SDS- Director of Engineering 1 -Chief of Staff

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Roy
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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’s Defense Systems sector is seeking a Director of Engineering 1 -Chief of Staff in our SDS Division. This leadership role will be located in Roy, Utah . This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. What You’ll Get To Do: The SDS Office of Chief Engineer (OCE) is seeking a strategic, execution-focused Chief of Staff to serve as the trusted right-hand and force multiplier to the SDS Chief Engineer. In this high-impact role, you will partner directly with the Chief Engineer to drive strategy, operational excellence, and cross-functional alignment. You’ll translate ambitious technical roadmaps into disciplined execution, remove obstacles, and ensure our world-class engineering teams deliver at the speed and scale our programs demand. This is a strategic leadership position for someone who loves solving complex organizational challenges and driving engineering execution with technical rigor and discipline. Essential Functions: Partner closely with the SDS Chief Engineer to define, communicate, and execute technical roadmaps, strategic priorities, and organizational rhythm. Act as the Chief’s force multiplier: monitor project health, surface risks early, remove roadblocks, frame complex decisions, and drive flawless follow-through. Foster alignment around the Chief’s vision, promoting world-class engineering excellence and resolving conflicts to maintain a high-performing culture. Oversee daily operations of the OCE including workflow coordination, resource allocation, and priority resolution to ensure smooth execution across teams. Serve as a key strategic advisor to the Chief, synthesizing information from across the division and sector to inform strategic decision-making. Key integrator, facilitating information flow between the Chief, engineering teams, and internal / external stakeholders. Lead high-priority engineering initiatives—including organizational design, process improvements, and build efficiency to deliver measurable impact. Help develop, drive, and track progress of engineering goals and milestones and optimize for a large-scale organization. Provide real-time insight of projects, boards, technical baseline, risks, and dependencies. Serve as a confidant and honest broker, providing unbiased feedback to the Chief on team dynamics, morale, and organizational issues in a large division where direct oversight is challenging. Prepare executive-level briefings, presentations, and strategic materials for internal leadership and external stakeholders. Identify operational gaps and personally implement solutions using data, automation, and workflow improvements to accelerate execution. Position Benefits As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, 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 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 in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) and a minimum 10 years of supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries Must have 5 years experience leading functional or program execution teams Must have 5 years in a formal engineering management / technical leadership experience Active Secret clearance adjudicated within the last 5 years with ability to obtain SAP access Ability to travel 25% of the time These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have: Prior chief of staff responsibilities Prior experience interfacing with prime contractor site leads and DoD leadership personnel Demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to effectively work within a team environment Active DoD TS/SCI clearance and applicable SAP accesses Primary Level Salary Range: $176,100.00 - $264,100.00 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.

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