Sentinel Deputy Director - Business Management

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Defense Systems (NGDS) seeks a Deputy Director of Business Management position located in Roy, UT.

The Sentinel Deputy Director of Business Management is responsible for leading and orchestrating the monthly financial and earned value business rhythm for a complex, multi‑billion‑dollar contract. This role leads a cross‑segment team to drive predictable results, design and sustain rigorous processes, integrate suppliers, manage risks and opportunities, and navigate multiple projects with competing priorities. The Deputy Director also serves as backup to the Senior Director of Business Management, stepping in as needed to ensure continuity of leadership and execution.

This leader will regularly engage with internal and external executives and prepare/present executive briefings. The successful candidate must demonstrate impeccable judgment and consistently embody Northrop Grumman values and leadership behaviors. They should thrive in a dynamic environment with high expectations, diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels of customer and executive leadership.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record of leading a diverse management team, promoting the professional development of the business management workforce, and fostering a collaborative culture that sustains momentum in employee engagement, affordability, innovation, value growth, and continuous improvement.

What You Will Get To Do:

• Lead the monthly financial and earned value business rhythm for the Sentinel program, ensuring timely, accurate, and credible performance reporting on a multi‑billion‑dollar contract.

• Direct a cross‑segment business management team to deliver predictable financial and EVMS results, driving accountability, transparency, and early issue identification.

• Design, implement, and sustain rigorous business management processes that integrate cost, schedule, risks, and opportunities across internal teams and key suppliers.

• Partner closely with Global Supply Chain, Contracts, Engineering, and Program Management to align business strategy, execution plans, and performance metrics.

• Champion EVMS discipline, including baseline integrity, variance analysis, corrective actions, and preparation for customer, DCMA, and internal surveillance activities.

• Prepare and deliver business performance briefings and insights to program leadership and customer stakeholders, translating complex data into clear, decision‑ready narratives.

• Serve as deputy and backup to the Senior Director of Business Management, providing continuity of leadership, decision‑making, and stakeholder engagement.

• Lead, coach, and develop the business management workforce, fostering a culture of collaboration, engagement, affordability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

- 401k

- Educational Assistance

- Life Insurance

- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

- Paid Time Off

- Health & Wellness Resources

- Employee Discounts

This positions 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.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline with 10+ years of experience in multiple business management disciplines (including people leadership) OR Master’s degree with 8+ years of experience (including people leadership).
• Active US Government Secret Clearance with investigation completed within the past 5 years.
• Extensive EVMS experience, including cost and schedule management.
• Experience in financial planning and analysis and strategic planning (e.g., Long Range Strategic Plan, Annual Operating Plan).
• Experience developing business cases and presenting business strategies, financial information, and risk assessments to management.

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These Qualifications Will Be Nice To Have:

• Strong experience with Primavera, Cobra, and Unifier (or similar scheduling and EVMS toolsets).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams, drive results through others, and manage internal program processes and customer/supplier relationships in an integrated team environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to provide feedback that fosters collaboration and trust, and to mentor and motivate others to achieve complex objectives.
• Demonstrated sound judgment and decision‑making in uncertain, dynamic, and challenging environments.
• Strong sense of urgency and work ethic to ensure customer and program commitments are met in a timely and efficient manner.
• Experience interfacing with DCMA, including surveillance reviews, IBRs, and use of data‑driven surveillance metrics, tools, and processes.
• Experience partnering with Global Supply Chain on supplier integration, performance, and risk/opportunity management.
• Prior leadership experience on large, complex DoD or aerospace/defense programs; Sentinel experience highly desired.
• Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional or cross‑segment teams to deliver financial, schedule, and EVMS outcomes.
• Extensive experience preparing and delivering high‑stakes executive briefings for internal leadership and external customers (e.g., PEO, SPO, corporate leadership).
• Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, CFA, CPA, or equivalent) and/or formal EVMS training.

Primary Level Salary Range: $160,200.00 - $240,200.00
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.