RTX

Principal Specialist, Subcontracts Program Management

RTX

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Iowa • United States

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Salary

💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead the subcontracting strategy for assigned programs by developing subcontract management plans, and leading supplier discussions around new subcontracted solutions to meet customer needs
  • Serve as a business advisor to internal stakeholders by providing market insight, supply chain strategies, and proactive support to business units
  • Plan and lead supplier negotiations while partnering with Supply Chain Contract Managers to prepare and negotiate subcontract agreements and contractual documentation
  • Lead subcontractor proposal preparation and manage moderate to highly complex subcontracts throughout the program lifecycle, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, and schedule objectives
  • Manage subcontract performance against proposal commitments by leading regular supplier cadences, monitoring production and delivery performance, and providing program status updates to internal stakeholders and leadership
  • Oversee all subcontracted products and services for assigned programs, including managing obsolete parts, production performance, on-time delivery, and future product or service roadmap considerations
  • Serve as the primary subcontract point of contact, building strong relationships with program management while maintaining oversight across a portfolio of programs and representing the company in discussions with supplier leadership
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, customer specifications, and government regulations while interpreting and enforcing subcontract policies, procedures, and contractual requirements
  • Provide leadership and direction for subcontract-related activities across major programs, including supervising Subcontract Administrators, Buyers, and Supply Chain Contract Managers and leading internal and customer cadence reviews
  • Manage overall program cost, schedule, and risk for subcontract scope on programs exceeding $10M, identifying qualified suppliers, developing new supply sources when needed, and ensuring supplier performance on moderate to high complexity programs

Requirements

  • 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
  • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is preferred
  • Experience utilizing RTX Lifecycle Program Manager (RLPM) tools and processes
  • Experience supporting U.S. Government contracting and subcontracting efforts
  • Experience participating in bid and proposal development activities
  • Experience working within Program Management or cross-functional program teams
  • Experience operating within a Supply Chain or supplier management environment
Benefits
  • 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!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
subcontract managementsupplier negotiationscontractual documentationproposal preparationperformance monitoringcost managementrisk managementsupply chain strategiesprogram lifecycle managementgovernment contracting
Soft Skills
leadershiprelationship buildingcommunicationadvisory skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationstrategic thinkingnegotiationoversight