Advanced Systems Material Program Manager

Date Posted:

2026-02-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01

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 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 has an immediate opportunity for a Material Program Manager (MPM) for our Advanced Systems portfolio in Goleta, CA. The role is key to working on a major classified Supply Chain Integrated Product Team. The MPM will be the material focal for the program, directly accountable for ensuring overall supply chain performance. This individual will be able to exert influence on objectives and long-range goals and metrics of the program. The MPM must be a self-starter, capable of developing and achieving organizational and program objectives, and able to successfully interface with all levels of internal and supplier management.

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 0-11, 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 or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years’ experience

Minimum 5 years experience in Supplier Management, Material Forecasting, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Project/Program Management, Supply Chain Management and/or Operations Management.

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.

• 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 

Qualifications We Prefer

Subcontract management experience

Experience translating customer terms and conditions into supplier requirements

Experience managing technical requirements to a schedule and budget

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,