Senior Program Manager – Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Programs

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Senior Program Manager overseeing portfolio of SIGINT programs at Collins Aerospace. Managing full product life cycle and ensuring contractual commitments are met.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeSan Jose • California, Maryland, Utah, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $145,600 - $276,800 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

program planningfinancial managementproduct life cycle managementrisk managementtechnical solutions developmentcost estimationprogram schedulingsystem integrationearned value management system (EVMS)program baselining

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcustomer-facing skillsmentoringproblem-solvingcollaborationalignment of expectationsissue resolutioncontinuous improvementexecution discipline

Certifications & Qualifications

Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance

Industry Keywords

SIGINTdefense programsintelligence programsaerospace programsmatrixed environmentgovernment acquisitiontechnical counterpartsfinancial acumenforecastingcontractual commitments

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead program planning, execution, financial management, and reporting across a portfolio of SIGINT programs.
Manage the full product life cycle, from concept development and requirements definition through production, fielding, and sustainment.
Serve as primary customer interface for programmatic and technical matters, ensuring clear communication, alignment of expectations, and rapid issue resolution.
Partner closely with engineering, supply chain, operations, and mission assurance organizations to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery of all contractual commitments.
Proactively identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and maintain execution discipline across all efforts.
Lead proposal efforts, including development of technical solutions, cost estimates, and program schedules for new and follow‑on business.
Drive continuous improvement, operational rigor, and execution predictability across the program portfolio.
Mentor and guide junior program managers and project leads.
May travel up to 25%

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
10+ years of experience managing complex defense, intelligence, or aerospace programs.
Proven success leading multi‑disciplinary teams in a matrixed environment.
Experience managing programs that include hardware, software, and system integration elements.
Strong customer‑facing skills and experience working directly with government acquisition and technical counterparts.
Demonstrated financial acumen, including EVMS, program baselining, and forecasting.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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