Senior Material Program Manager

RTX

. Accountable for all Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) activities on the designated Undersea program .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $132,400 - $251,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Integrated Supply Chain activities, particularly within the aerospace and defense sectors, with a strong focus on supplier management, contract requirements, and material strategies. Proven ability to lead negotiations, manage risks, and execute material program plans effectively.

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Integrated Supply Chain ManagementSupplier ManagementPrime Contract RequirementsMaterial Sales ForecastingDoD Secret Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Material StrategiesSupplier Requests for ProposalsSupplier Statements of WorkPurchase Requisition GenerationLine of Balance ExecutionMake/Buy DecisionsEarned Value PracticesMaterial Program PlansRisk ManagementProduction Control Processes

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationProblem SolvingNegotiation SkillsCollaborationLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government-Issued Security ClearanceDoD Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseSupply ChainProcurementProduction ControlContract Flow-DownsMaterial Contract BriefsSupplier EngagementsGate ReviewsMaterial Negotiations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Accountable for all Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) activities on the designated Undersea program
Work with Supply Chain Lead, Program Management, IPTs, Engineering, Quality, Production Control and Procurement to ensure supplier management and execution
Develop and execute material strategies supporting customer requirements and program objectives
Generate Supplier Requests for Proposals / Quotes (RFPs / RFQs) with Procurement
Prepare and/or support gate reviews
Support prime contract proposal activities for suppliers and SCM BOEs
Identify customer prime contract flow-downs and obtain required Material Contract Briefs (MCBs) and/or modifications
Obtain, understand and process supplier proposals/quotes
Assist with Supplier Statements of Work (SSOWs)
Generate and process supplier new-add / re-activation requests
Generate and manage SCM Material Sales, Estimate at Completion (EAC), and Risks & Opportunities
Support Purchase Requisition generation and Purchase Order placement
Execute and maintain Line of Balance (LOB)
Lead Make/Buy decisions and affordability efforts for program material
Assist and/or lead material negotiations with suppliers and/or the customer
Assist in preparation and execution of Material Program Plans (MPPs)
Participate in supplier engagements and reviews
Mitigate and/or resolve issues impacting these activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

A University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum of 7 years experience
Aerospace and defense supply chain experience
Experience with Prime Contract Requirements and Statements of Work (SOW)
Experience with Supplier Statements of Work (SOW)
Experience with Supply Chain / Production Control / Procurement processes and requirements
Experience interfacing with all levels of internal management, supplier management and the external customer
Experience with material sales forecasting and earned value (EV) practices
U.S. citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance
Active and existing DoD Secret security clearance required after day 1
Must reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states, excluding U.S. territories

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available