Sentinel – Systems Engineering Integration and Test Business Unit Deputy Programs Director 2

Northrop Grumman

Actively hiring
Utro02, US Posted 58 days ago $230,000$345,000 / year

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TL;DR

As a Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test Business Unit Deputy Programs Director 2 at Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector in Roy, Utah, you will lead the technical and business integration of the Sentinel SEIT Business Unit, reporting directly to the Vice President for Sentinel SEIT. Your role involves managing a national team of over 1,000 members responsible for delivering complex system engineering and integration tasks for one of the largest missile programs in history. Day-to-day responsibilities include programmatic integration, technical orchestration, and strategic leadership, requiring extensive collaboration with senior Air Force officers and other government partners to ensure timely delivery of high-quality integrated deliverables. The position demands expertise in systems engineering standards, configuration management, process control, and strong oral and written communication skills for executive briefings and customer presentations. Preferred qualifications include ICBM experience, demonstrated effectiveness in federated engineering organizations, and an active DoD TS/SCI clearance.

Skills

ICBM DoD_Secret_Clearance DoD_TS/SCI_Clearance Configuration_Management Facilities_Management Engineering_Standards Process_Control Kubernetes AWS CI/CD Python PostgreSQL Git Jira Confluence Maven SonarQube

What you'll do

  • Lead business and operations teams to ensure accurate planning and execution for predictable Profit & Loss across multiple SEIT Operating Units.
  • Collaborate with Chief Engineer’s office to align SEIT plans with program technical priorities and issues.
  • Negotiate handoffs with other NG teams and USAF for joint work products to assure timely integrated deliverables.
  • Set long-range business unit strategy, growth targets, and resource plans across all program phases in collaboration with the SEIT VP.
  • Prepare and present executive briefings to explain system-level plans and progress to high-level stakeholders.
  • Drive proactive opportunity and risk management, including negotiation of enterprise risks with customers.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree with 10 years of related experience or Master’s with 8 years of experience
  • Minimum of 5 years in leadership roles
  • Active DoD Secret clearance within the last 5 years
  • Experience leading technical and business integration for large-scale projects
  • Demonstrated ability to manage people, processes, and customer/supplier relationships effectively
  • Strong understanding and application of engineering systems and standards
  • Proven experience interfacing with prime contractor site leads and USAF leadership

Market check

Salary context

This $230,000–$345,000 range sits above 93% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$129,000$212,160

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$142,400$203,300

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

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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

Northrop Grumman currently has 173 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $113,900–$170,950 across 168 roles with salary data.

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