Subcontracts Manager

RTX Corporation; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

RTX Corporation is seeking a Subcontracts Manager to lead procurement and subcontract management for US government and commercial programs. Remote role handling end-to-end sourcing, negotiations, and risk management. Requires DoD procurement experience and FAR/DFAR knowledge.

The position emphasizes leading bid efforts, ensuring compliance, and coordinating with IPTs to deliver on program objectives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s and eight years’ experience, or an advanced degree with five years’ experience.
• Experience with direct DoD procurement/subcontracts ownership.
• Experience with FAR/DFAR and negotiation of terms.

Responsibilities

• Perform procurement and supplier administration for DoD subcontracts.
• Administer high-dollar subcontracts from $10K to $100M+.
• Lead supplier relationships, bid development, and negotiation.
• Manage risk analysis and subcontract performance across programs.

Skills

Procurement

Subcontracts

FAR/DFAR

Negotiation

Risk management

Supplier relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-19

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-REMOTE

Position Role Type: Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon is seeking a Subcontracts Manager remotely. As a Subcontract Manager within Air and Space Defense Systems (ASDS) you are accountable for Supply Chain Acquisition efforts for supporting programs. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, detail-orientated and assertive to develop and achieve acquisition and program objectives. The candidate will be responsible for strategically working capture/proposal efforts and implementing and managing subcontracts for program implementation.

What You Will Do

• Perform procurement and supplier administration functions in support of U.S. Government and Commercial (Domestic and International) subcontracts.
• Administer and care for high dollar FFP/Cost Type subcontracts from $10K to equal/greater $100M in value.
• Manage the overall sourcing and procurement activities from development through production and final contract close out.
• Manage tactical and strategic aspects of supplier relationships.
• Monitor and care for incoming supply of materials to fully support MRP and independent 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, creativity, and innovation.
• Perform risk analysis including identifying risks, opportunities, potential impacts, and mitigation plans.
• Lead the supplier organization team and be the focal point for subcontractor performance. Includes: RFP generation, review adequacy of requirements flow-down; Development of negotiation plan 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; Trend analysis (as applicable).
• Perform Price Analysis. Serve as group level coordinator and program administrator for the High-Risk Supplier Management and Enterprise Supplier Risk Tool processes.
• Communicate clearly, be proactive in a very fast paced environment, flexible, creative, work with speed and agility yet be thorough, and facilitate tasks to completion.
• This role is remote.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of eight (8) years prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience.
• Experience with direct DoD procurement/ subcontracts ownership.
• Experience working with FAR/DFAR.
• Experience with negotiation of price reductions and terms and conditions.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge of risk identification, mitigation, and contingency planning.
• Experience in six sigma and productivity improvement.
• Experience in awarding and managing Cost type subcontracts.
• Experience in Special Program Access Systems
• Experience developing and delivering presentations (verbal and/or written) to key stakeholders.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.