Senior Procurement & Subcontract Lead (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Job summary

RTX is seeking an experienced Principal Procurement Specialist to join the Electronic Warfare Systems Acquisitions team in Goleta, CA. You will manage major subcontracts, lead supplier relations, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFAR/ITAR in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers a hybrid schedule (2–3 days onsite in Goleta) and a 9x80 workweek with every other Friday off, supporting U.S. government subcontracts and complex procurement programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years relevant experience (or advanced degree and 3+ years).
• Experience with DoD procurement/subcontract compliance with FAR/DFAR/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; facilitate cross-organizational relationships.
• Ensure all subcontracts and POs comply with policies/procedures and FAR/DFAR.
• Perform procurement and supplier management for U.S. Government subcontracts.
• Administer high-dollar FFP/Cost Type subcontracts from $100K to >$50M.
• Develop sourcing and procurement activities from development through production and close out.
• Develop tactical and strategic supplier relationships and monitor supply to support MRP.
• Lead negotiations, RFPs, and multi-functional negotiation teams.

Skills

Procurement management

Subcontracts

RFP development

Negotiation

FAR/DFAR compliance

ITAR compliance

Security clearance readiness

Citizenship requirement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

RTX is seeking an experienced Principal Procurement Specialist to join the Electronic Warfare Systems Acquisitions team in Goleta, CA. You will manage major subcontracts, lead supplier relations, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFAR/ITAR in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers a hybrid schedule (2–3 days onsite in Goleta) and a 9x80 workweek with every other Friday off, supporting U.S. government subcontracts and complex procurement programs.