Principal Specialist, Supply Chain Management
RTXDate Posted: 2026-10-07

 Country: United States of America

 Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-9022 ~ 9022 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9022

 Position Role Type: Hybrid

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

 Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

 Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 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. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. As a Principal Specialist in Supply Chain Management, you will play a critical role in supporting the Tomahawk program by managing supply chain operations, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and ensuring the seamless flow of materials. Your work will directly contribute to the success of our production contracts and help maintain relationships with suppliers. What You Will Do: Oversee day-to-day supply chain operations, including tracking and reporting on material status and metrics. Act as a coordinator between Material Program Management (MPM) teams and multiple factories to ensure alignment on program needs. Serve as a supplier-facing representative for a specific material portfolio, managing supplier relationships and ensuring timely delivery of materials. Provide executive-level briefings and updates on supply chain data to support Tomahawk production contracts. Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including engineering, program operations, and production control, to address program requirements. Develop and implement material strategies to support multi-year production plans. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while driving improvements in supplier performance. Represent the program during supplier engagements, including reviews, technical meetings, and readiness assessments. Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience Previous experience in supply chain management Experience in people leadership, including managing cross-functional teams. The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Qualifications We Prefer: Master’s degree in a related field. 4 years of experience working with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external. Experience in executive communications, including preparing and delivering high-level briefings. 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. Learn More & Apply Now! There is NO relocation assistance for this role Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as th…