify risks and opportunities.
• Manage material budgets and support EACs.
• Drive Purchase Requisition generation and Purchase Order placement/management.
• Engage with suppliers and review performance to ensure delivery.
• Monitor performance metrics and address program issues.
• Implement KPIs with internal teams and suppliers to ensure timeliness.

Skills

Forecasting

Procurement

Material Planning

Budget Management

RFPs

Cross-functional

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-06

Country: United States of America

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

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: Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on 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 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.

SM-6 program is seeking a Material Program Manager to provide supporting-level supply chain program integration for recently awarded munitions acceleration contract. This role focuses primarily on program execution activities, including management of PR to PR placement actions, Monthly material sales tracking, forecasting and reporting, and supporting onsite supplier health assessments.

This position works within a comprehensive supply chain program management structure and collaborates closely with various functions to ensure execution of material strategies, alignment with procurement and operations teams for key early execution program milestones. The role is intended for an independent contributor who can drive daily execution while operating within established program direction.

In this role you will learn and further develop your experience of FAR based procurement process, material requirements planning and business acumen within a matrixed organization.

What You Will Do:

• Manage execution of processes, standards, and operational plans in support of Procurement strategy, including RFPs, Risk and Opportunities, EAC, IMS management, negotiation strategy, cost accountability, program execution.
• Ownership of Material Forecast and identification of risks and opportunities.
• Manage material budgets and support EACs.
• Drive Purchase Requisition generation and Purchase Order placement/management.
• Participate in supplier engagements and review to ensure supplier performance.
• Monitor performance metrics and act to address program and functional issues.
• Implement key performance indicators internally and with our supply base to ensure timely delivery to customers and adherence to the plan.

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 experience
• Experience with Special Access Programs and Office 365
• Experience facilitating cross-functional working groups for mitigation planning
• Experience with monthly material forecasting, financial tracking and proposal cost strategy
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain higher clearance level or program access prior to start date.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with a combination of experience in Project, Program, Product, Finance or Supplier Management is required
• Must be a self-starter, capable of achieving organizational and program objectives, and able to interface with all levels of internal management, supplier management
• Must be able to succeed in the high stress, fast paced environment of development

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX…

Clearance Information:

This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), 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

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