Senior Program Manager

Date Posted:

2026-09-08

 Country:

United States of America

 Location:

US-UT-WEST VALLEY CITY-1127-CUST ~ 1127 W 2320 South ~ 2320 S (External Site)

 Position Role Type:

Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

 Security Clearance Type:

TS/SCI with Poly - Current

 Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Raytheon Company Managed by Collins Aerospace

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.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Applied Signal Technology (AST) is seeking a Senior Program Manager to join our Advanced Technology Division (ATD). Applied Signal Technology, provides trusted Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Cyber solutions for the U.S. and its partners. AST’s work in real-time signal processing, high-capacity broadband communications, modern signals and telecom protocols, wireless communications, passive and active techniques, precision geolocation of RF emitters, real-time data analysis and sense-making, multi-INT ISR, and data network operations provides a technically challenging, yet rewarding environment.

AST’s Quick Reaction Capabilities (QRC) and direct on-mission customer engagement provides the opportunity to see how one’s efforts directly impact customer missions. AST’s work environment is passionate, highly collaborative, and provides employees the freedom to strengthen and expand one’s skills, explore new and creative ideas, and work closely with customers

This is an ONSITE role at our Salt Lake City, UT location. To find out more about AST, please click the following link - Applied Signal Technology: WHO WE ARE

What You Will Do:

You will work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment, be a self-starter, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

You will be comfortable in representing the company in various situations, sometimes as the sole representative.

You will identify unmet mission needs of our customer to maximize contract growth and adjacent technology opportunities.

You will ensure satisfaction of customer technical objectives within cost and schedule constraints

Travel: Domestic travel requires up to 25% to customer and partner locations, as well as other RTX locations

The ideal candidate will be an experienced DOD/IC Program Manager who can deliver on a dynamic, mission-driven program, within budget and schedule, and meeting the needs of the customer CONOP. A strong work ethic, flexibility, and adaptability are essential to respond to customer and mission-critical needs.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience as a Program Manager

Typically requires 10 years of experience in the defense or intelligence industry as an engineer / project engineer / program manager, and experience in direct customer interaction

Program Management experience overseeing complex technical programs to meet the deliverables of the contract

Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) systems including antennas, amplifiers, and/or modems, and Hardware/Software integration

Experience leading teams of engineers, presenting formal presentations in front of large groups, conducting detailed reviews, handling multiple projects and tasks, innovating and providing strategic direction, and making critical decisions while under pressure.

Ability to work closely with customers, senior management, and cross-disciplined technical staff to thoroughly understand customer objectives and then to direct and deliver solutions

Experience writing monthly program and status reports

Ability to identify, quantify, and communicate risks internally within the company, and externally to the customer, and develop/execute mitigation strategies

Experience working with functional organizations (Finance, Security, Supply Chain and Scheduling)

Active and transferable TS/SCI U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain a polygraph prior to start date.

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

Active and existing Top-Secret SCI (TS/SCI) with polygraph or active compartmented clearance (within 24 months)

Master’s degree in Business or STEM related field

Ability to understand customer objectives and concepts, extending those concepts into a workable software/firmware/hardware architecture/design as customer objectives become clearer and as new objectives emerge

Effective use of program management tools such as Microsoft Suite or Atlassian products to proactively manage and status the program.

Knowledge of program management processes for execution.

Experience with Capture Management, such as leading proposal efforts

Experience managing classified TS/SCI programs

PM or IPTL for an activity with at least 20+ personnel

10 years’ experience as lead for SIGINT, COMINT, or MASINT applications / products / programs, with experience in direct customer technical interaction, preferably with government customers

Experience in leading captures and proposals, including capture management and proposal management – practical experience and/or formal training

Understanding of telecommunications and data communications system concepts and/or digital signal processing (DSP)

Program Manager certified, including Earned Value Management (EVM) certifications or training

Formal training in proposal and capture management for federal business (Shipley or other industry recognized institution)

What We Offer​

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 ​

Eligible for relocation

And More!

Learn More & Apply Now!​

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent a