Sr. Principal Program Manager (ONSITE)

Date Posted:

2026-03-25

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 - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Applied Signal Technology (AST) is seeking a Sr. Principal 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 position 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 

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top-Secret SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance required prior to start date. 

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

• Program Management experience managing complex technical programs that are critical to the future of the company and meet the deliverables of the contract                                  

• Experience leading teams of engineers, presenting formal p