Senior Program Manager

RTX•West Valley City, UT

12d•$132,400 - $251,600•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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)

Responsibilities

Work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment, be a self-starter, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Be comfortable in representing the company in various situations, sometimes as the sole representative.
Identify unmet mission needs of our customer to maximize contract growth and adjacent technology opportunities.
Ensure satisfaction of customer technical objectives within cost and schedule constraints.
Domestic travel requires up to 25% to customer and partner locations, as well as other RTX locations.

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
Eligible for relocation