Material Program Manager

Date Posted:

2026-03-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-GOLETA-B23 ~ 26 Castilian Dr ~ BLDG B23

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

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. 

The Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS) team is seeking a Material Program Manager (MPM) who will be the liaison between Supply Chain and program IPT(s). 

What You Will Do

• Manage and support execution activities for material program strategy (MPS) and the material program plan (MPP).
• Ensure program competitiveness and performance from the front end of the business through contract closure. 
• Provide comprehensive Supply Chain support for Gates 0-11 activities and ensure IPDP compliance for the programs and tailoring when applicable. 
• Provide financial activities such as earned value, budgets, material forecasts, etc.
• Conduct supplier management activities that can include evaluating supplier risk, and opportunity, supplier performance and related metrics.
• Communicate customer flow-through requirements such as FAR/DFARS, ITAR, offset, public law, quality, warranty, etc. 
• Act as the Control Account Manager (CAM) as needed. 
• Assist with special departmental projects.
• Frequently communicate with various levels of internal staff and customers regarding projects, program performance, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, and contractual clarifications and support. 
• Conduct and participate in meetings and briefings for internal and external representatives. 
• Support company safety and ethics standards.
• Support supply chain proposal inputs.
• Travel domestically not more than 25%.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Minimum 2 years experience in project/program/product management, production control, finance and/or supplier management activities.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications such as EXCEL, Word, Power Point.
• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working in the Department of Defense industry.
• Experience working in a supplier management role.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 75,800 USD - 144,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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