Supply Chain Management Principal Specialist

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

Date Posted

2026-10-20

Country

United States of America

Location

US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01

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

Raytheon Operations and Supply Chain (OSC) is seeking a strong candidate to join our energetic, and collaborative environment in support of the Advanced Technology procurement team.The selected individual will be responsible for leading procurement efforts in support of multiple programs within the Product Support business area. In this role, you will foster relationships with suppliers, administer subcontracts in a fashion consistent with integrated supply chain models, recognizing the role and value of each participant through the acquisition life cycle from requirements generation through product delivery, product support, and payment for products and services.You will engage in supplier performance, relationship management, and strategic sourcing as well as facilitate complex business agreements in support of the various contracts.The procurement professionalwill operate as the focal point interface to handle communication between Raytheon Programs and suppliers.

What You Will Do

Join our team as a Supply Chain Management Principal Specialist, where you will play a key role in supporting procurement and subcontract management activities for critical programs. Your contributions will directly impact the success of our operations and ensure compliance with federal regulations and company policies. Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and issuing Requests for Quotations (RFQs) and Proposals in alignment with company directives and regulatory requirements.
• Conducting price and cost analysis to support procurement decisions.
• Leading formal negotiations on pricing, delivery schedules, scope, and terms & conditionſ.
• Placing subcontracts and purchase orders, including managing associated change orders and overseeing post‑award activities.
• Resolving conflicts and managing medium to high‑complexity issues in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR) and corporate policies.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams, including Operations, Quality, and Engineering, to meet program objectives.
• Building and maintaining professional relationships with subcontractors to ensure alignment with program goals.
• Providing supply chain support for gate reviews and program milestones.
• Managing supplier performance and ensuring compliance with import/export regulations, including ITAR and EAR requirements.
• Traveling as required to support supplier reviews and program needs.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience, or an Advanced degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Experience with DoD procurement/subcontract compliance, including Public Laws, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR), and ITAR/import/export requirements.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with proposals and all phases of sourcing, procurement execution, price negotiation reductions, and terms and conditions.
• Experience completing compliance EPAD packages.
• Experience leading formal negotiations, including price, schedule, and supplier exceptions to contractual flow‑down requirements.
• Experience with supplier management and integrated supply chain processes, including strategic procurement.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering documents, including drawings, specifications, and complex Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Experience analyzing proposals from suppliers, including cost/price, technical capability, and financial viability.
• Knowledge of import/export regulations (ITAR/EAR) and EXIM procurement rules.
• Experience with automation tools and Price Cost Analysis techniques.

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.

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 95,500 USD - 181,700 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
• 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.

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