Launch Systems Deputy Programs Director 2

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector seeks a Deputy Programs Director 2 for the Sentinel Launch Systems BU, based in Roy, Utah. The role reports to the VP and interfaces with executives to align strategy, budget, and staffing for multiple launch programs.

The candidate will lead cross-functional teams, drive performance, manage risk and ensure delivery of high‑quality, actionable program outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 10 years of related experience, or Master’s Degree and 8 years of related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in leadership positions/roles.
• Active DoD Secret clearance, investigation within past 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead programmatic, technical and business integration of the Sentinel Launch Systems BU.
• Present executive briefings to internal/external executives and customers.
• Drive risk management, staffing, and performance to meet cost/schedule/technical goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to sustain momentum and ensure high-quality deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

DoD clearance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: CLEARANCE TYPE: TRAVEL:

Description 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’s Defense Systems sector is looking for a Launch Systems Business Unit, Deputy Programs Director 2 in our Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) division headquarters in Roy, Utah.

What You Will Get To Do:

Lead programmatic, technical and business integration of the Sentinel Launch Systems Business Unit (BU), reporting directly to the Vice President, Launch Systems. This leader will interact with internal and external executives and prepare/present executive briefings, therefore the successful candidate must display consistent impeccable judgment and embody Northrop Grumman Values and Leadership Behaviors. The successful candidate should thrive in a dynamic work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels of customer and executive leadership. This position will exemplify our Northrop Grumman Leadership Behaviors in the following areas: Sets a Vision: Collaborate with the BU VP to establish long-range Business Unit strategy and direction; develop and communicate a clear vision for shaping, growing, and resourcing the Launch Systems BU to meet and exceed its obligations across all program phases resulting in sustainable value and performance. Builds a High Performing Team: Partner with Programmatic & Functional leadership to build, maintain, and implement mentorship, succession, and career development plans. Develop and execute staffing plans that achieve financial and programmatic strategic goals, leveraging each team member to perform at their highest level of productivity. Takes Ownership: Drive proactive execution across a diverse, multidisciplinary team to meet and exceed cost, schedule, and technical performance metrics. Communicate progress, challenges, and plans with clarity and conciseness. Lead BU teams to drive accurate planning and execution, while owning results to deliver predictable Profit & Loss performance across multiple Launch Systems Operating Units. Leads with Courage: Instill a culture of empowerment and accountability that enables the Launch Systems team to efficiently meet or exceed obligations. Build and empower strong partnering relationships with customers, industry partners, and internal organizations – often representing the Launch Systems BU VP as an executive delegate at high-visibility Northrop Grumman and USG events. Responds to Challenges with Resilience: Deals effectively with change and challenges, to include proactive risk and opportunity management. Leverage strong partnerships to navigate setbacks and implement recovery plans that maintain forward program momentum. Acts with Speed: Leverage leaders within the Launch Systems BU to make timely and credible decisions with a sense of urgency, while performing advocacy across a broad stakeholder community to ensure buy-in and mitigate delays. Implement process improvements, corrective action plans, and strategic initiatives to maintain and increase execution velocity. Negotiate handoffs with other NG and USG teams for joint work products ensuring high-quality integrated deliverables.

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: Medical, Dental & Vision coverage Educational Assistance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions Paid Time Off Health & Wellness Resources Employee Discounts This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree with 10 years of related experience, or Master’s Degree and 8 years of related experience. Minimum of 5 years in leadership positions/roles. Strong understanding and broad application of program management skills (risk and opportunity management, financial management, configuration management, process control, resource and facilities management, etc.) Active DoD Secret clearance, investigation must have been completed within past 5 years.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated effectiveness in achieving results through people leadership, as well as the understanding and management of internal program processes and customer/supplier relationships. Experience leading the performance of strategic tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either Operating Unit leader or Integrated Program Team leader. Prior experience interfacing with prime contractor site leads, customer leadership, and subcontractor/supplier personnel. Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations and ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities. Demonstrated experience in making sound decisions in uncertain, dynamic and challenging situations. Strong sense of urgency and work ethic in ensuring organization meets customer and program expectations in a timely and efficient manner. Active DoD TS/SCI clearance ICBM experience

Primary Level Salary Range:

Primary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions 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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.