Principal Specialist, Material Program Manager

Location: Aurora, CO, United States

Date Posted: 2025-05-22 Country: United States of America Location: CA320: El Seg.-So. Campus Bldg E01 2000 East El Segundo Boulevard Building E01, El Segundo, CA, 90245 USA 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: TS/SCI with Polygraph 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. This position is for a Principal Specialist, Material Program Manager (MPM) supporting the Mission Solutions & Payloads portfolio in the Air & Space Defense Systems strategic business unit. This position is responsible for the coordination and execution of all material strategies and plans in support of program execution. The Material Program Manager (MPM) is a strong leader with demonstrated project management skills and will be directly accountable for ensuring overall supplier performance. The candidate must be a self-starter, capable of achieving organizational and program objectives, and must be able to successfully interface with all levels of internal management, including supplier management. Additionally, this position requires an individual who has the knowledge and experience to exert influence and influence the overall objectives and long-range goals of the program and the program IPT team. The ideal candidate will ensure cohesive alignment with supply chain and enterprise objectives, and be the liaison between the Program Manager, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), other functional stakeholders, and the Supply Chain organization. Responsibilities will span from the front end of the business supply chain activities through contract closure. NOTE: This position is contingent upon contract award. Employment in this role will only be extended if the program is awarded to the Mission Solutions & Payloads portfolio. What You Will Do Create, manage, and execute material program strategy (MPS) and the material program plan (MPP). Provide Supply Chain support for Gates 0-11 activities and ensure IPDP compliance with the programs and tailoring when applicable. Provide supplier management process support in supplier performance, supply chain 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. Support supply chain proposal activities including pricing and bases of estimates. Develop and execute risk/opportunity plans to meet program objectives. Work closely with Engineering, Mission Assurance, and Operations to create a common schedule based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP). Monitor and proactively act to address performance and financial metrics including those related to cost, schedule, quality and EVM. Responsible for financial tasks related to material including tracking budgets, targets, initiating & maintaining accurate sales forecasts, short-range outlooks (SRO), material EACs, sales and operating plans and Annual Operating Plans (AOP). Flow down program requirements and supplier management best practices to suppliers which include risk mitigation and subcontract management plans. Qualifications You Must Have Minimum 6 years of experience in a supply chain role, finance, operations, project management, and/or program management position. Experience with MS Office (i.e. Word, Power Point, Excel and Project). 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. Qualifications We Prefer Supply chain experience in the Aerospace or Defense industry. Experience creating and presenting business presentations. Experience in PRISM and SAP. 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 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. Learn More & Apply Now! The salary range for this role is 90,000 USD - 182,000 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link (http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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