Principal Specialist, Supply Chain Management (Remote)

Date Posted:

2025-06-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RCA99: RTN Remote, California

Position Role Type:

Remote

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:

None/Not Required

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace    

Collins Mission Systems is looking for a talented Principal Supply Chain Management Specialist/  Material Program Manager (MPM) to work within the Resilient Navigation Solutions portfolio which is focused on cutting edge design and development. This position will support Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) program.

The Principal Supply Chain Management Specialist/MPM will be highly motivated and capable of developing and achieving organizational and program objectives and be able to successfully interface with all levels of internal management. This is an individual contributor role who will be able to exert influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the program and the program IPT team. This role will be the primary point of contact to management and internal customers which include the Program Office, Quality, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Contracts, Supply Chain Proposal Excellence, and Estimating & Pricing teams.

This is a Remote role, preference for candidates within the western US region or the ability to work within PST schedule.

What You Will Do:

• Manage all proposal efforts from cradle-to-grave, understand customer Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Information (RFI), build supplier relationships to provide and adjudicate timely quotes, build Material Cost Summary (MCS) with supporting documents for compliance and audit purposes, and present Gate 4 proposal strategy and activities to program and supply chain leadership teams
• Develop and execute the Supply Chain Program Strategy and Material Program Plan
• Advise the program management office and leadership team on those strategies and progress
• Guide multiple functions on developing Supplier Statement of Work (SSOWs) and ensuring adherence to RTX policies
• Plan and execute supplier and subcontractor negotiations and performance management
• Generate supplier risk and opportunity management plans, including Six Sigma activities
• Support leadership reviews, including Gate Reviews, Monthly Operations Reviews, Program Reviews, and Customer Reviews
• Represent the Supply Chain organization on policies, strategies, and objectives. Serve as the liaison between the Program Executive, Program Managers, IPTs and the Supply Chain organization
• Oversee all SCM activities needed to meet program requirements, and ensuring a strong link within and between various Supply Chain functions, including Sourcing, Logistics, and Production Control
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to create a common schedule based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Experience utilizing manufacturing or enterprise planning tools such as SAP or PRISM
• Experience leading or participating in a project or cross-functional teams
• Material Program Management (MPM) Certification required within one (1) year in the role
• Prior work experience in the Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Prior experience in proposal writing and supplier management
• Earned Value Management Systems Certification / Material Program Management Certification
• Prior experience collaborating with all functions to develop Statements of Work (SOW)
• Working knowledge of US Government acquisition laws and regulations

What We Offer Benefits

Some of our competitive benefits packages include: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance         
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more! 

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customers succeed today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 

 
*Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role. 

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibilities. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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.

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