Sentinel Deputy Director - Business Management

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) seeks a Deputy Director of Business Management position located in Roy, UT.

The Sentinel Deputy Director of Business Management is responsible for leading and orchestrating the monthly financial and earned value business rhythm for a complex, multi‑billion‑dollar contract. This role leads a cross‑segment team to drive predictable results, design and sustain rigorous processes, integrate suppliers, manage risks and opportunities, and navigate multiple projects with competing priorities. The Deputy Director also serves as backup to the Senior Director of Business Management, stepping in as needed to ensure continuity of leadership and execution.

This leader will regularly engage with internal and external executives and prepare/present executive briefings. The successful candidate must demonstrate impeccable judgment and consistently embody Northrop Grumman values and leadership behaviors. They should thrive in a dynamic environment with high expectations, diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels of customer and executive leadership.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record of leading a diverse management team, promoting the professional development of the business management workforce, and fostering a collaborative culture that sustains momentum in employee engagement, affordability, innovation, value growth, and continuous improvement.

• Lead the monthly financial and earned value business rhythm for the Sentinel program, ensuring timely, accurate, and credible performance reporting on a multi‑billion‑dollar contract.
• Direct a cross‑segment business management team to deliver predictable financial and EVMS results, driving accountability, transparency, and early issue identification.
• Design, implement, and sustain rigorous business management processes that integrate cost, schedule, risks, and opportunities across internal teams and key suppliers.
• Partner closely with Global Supply Chain, Contracts, Engineering, and Program Management to align business strategy, execution plans, and performance metrics.
• Champion EVMS discipline, including baseline integrity, variance analysis, corrective actions, and preparation for customer, DCMA, and internal surveillance activities.
• Prepare and deliver business performance briefings and insights to program leadership and customer stakeholders, translating complex data into clear, decision‑ready narratives.
• Serve as deputy and backup to the Senior Director of Business Management, providing continuity of leadership, decision‑making, and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead, coach, and develop the business management workforce, fostering a culture of collaboration, engagement, affordability, innovation, and continuous improvement.