Senior DoD Supply Chain & Subcontracts Leader

RTX; Goleta (CA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Supply Chain Management Principal Specialist in the US Goleta area to lead procurement and subcontract management supporting multiple programs. You will foster supplier relationships, administer subcontracts, and drive compliance with FAR/DFAR and ITAR requirements while supporting program milestones.

Responsibilities include RFQ issuance, price analyses, complex negotiations, and post-award management. Travel may be required; a DoD Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree with relevant experience in defense procurement.
• Experience with DoD procurement/subcontract compliance, including FAR/DFAR and ITAR/import/export requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue RFQs and Proposals per company directives and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct price and cost analysis to support procurement decisions.
• Lead formal negotiations on pricing, delivery schedules, scope, and terms & conditions.
• Place subcontracts and purchase orders; manage change orders and post-award activities.
• Resolve conflicts and manage mid-to-high complexity issues in compliance with FAR/DFAR and company policies.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, and Engineering to meet program objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors to align with program goals.
• Provide supply chain support for gate reviews and program milestones.
• Manage supplier performance and ensure ITAR/EAR compliance.

Skills

Procurement/subcontracting

FAR/DFAR compliance

ITAR/EAR knowledge

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Job description

RTX is seeking a Supply Chain Management Principal Specialist in the US Goleta area to lead procurement and subcontract management supporting multiple programs. You will foster supplier relationships, administer subcontracts, and drive compliance with FAR/DFAR and ITAR requirements while supporting program milestones.

Responsibilities include RFQ issuance, price analyses, complex negotiations, and post-award management. Travel may be required; a DoD Secret clearance is required.