Date Posted:
2026-05-18
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-M09 3350 E Hemisphere Loop BLDG M09
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 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 work onsite at our Tucson, AZ location.
What You Will Do
- Take rapid ownership of supply chain execution, immediately assessing and driving actions on critical‑path and long‑lead materials to protect program schedule.
- Work directly with suppliers to pull in material deliveries, resolve roadblocks, and execute recovery plans to ensure on‑time delivery of prototype and development hardware.
- Lead material forecasting, planning, and execution with a focus on schedule adherence and lead‑time reduction.
- Own the Material Forecast and actively manage risks, opportunities, shortages, and supplier constraints.
- Manage material budgets; support EACs, LREs, and material sales forecasting, with timely variance analysis.
- Drive Purchase Requisition creation and ensure rapid Purchase Order placement and management.
- Support MRL assessments, proposal activity, capital planning, and long‑range supply chain readiness.
- Participate in TDP reviews and drive early identification of supply chain impacts from engineering changes.
- Lead cross‑functional collaboration across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Program Management to rapidly resolve supplier issues and eliminate barriers to material flow.
- Maintain Line of Balance (LOB), weekly supply chain status reports, and critical‑material constraint tracking.
- Enforce Supplier Management Best Practices including risk mitigation plans, recovery plans, and proactive subcontract management.
- Respond quickly to urgent supply chain tasking with minimal guidance, ensuring immediate action on supplier pulls, SSOW development, PO follow‑up, and part expedites for build events.
- Drive supplier performance reviews and implement recovery actions for any schedule or quality issues affecting the program’s critical path.
**Qualifications You Must Have **
- Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Supply Chain, Subcontracts, Material Program Management, or related discipline.
- 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.
Qualifications We Prefer
- BE MPM Level 4 certification (or ability to complete within 12 months).
- Understanding of program schedules (IMS), material sales forecasting, and risk/opportunity management.
- Experience with CORE/Six Sigma methodologies.
- Ability to travel to suppliers as needed.
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.
- Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available.
**Learn More & Apply Now! **
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.
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
This position is an onsite role – Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location
We Are RTX
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 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.
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