Sentinel – Systems Engineering Integration and Test Business Unit Deputy Programs Director

Position Overview

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector is looking for a Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test Business Unit Deputy Programs Director in Roy, Utah. Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required:

Active DoD Secret clearance.

• Lead technical and business integration of the Sentinel SEIT Business Unit, reporting to the Vice President for Sentinel SEIT.
• Deliver a broad scope of requirements, verification, certification, configuration control, enterprise integration, and operational sustainment deliverables for the national strategic missile program, operating with a 1,000+ member team.
• Programmatic integration
  • Lead BU business and operations teams to drive accurate planning and execution to deliver predictable Profit & Loss across multiple SEIT Operating Units.
  • Lead workforce and facility/resource actions to enable team performance in collaboration with division Engineering and Operations.
  • Ensure contractual closure and communication of program‑level requirement updates and directed scope, often negotiated by SEIT on behalf of the program.
  • Partner with senior Air Force officers to jointly manage and track priorities.
• Technical orchestration
  • Collaborate with the Chief Engineer’s office to align SEIT plans with program technical priorities and issues.
  • Lead technical action plans, milestone roadmaps, and progress metrics to drive execution and effective executive communication of system‑level work threads.
  • Negotiate handoffs with other NG teams and USAF for joint work products and lead across organizations to assure timely and high‑quality integrated deliverables.
  • Drive proactive opportunity and risk management, including negotiation of enterprise risk recognition by the customer for issues outside NG’s span of control.
  • Lead efficiency initiatives and corrective action plans.
• Strategic leadership
  • Collaborate with the SEIT VP and leadership team to set long‑range business unit strategy, growth targets, and resource plans across all program phases.
  • Prepare and present executive briefings to explain system‑level plans and progress.
  • Represent the SEIT VP as an executive delegate at high‑visibility NG and government events.

• Minimum:
  Bachelor’s Degree with 10 years of related experience, or Master’s and 8 years’ of experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in leadership.
• Active DoD Secret clearance with investigation completed within last 5 years.
• Preferred: ICBM experience.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working in a federated engineering organization.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in achieving results through managing people and understanding and management of internal processes and customer/supplier relationships.
• Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager.
• Prior experience interfacing with prime contractor site leads and USAF leadership personnel.
• Strong understanding and broad application of engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, process control, facilities, etc.).
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high‑value customer presentations, ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Demonstrated experience in making sound decisions in uncertain and difficult situations.
• Strong sense of urgency and work ethic in ensuring engineering meets customer and program expectations in a timely and efficient manner.
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance (preferred).

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage.
• Educational Assistance.
• Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions.
• Paid Time Off.
• Health & Wellness Resources.
• Employee Discounts.
• Work schedule:
  
  9/80.
• Relocation assistance package.

Primary Level Salary Range: $ – $.

Additional compensation may include overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and long‑term incentives for VP/Director positions.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committing to an inclusive workforce without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.