Test Equipment Engineering Outsourcing Strategy Lead

Test Equipment Engineering Outsourcing Strategy Lead

Test Equipment Engineering is looking to hire a Test Equipment Engineering Outsourcing Strategy Lead for programs based in Tucson, AZ.

The Test Equipment Engineering (TEE) team Hardware Discipline Directorate is a multi-discipline organization responsible for developing advanced windows application solutions for all Raytheon products. We are hands-on, designers using the latest technology and tools, and integrating state-of-the-art test solutions with the most advanced engineering systems in the world. TEE products are in engineering labs, in the field, and in production environments utilized for weapon system products. TEE supports job opportunities across all phases of the engineering lifecycle, including demonstrations, early engineering tests, design verification tests, production, and post-production sustainment.

The TE Outsourcing Strategy Lead role is strategic in supporting key activities within a Munitions Acceleration program's lifecycle, such as pursuit, development, execution, and sustainment of third-party vendors supplied Test Equipment solutions. The primary responsibility of the role is to direct and manage the activities between RTX and Subcontractors/Suppliers obtaining optimum product/services in terms of costs, quality, and delivery, in accordance with approved business/subcontracting plans, while ensuring compliance with Company/Government policies and procedures.

What You Will Do:

• Communicate/Share Program requirements to suppliers; Coordinate/Support supplier engagements related to capability, capacity, opportunity, and risk.
• Leads the subcontracting effort to establish the overall subcontract plan, proposal review criteria, analysis, and evaluation of proposals
• Acts as Business Advisor to internal customers; employs business acumen and experience to provide market knowledge, supply chain solutions, and proactive support to business units
• Work with Supply Chain Contract Manager to prepare and negotiate contractual documents Leads and conducts proposal preparation, and management of highly complex subcontracts
• Manages contract performance for on-time delivery and conformance to original proposal. Responsible for leading cadences with subcontractors and providing status to internal stakeholders
• Manage overall program/project cost, schedule, and risk of assigned programs and present program status at program reviews to senior management
• Conceive, develop, coordinate, implement and manage Subcontracts plans for assigned major programs, to optimize cost and ensure Subcontractor/Supplier performance
• Responsible for supporting the execution of programs more than $50M (total program) with significant and/or critical subcontract content
• Briefs Senior Management as required, attends meetings with suppliers' upper management
• Responsible for all subcontract products and services on assigned program
• Manage stakeholder expectations and take corrective actions to address gaps
• Provides leadership, guidance, and direction for major programs/projects for all Subcontract related activities
• Supervise and direct the activities of Subcontract Administrators, Buyers, and Supply Chain Contract Managers assigned to support the SBUs and programs
• Support the identification and mitigation of vulnerabilities within the supplier's performance
• Completes and formalizes the Supplier Statement of Work (SSOW) including applicable program requirements
• Ability to work independently, applying established methods and processes and utilizing best judgement on day-to-day Subcontracts and Compliance activities

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
• 5 years of experience within Government Subcontracting
• 5 years of experience within Supply Chain

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Prior experience supporting development, production, and/or sustainment programs, preferably in the aerospace and defense industry, including balancing cost, schedule, and technical constraints to achieve positive program outcomes.
• Leadership experience in a cross-functional environment, resolve conflicts, prioritize and manage ambiguity.
• Expert ability to clearly, concisely and effectively communicate complex technical information with written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing subcontracts projects using Earned Value Management (EVM) methodology and Cost Account Management (CAM) activities
• Knowledge of acquisition policies and procedures, proficient in Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA)

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.

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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.