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.
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%
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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.*
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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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