Programs Manager Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:
2026-07-08
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-808 1151 E Hermans Rd BLDG 808
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 on 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.
Raytheon is seeking an experienced Material Program Manager (MPM) to support development programs within the Advanced Technologies Strategic Business Unit (SBU). This role is responsible for managing supply chain tasks in support of new business captures and executing material strategies post-contract award.
As an MPM, you will act as the primary liaison between the Program, Engineering leads, and the Raytheon Supplier base, working to ensure material requirements are met for your assigned programs. These are typically early life-cycle development programs where requirements are still being finalized and material strategies remain flexible. This role requires strong program management skills, financial acumen, and the ability to manage supplier relationships and EACs under contractual Earned Value Management (EVM).
To succeed, you must be a self-starter, capable of achieving organizational and program objectives while interfacing with all levels of internal management and supplier leadership.
What You Will Do

• Oversee the performance of domestic suppliers, ensuring quality, affordability, and timely delivery of hardware and/or services.
• Develop and execute material strategies that align with program needs and requirements.
• Drive robust material cost, quality, and schedule negotiations across the supplier base.
• Collaborate and influence cross-functional teams, guiding Engineering to support timely material procurement.
• Provide accurate forecasting of material costs and manage related financial metrics.
• Monitor and proactively address performance and financial metrics, including cost, schedule, quality, and EVMS.
• Own the supplier management process, including supplier performance, SCM metrics, Make/Buy/Where strategies, strategic agreements, and compliance with customer flow-through requirements (e.g., FAR/DFARS, ITAR, public law).
• This role will be onsite one of our Tucson, AZ locations.

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 5 years of experience in a supply chain-relevant role such as procurement, MRP, cost estimating, or finance.
• Experience with supplier management and/or subcontract management.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (special program access or equivalent manufacturing programs).
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain prior to start date.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with material sales forecasting.
• Experience with multiple DoD/DoW contract types (e.g., Cost Type, Firm Fixed Price).
• Experience with government acquisition regulations and laws, including FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and TINA.
• Experience working with missile system elements such as Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs), Printed Wiring Boards, electrical components, harnessing, or energetics like rocket motors and warheads.
• Experience managing complex supplier relationships in a matrixed organization.

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: 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 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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