Principal Specialist, Material Program (Remote)

Date Posted:

2026-02-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

As a  Principal Specialist, Material Program in Precision Navigation, you’re a self-starter, capable of developing and achieving program objectives in a matrix environment and able to successfully interface with functional and program leadership. In short, you’re able to lead and influence without direct reporting relationships. This role is in support of the Precision Navigation Portfolio.

What You Will Do

• Report on material risks and opportunities

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies and plans

• Create, manage and execute material program strategy (MPS) and the material program plan (MPP) Provide comprehensive Supply Chain support for Gates A-F, and ensure compliant programs and adjust as needed Have overall ownership of the supplier management process including supplier performance, SCM metrics, Make/Buy Where strategy, strategic agreements, and communication of customer flow through requirements such as FAR/DFARS, ITAR, offset, public law, quality, warranty, etc. Develop and lead supply chain proposal activities including task descriptions and basis of estimates Develop and execute risk/opportunity plans to meet program objectives Identify and develop opportunities for small business participation

• Monitor and proactively address performance and financial metrics including those related to cost, schedule, quality, and EVMS Develop and track budgets, targets, sales forecasts, short-range outlooks (SRO), material EACs, sales and operating Plans and Annual Operating Plans (AOP)

• Act as the Control Account Manager (CAM) for material Flow down Supplier Management Best Practices to suppliers which include risk mitigation and subcontract management plans

• Prepare and present presentations (verbal and/or written) to key stakeholders Interface with all levels of internal management Work in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

Qualifications We Prefer-

• Experience in Supplier Management, Material Forecasting, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Project/Program Management, Supply Chain Management and/or Operations Management

What We Offer Benefits

Some of our competitive benefits packages include: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

• Adoption Assistance         

• Autism Benefit

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

• And more! 

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customers succeed today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

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