Raytheon

What’s YOUR Mission?

Here at Raytheon Missiles & Defense (RMD), we work together as one global team creating trusted, innovative solutions to make the world a safer place. Our innovation spans all domains: from land and sea to air, space and cyberspace. We’re inspired by a noble mission that’s shared by RMD employees around the globe and an inclusive culture that empowers employees and celebrates their contributions.

What We Offer:

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, Raytheon Missiles & Defense offers a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the superior benefits RMD offers include paternal leave,

flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Raytheon is looking for an experienced Principal Material Program Manager (MPM) located in Tucson, AZ or Huntsville, AL in support of the Strategic Missile Defense (SMD) Mission Area. In this role, you’re the liaison between Supply Chain and the program Integrated Product Team, must have a strong leadership background and ability to communicate and influence individuals at the Senior Manager and Director level.

The successful candidate will set material strategies; support proposal and execution of contracts; coordinate Material Planning, Hardware Management Teams, Integrated Product Team Leads and Engineers. Applicants for this position must have at least 6 years’ experience and/or extensive knowledge in procurement, contracts, production control, logistics and program material strategy, financial execution of material requirements, and demonstrate strong leadership capabilities.

The MPM will be accountable for creating a vision around key suppliers for our program including strategy for complex procurements, driving systemic improvements for material flow and accountability, and instilling a “can-do” sense of ownership and alignment between the Supply Chain Team and the Program and Functional Organizations. The MPM will require the ability to extract critical information from complex development situations in order to find resolutions and path to closure. Executive presence and leadership are key for customer and senior Raytheon briefings.

U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position will need a U.S. Security Clearance within 1 year of start date.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Instilling a culture within the program supply chain team towards strategic thinking, planning, procurement and material management excellence
2. Accountable for creating a vision around supply chain requirements and process initiatives, driving improvements for material flow and accountability
3. Developing material strategies and overseeing the preparation and execution of Material Program Plans (MPPs)
4. Leading accountability for program and supply chain related metrics
5. Identifying and mitigating program risks as they pertain to material requirements through integrated root cause/corrective action
6. Drive AOP financial commitments and mitigate risks to sales, cash flow and EACs
7. Participate in projects (both Supply Chain and Program) to drive material efficiencies and increase material affordability
8. Comprehensive Supply Chain support for Gates 0-11 activities; ensure Integrated Product Development Process (IPDP) compliance for the program including tailoring when applicable
9. Ensure alignment with functional and programmatic stakeholders with regular reporting

Required Education, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Management, Supply Chain or in a related field is required
• Minimum 6 years progressive experience in supply chain or related defense/aerospace experience is required
• Ability to obtain final DoD Secret security clearance
• Experience creating and executing Material Program Plans/Material Strategies for major contracts or sub-contracts
• Commitment to obtain MPM certification after experience in the role
• Experience with success and demonstration of solving material planning/procurement issues and driving successful outcomes
• Leadership experience in a matrix environment
• U.S. Citizenship

Desired Education, Skills & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Management, Supply Chain and/or additional professional certifications desired
• Active Secret clearance
• MPM Level 4 Certification
• A working knowledge of ITAR rules and regulations and experience with ITAR Licenses and Agreements: (TAA’s, DSP-73’s, DPS-5’s, etc.)
• Exemplary oral and written communication skills; ability to listen well and communicate effectively with others
• Extremely strong analytical skills; ability to plan, control and direct activities and resources
• Cost Account Manager, material sales and EAC experience
• Knowledge and experience in Export/Import Compliance requirements for international business partners and suppliers

Security Clearance:

This position requires the successful issuance, transfer or maintenance of a Secret security Clearance. Non-US citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. Security clearance factors include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the US, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and drug involvement. Additional detail regarding security clearance factors can be obtained by accessing the DISCO website at http://www.dss.mil/psmo-i/indus_psmo-i_interim.html.

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Raytheon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.