SDS Director of Programs 1 -Mission Architecture

Collaborate across Division and the functions to provide strategic organizational leadership for the division Mission Architecture, mission analysis, modeling and related activities.

Participate in sector-level coordination and review of cross-division modeling simulation and analysis demonstration activities and participation in Government exercises to ensure necessary synchronization and collaboration. Through this coordination, the reviews ensure alignment and visibility, technical excellence, and drive consistency and efficiency across the sector.

Working in close coordination across the Division, drive the creation of opportunities that are aligned to the divisions roadmap and modeling, simulation and analysis priorities.

Help develop campaign strategy and lead the definition of the systems architecture, mission specifications and working parameters that will flow into the technical baseline for ICBM mission analysis and adjacencies including flight systems, payloads, ground architecture, cybersecurity, communications, command and control.

Provide overall technical leadership and applying engineering knowledge to large and/or complex programs in the design, development, test and integration of complex, specialized products and/or technologies into system of system analysis and simulation

Integrate planning utilizing the technical baseline consistent with win strategy including subcontractor capabilities and technologies

Collaborate with Program Managers and program team members to develop system level requirements and translate those into specific requirements for product development Leading the development of system architecture and system design documentation

Provide technical oversight and review support to development groups during program design and development

Prepare supporting documentation beginning with the concept development, proposal writing of the technical volumes, operational concepts, and test methods

Work with Program Managers to develop initial program schedules and budgets

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 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:

BS degree and 10 or more years of relevant experience, Or a master's degree and 8 years of relevant experience

Experienced in Aerospace and Defense planning, program creation, and program management processes

Experience with campaign-level systems of systems analysis, modeling and evaluation threats and capability assessments to derive requirements

Experience in the design, analysis, integration and/or test of mission critical hardware

Experience working with customers, subcontractors and vendors at various levels, technical and business relationship engagements

Experienced with project management practices

Must be a U.S. citizen with active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance last investigated within 6 years or enrolled in continuous evaluation and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

Master's STEM degree preferred 10 years related experience working in a technical capacity, including experience associated with Intelligence or Defense programs

Experience with campaign-level systems of systems analysis across multiple technical domains

* Experience in systems engineering, modeling and simulation architecture analysis

Primary Level Salary Range: $193,800.00 - $290,600.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Roy, UT

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10229087

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-04-11T20:09:33