Principal Specialist, Material Program Management (Onsite)

RTX•Marlborough, MA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking a talented and driven Principal Specialist Material Program Manager (MPM) to join our Mission Systems team in either Largo, FL or Marlborough, MA. In this critical role, you will lead the supplier management process—developing and executing strategies to mitigate risk, drive supplier performance, and optimize material flow across the program lifecycle. You’ll act as a key liaison between customers, program management, and suppliers, ensuring all material contract objectives (technical, cost, and schedule) are met with excellence. Your responsibilities will include managing supplier performance, resolving supply chain issues, and ensuring full compliance with FAR/DFARS, ITAR, offset requirements, public law, quality standards, and warranty obligations. You will also evaluate and refine the Make Buy/Make Where (MB/MW) strategy to improve operational efficiency while developing comprehensive material program strategies and overseeing the financial management of material requirements. Success in this role requires strong leadership, deep expertise in procurement, contracts, production control, and logistics, and the ability to drive cross-functional teams toward operational and strategic goals. Join us at Collins Aerospace and play a vital role in delivering innovation, precision, and excellence across our supply chain operations. This position is open to candidates within 50 miles of our Marlborough, MA and Largo, FL site locations.

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
Experience with Supplier management and/or Subcontract management
Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Power Point)
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
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
Domestic travel up to 25%

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP/PRISM and the Supply Chain suite of tools
Knowledge of operational and manufacturing processes (assembly, integration, and test)
Experience in Earned Value Management or related financial management experience
Experience with supply chain and related systems, procurement, production control/material planning, receiving, cost estimating, logistics, and/or finance
The ability to develop & execute Risk/Opportunity plans to meet program objectives
Working cross functionally, strong communication skills
Experience in defense aerospace industry

Responsibilities

Responsible for customer communications and building a robust customer relationship
Supplier Claims/Request for Economical Adjustments (REA's) and mediation management
Conduct pre award Supplier Assessment (RESA)
Establish Logistics strategy and capacity plan
Reporting, tracking, and managing of an integrated product team and/or program responsible for the delivery of procured material from suppliers, through external testing, and shipment to contractual destination
Provide EAC content for Critical Program Review, including pre-proposal lead time validation and preliminary pricing for direct/indirect material
Conduct material contract closure activity alongside Contracts and Program Office
Act as the Control Account Manager (CAM) or support the assigned CAM
Establish Risk and Opportunities and Mitigation plans

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!