Principal Specialist, Material Program Manager

Principal Specialist, Material Program Manager (MPM)

This position is for a Principal Specialist, Material Program Manager (MPM) supporting the National Strategic & Civil Solutions (NSCS) SSBU within the MSP (Mission Solutions & Payloads) portfolio in the Air & Space Defense Systems strategic business unit. This position is responsible for the coordination and execution of all material strategies and plans in support of program execution. The Material Program Manager (MPM) will have project management experience and supply chain skills necessary to be accountable for ensuring supplier performance. The candidate must be a self-starter, capable of achieving organizational and program objectives, and must be able to successfully interface with all levels of internal management, including supplier management. The ideal candidate will ensure cohesive alignment with supply chain and enterprise objectives, and be the liaison between the Program Manager, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), other functional stakeholders, and the Supply Chain organization.

What you will do :

• Provide comprehensive Supply Chain support & management for all proposal activities and ensure compliance for the programs and tailoring when applicable, including but not limited to creating, managing, and executing Material Program Strategy (MPS) and the Material Program Plan (MPP).
• Ownership of the supplier management process including supplier performance, Supply Chain metrics, international issues, 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 bases of estimates, MCS (Material Cost Summary), and MCB (Material Contract Brief) processes.
• Develop and execute risk / opportunity plans to meet program objectives.
• Identify and develop opportunities for small business participation.
• Partner with our internal acquisitions team to manage supplier & subcontractor performance in meeting program needs.
• Be a member of the program office that participates in Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality and Operations to create a schedule based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Monitor and proactively act to address performance and financial metrics including those related to cost, schedule, quality and EVM.
• Responsible for financial tasks related to material including developing and tracking budgets, targets, working capital, initiating & maintaining accurate sales forecasts, short-range outlooks (SRO), material EACs, sales and operating Plans and Annual Operating Plans (AOP).
• May act as the Control Account Manager (CAM) for material and SCM labor.
• Flow down Program Requirements and Supplier Management Best Practices to suppliers which include risk mitigation and subcontract management plans.

Qualifications you must have :

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What we offer :

The salary range for this role is 90,000 USD - 182,000 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.