United States onlyDate Posted:
2026-05-07Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-AZ-REMOTEPosition Role Type:
RemoteU.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 RequiredSecurity Clearance Status:
Not RequiredAt RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our 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.
Raytheon seeks an experienced professional to collaborate and execute within an integrated commodity performance management team environment. As a Senior Commodity Performance Lead (CPL) you will be responsible for managing highly complex energetics and propulsion products across multiple suppliers within our Operations and Supply Chain pillar. This high visibility role involves frequent interaction with executive level leadership on both the supplier and Raytheon sides. This role works closely with Mission Assurance, Engineering, Material Program Management, Procurement, Operations, and Program Management. The ideal candidate will draw from extensive operations, program management, and supply chain management skills to collaborate with a cross functional team that manages and oversees the performance of multiple suppliers to improve supplier performance and ensure suppliers meet our business objectives. The candidate will communicate with all levels of the organizations leveraging business acumen to assess contractual, operational, sourcing, and technical concerns that may impact a supplier’s ability to meet our business objectives and can proactively identify and resolve problems efficiently and effectively.
What You Will Do:
- Collaboration and engagement with Strategic Business Units, Programs, and functions including Supply Chain, Mission Assurance, and Engineering, to address supplier performance and strategy approaches that assure flawless execution and drives affordability from our supply base
- Improve the overall performance of assigned suppliers
- Manage multiple program priorities and deconflict needs and priorities at the supplier
- Assist in evolving supply base alignment with Raytheon’s technology roadmaps
- Meet or exceed program objectives to include supplier financial, technical, quality, and schedule performance
- Responsible for driving actions and influencing a cross functional team of professionals to execute goals
- Build relationships with supplier counterparts and executives to drive alignment and performance with our organization’s priorities
- Develop and implement a supplier strategy that addresses execution and future business needs
- Assess and utilize supplier metrics to reduce risk and inform internal stakeholders
- Business travel approximately 25-40%
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum 10 years of Operations/Program Management/Supply Chain or related experience OR an advanced degree and 7 years related experience
- 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.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- PM, MPM, or SCM Certification (any level)
- Operations, program management, supply chain, and technical background along with the ability to lead across functional and organizational boundaries
- Demonstrated experience developing suppliers and working with suppliers to improve performance and affordability
- Ability to build relationships, collaborate, and lead in a cross functional environment
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to apply critical thinking throughout the supplier performance management and oversight process
- Demonstrated experience in constraint management and lean manufacturing principles
- Skilled in communications, team building, conflict resolution and relationship management to create an effective partnering environment that includes credibility, respect and trust
- Demonstrated ability to lead and present executive level reviews and briefings
- Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
- Experience with operations or program management, including program development lifecycle, Statement of Work generation, risk management, action item management, requirement change management
- Experience and understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
- Process improvement certification such as CORE, Six Sigma, or other
- Proficiency in tools and systems including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Aware of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR and DFARS) and ITAR requirements
- Security clearance – Secret
- Master’s degree in business or other related field
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!
Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. . This position is classified as:
- Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.
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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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