Material Program Manger

Date Posted: 2026-09-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-M13 ~ 3601 E Britannia Dr ~ BRITANNIA M13

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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 is seeking a Material Program Manager to join the Advanced Technology (AT) team in support of the SLCM program. This role requires the ability to meet program objectives within a matrixed environment and to interface effectively with functional and program leadership. The position serves as a key member of the Supply Chain team, coordinating with Program Manager(s), the Integrated Product Team (IPT), and supplier teams.

Responsibilities include executing supply chain and material program strategies and plans to support program requirements from initial development through contract closure. The role also includes financial, contracting, negotiation, and project management activities, as well as risk and opportunity management, participation in customer forums, and collaboration within cross‑functional teams.

What You Will Do:

• Implement the material program strategy (MPS) and the material program plan (MPP).
• Provide comprehensive Supply Chain support for RLPM activities and ensures IPDP compliance for the programs and tailoring when applicable.
• Manage supplier performance and associated supplier management processes, including Supply Chain metrics, international considerations, Make/Buy/Where strategy, strategic agreements, and communication of customer flow‑through requirements (e.g., FAR/DFARS, ITAR, offset, public law, quality, warranty).
• Develop, lead, and implement common schedule creation, supply chain proposal activities, and risk/opportunity plans to meet program goals.
• Participate as a member of the program office, supporting IPT meetings, Change Control Board (CCB), Risk and Opportunity Review Board (RORB), and Engineering Review Board (ERB).
• Support the Control Account Manager (CAM) for material by monitoring and addressing material‑related performance and financial metrics, including developing and tracking budgets, working capital targets, sales forecasts, short‑range outlooks (SRO), material EACs, sales and operating plans, and Annual Operating Plans (AOP) related to cost, schedule, and quality.
• This role is on site at one of our Tucson, AZ locations.

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 of experience.
• Experience in Program Management, Material Program Management, Procurement, Contracts, Finance, Operations, and/or Strategic Sourcing.
• Experience performing financial or material oversight tasks such as budgeting, forecasting, or tracking cost and schedule performance.
• Experience developing schedules, supporting proposal activities, or contributing to risk and opportunity planning.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in the Aerospace or Defense Industry.
• Experience supporting cost account management or similar material‑related financial control activities.
• Experience contributing to process improvement efforts using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methods.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain Top Secret or higher clearance level or program access after start date.

What We Offer

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

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Please consider the following role type definitions 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.

Security Clearance: 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:

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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