About this role

Date Posted:
2026-10-15


Country:
United States of America


Location:
US-AZ-REMOTE


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 certain necessary systems.


Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required


Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

At RTX, the world's 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.

What You Will Do:

The Senior Subcontract Manager will play a critical and highly visible role within the LADS Engineered Items Procurement organization, serving as the primary subcontract manager for Mercury Systems for the LTAMDS Program, a complex and challenging supplier supporting key program deliverables. This position requires deep expertise in supplier management, strong leadership in driving supplier accountability, and the ability to navigate challenging supplier relationships while ensuring alignment with program objectives. The selected candidate will regularly brief and report to program leadership on supplier performance, risks, and mitigation strategies.

What You Will Do:

Serve as the main point of contact and relationship owner for Mercury Systems for LTAMDS, overseeing all subcontract activities.

Manage a highly challenging supplier environment, driving performance improvements, enforcing accountability, and implementing corrective‑action or recovery plans as needed.

Ensure compliance with program requirements including cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, and contractual obligations.

Lead negotiation strategies, subcontract modifications, and long‑term agreements to support program objectives.

Develop and execute supplier management strategies that mitigate risk and ensure supplier readiness and capability.

Prepare and deliver regular status updates, performance metrics, and escalation reports to program leadership, supply chain leadership, and cross‑functional stakeholders.

Partner closely with Engineering, Quality, Program Management, Finance, and Legal to drive integrated supplier performance.

Identify gaps or risks within the supplier's execution plan and proactively recommend solutions or mitigation paths.

Ensure adherence to internal policies, FAR/DFARS requirements, and corporate supply chain procedures.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience

Experience negotiating complex contracts (e.g. FFP, CPFF, CPAF, IDIQ, OTA) and managing critical supplier constraints

Experience with Federal and State Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR)

U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62"

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience in developing and executing Supplier Statements of Work (SSOWs), request for proposals, Best Value Source Selection (BVSS), supplier agreements execution, and supplier negotiations with medium/high complexity

Experience with resource planning software (SAP / PRISM)

Travel: This is a supplier-facing position and is expected to be onsite at supplier locations approximately 25-40%, domestically. This position could also travel to be onsite with supporting program teams at Raytheon facilities in McKinney, TX, Andover, MA, and Tucson, AZ

Demonstrated knowledge of end-to-end product life-cycle management through a supply chain organization

Experience as part of a cross-functional team in program management principles such as product development lifecycle, risk management, action item management, and metrics management

Experience leading subcontract management processes for both build-to-print and build-to performance specifications development efforts

Ability to drive favorable outcome / contract terms while maintaining strong supplier & cross functional relationships

Understanding of how procurement activities impact company/program Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and experience integrating into program budgets, financial forecasting, and cost/schedule management

Strong understanding of defense acquisition lifecycle, proposal processes, and cost/price analysis

Demonstrated ability to navigate multiple and changing priorities while maintaining deadlines

Ability to support command media / harmonization efforts, and special CORE / continuous improvement projects

Ability and willingness to mentor / coach junior team members

Strong facilitating and team-coordination skills including ability to lead by influence.

Manage multiple small and large projects at a time

Understanding of how energetics and propulsion systems are produced

Experience transitioning product to new suppliers

Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work well with customers, suppliers, and in a team environment

Self-starter, ability to work with little direction

Thinking outside the box mindset. Creative & Innovative Solutions

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills that are relatable to all levels

Adaptability and prioritization of tasks; experience working in a fast-moving environment

Diligent, disciplined, reliable and strives for highest quality work product

Strong collaboration skills with ability to maintain effective working relationships while managing expectations

Experience of manufacturing processes and supply chain support systems in one or many commodities

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.

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.

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

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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