Senior Director, Systems Engineering – Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 230,000 - 345,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Director of Systems Engineering 2 for the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division Engineering organization, based in Roy, UT. The leader will oversee three directorates, champion systems engineering execution, and drive organizational excellence across a large staff footprint.

Qualified candidates bring 10+ years in STEM leadership with budgeting and program management experience, plus active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and a minimum 10 years of related experience or Masters Degree and 8 years of related experience.
• Experience in a formal management/lead position.
• Extensive CAM/P&L experience.
• 3+ years experience with management of a technical and complex program effort, budgeting, and performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of systems engineering processes across the SDS Division, driving consistency and disciplined execution across program and product teams at all locations.
• Provide leadership for direct reports and shape an organizational matrix supporting 1,200 to 1,800 staff.
• Manage directorate indirect budget allocation to maximize impact to programs, people, and priorities.
• Develop and deploy training initiatives that strengthen program execution and employee growth.
• Provide technical ownership, compliance stewardship, and continuous improvement of PrOP.
• Oversee promotion and merit/bonus processes for subordinate staff.
• Serve as delegation of authority to the Functional Homeroom VP for program activities.
• Build alignment across teams by creating clarity, reinforcing expectations, and enabling execution excellence.
• Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, engagement and development.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Program management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Director of Systems Engineering 2 for the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division Engineering organization, based in Roy, UT. The leader will oversee three directorates, champion systems engineering execution, and drive organizational excellence across a large staff footprint.

Qualified candidates bring 10+ years in STEM leadership with budgeting and program management experience, plus active Secret clearance.