Leadership Development Program - Operations, Materials Management Track (Starts June 2026)

Date Posted:

2025-06-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

VA108: 1100 Wilson Blvd, Arlington 1100 Wilson Boulevard , Arlington, VA, 22209 USA

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 certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.   

Recruiting now for programs beginning June 2026! 

• Our two-year, rotational Operations Materials Management Leadership Development Program (OLDP-MM) provides challenging opportunities via three 8-month rotational assignments across the enterprise as you move to locations around the U.S.A.
• Not willing/able to relocate to a new state every eight months while in program?  Check out RTX Careers for other great opportunities
• Receive high-caliber training, mentoring & guidance from RTX leaders, current & alumni LDPs to build a strong lasting global network
• Program intended for internal RTX interns/co-ops, & external entry level professionals looking to create value & grow their career at RTX

What You Will Do

• Rotation role & responsibilities will vary & align with one or more of the following: Materials Planning, Execution, Demand Management, & logistics.
• Stretch your capabilities and enhance learning with frontline, hands-on assignments
• Relocate to different RTX cities/states while in program to broaden your exposure to the business and further develop your leadership and functional skills and business acumen

Key Responsibilities include:

• Communicate cross functionally with engineering, global supply chain, contractors, mechanics, programs, etc.
• Present key deliverables in weekly executive meetings (escalation calls, Production meetings, Weekly MRP health meetings)
• Participate in special projects that could involve cost reduction through process improvements, inventory initiatives, and new system integration (Kinaxis, S4)
• Participate in lean manufacturing initiatives that support continuous process improvement
• Own and maintain parts within SAP (analyze TofA requests, MRP signals, adjust ROP logic)
• Identify & implement shop floor process improvements that increase output and reduce overall costs
• Ensure accurate and timely material flow across an assembly floor
• Participate in cross-functional efforts to drive shop floor improvement
• Maintain the 6S standard

Qualifications You Must Have

• Willing and able to move anywhere in the U.S.A.
• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Materials Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Business Administration, Business Analytics or other related discipline. Degree must be obtained by June 2026.
• Relevant internship/co-op or work experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, communication, interpersonal & analytical skills 
• Self-motivated & team-oriented; able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Ability to work with all levels of management, shop personnel and outside vendors  
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office programs  
• Understanding of Lean Six Sigma
• Understanding of SAP 
• Ability to understand and analyze large sets of data

What We Offer

• Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care
• RTX leadership, functional and business acumen training
• Upon progr