Material Program Manager

Date Posted:
2026-02-11
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-811 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 811 (External Site)
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:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after 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.

The Naval Air Missiles (NAM) team is seeking a Material Program Manager (MPM) in support of the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) Program located in the Tucson, Arizona area. In this role, the candidate will demonstrate project management skills and be directly accountable for ensuring overall program execution of materials management in support of our Naval Power customer .

They will also ensure program success to cost/schedule/quality and manage supplier performance in meeting program needs. To be successful, the candidate must be a self-starter, capable of achieving organizational and program goals, and must be able to successfully interface with varying levels of internal management, including supplier management.

You will be responsible for executing supply chain strategies and plans. They will also ensure program success to cost/schedule/quality and manage supplier performance in meeting program needs. The MPM serves as the leader for all program's supply chain activities and is the liaison between the Program Manager, Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and other functional leads, and the Supply Chain organization.

What You Will Do:

• Overall ownership of several over TINA suppliers, with focus on collaborating with the Program IPTs to ensure cost effective material availability for production requirements.
• Accurate sales forecasting of all assigned ETC - Proactively monitor and manage performance metrics (cost, schedule, quality, EVMS) to ensure alignment with program objectives
• Supports program capture efforts in working with New Business Team to get compliant material pricing submittals and developing BOE's (Basis of Estimates) for MPM support labor.
• Creates, manages, and executes MPS (Material Program Strategy and the MPP (Material Program Plan) to enable successful execution of program competitiveness and performance, from the front end of the business through contract closure.
• Provides comprehensive Supply Chain support for RLPM Gates 0-11 activities and ensures IPDP compliance for the programs and tailoring when applicable. Key activities typically include financial management (i.e., EV, budgets, targets, working capital, material sales forecasts, etc.)
• Monitoring and proactively addressing performance and financial metrics including those related to cost, schedule, quality, and EVMS.
• Collaborating with other programs to maximize efficiency of program execution including other RI&S programs commonality.
• Overall ownership of the supplier management process including supplier performance, SCM metrics, international issues, Make/Buy Where strategy, strategic agreements, and communication of customer flow through requirements such as FAR/DFARS, ITAR, offset, public law, quality, warranty, etc.

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 in supply chain and related systems, procurement, MRP, receiving, cost estimating, and/or finance
• 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.
• Potential travel, as necessary

Qualifications We Prefer ( Max 5 bullets)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience interfacing with all levels of internal management
• Experience with supplier/subcontract management, finance, accounting, and/or procurement
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and/or Power Point)
• Supply chain experience within the Aerospace or Defense industry

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.

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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

• Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), 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

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

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