Senior Director of Sentinel System Test, Director Programs

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Roy, UT
Salary
$230,000–$345,000 / yr
Posted
4 days ago

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About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

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TL;DR · Senior Director of Sentinel System Test, Director Programs

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector seeks a Senior Director of Sentinel System Test-Director Programs 2 based in Roy, Utah, to lead the System Test Team for the Sentinel strategic missile program, one of the largest system integration projects with extensive technical and logistical challenges. This role involves defining and integrating test infrastructure requirements, ensuring capable facilities and processes, and collaborating closely with USAF customer representatives on joint test activities. The incumbent will manage a large cross-disciplinary team across multiple locations, oversee integrated test facility resources, and ensure successful planning and execution of Developmental Test & Evaluation programs while maintaining profit and loss accountability. Essential skills include experience in Agile development, earned value management, and leadership in complex technical environments. Preferred qualifications enhance the candidate’s ability to excel in this high-stakes role, including expertise in ICBM test and evaluation, hardware/software integration, and remote site management.

What you'll do

  • Lead a large cross-discipline team responsible for testing the Sentinel ICBM system.
  • Define and integrate test infrastructure requirements for the Sentinel program.
  • Ensure successful planning and execution of Developmental Test & Evaluation programs.
  • Serve as single point of contact for all test domain issues with USAF customer.
  • Provide oversight and management of Integrated Test Facility resources at multiple sites.
  • Address changes in test requirements and budgets for various procurement contracts.
  • Support day-to-day activities of a large, fast-paced ACAT 1D contractor test program.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years or MS with 8+ years of test and evaluation experience
  • Experience managing people and profit & loss accountability
  • Active DoD Secret clearance within the last 5 years
  • Proficiency in Agile development processes and tools
  • Leadership in large teams to deliver quality projects on schedule
  • Experience in ICBM, missile programs, or BMC2 systems testing
  • Effective communication at senior manager level with government counterparts

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