Principal Specialist, Material Program Manager

Date Posted:

2026-08-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB4 ~ 836 North St ~ INNOVATION BLDG

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's 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 (MPM) to work within the Naval Systems and Sustainment Sub-Business Unit in the Naval Power (NP) Strategic Business Unit.  In this role, you will bridge the Supply Chain and Program teams and manage materials provided by suppliers on the Naval Radars Supply Chain Team.  The MPM is responsible for executing the strategies and objectives of the product line to meet cost, quality, and scheduled targets for the program and business unit, ensuring that products are delivered on time to the end customer.

Our supplier network spans small to large businesses, IOT (Interorganizational) partners, and major subcontractors that manufacture high-level assemblies, a range of commodities, and materials varying in complexity. You will collaborate and communicate with Program Management, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, various departments within the Factory organization, Contracts, Customers, and other support functions to ensure rapidly shifting production requirements, material challenges, and competing priorities are successfully executed.

What You Will Do:

• Work closely with program and partnering functions to ensure successful supplier management and execution in support of program needs and requirements
• Partner with procurement to ensure suppliers are meeting program requirements (contractual requirements, drawing and technical data packages, and schedule requirements).
• Assist procurement with supplier Request for Proposals / Quotes (RFP’s / RFQ’s)
• Provide status by preparing and presenting slides and files during team tag-ups, daily/weekly program meetings, and monthly program & customer reviews
• Maintain and assess the integrity of the MRP environment and the programs’ schedule within that environment while balancing supply and demand to allow for an executable schedule
• Overall ownership of the supplier and finance management process (i.e., Risk/Opportunity, Line of Balance, Metrics, Material sales forecasts)
• Proactively address and complete urgent supply chain tasking (Purchase Requisitions integrity, Single/Sole Source Justifications, Supplier Statement of Work (SSOW), Purchase Order follow up
• Communicate program status, issues, and resolution plans across all major stakeholders, including Raytheon senior management, customers, and suppliers
  Travel domestically to suppliers as needed

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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
• Minimum 5 years experience in a supply chain role and/or program/project management
• Minimum 2 years experience working with suppliers
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in Subcontracts, Procurement, or Strategic Sourcing
• Supply chain experience in the defense industry
• Experience in Supply Chain Planning tools (i.e. SAP, Power Bi, Kinaxis RapidResponse)

What We Offer:

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected