Jobs / United States / Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
Director of Programs 2 – Deputy and Site Leader
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · 🇺🇸 United States-California-Northridge
Sponsorship verdict
No sponsorship evidence yet
No government record and no wording either way. Not a refusal — ask the recruiter.
- No government sponsor record hereThis employer posted directly and does not match a government sponsor register.
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
A verdict summarises public evidence; it is not legal advice and never a guarantee — the employer and the immigration authority decide. Sign in to factor in where you can already work.
Or apply yourself on the official page →
Why not apply?
No register record and no sponsorship wording in the posting. Worth asking the employer before investing significant time.
SponsorApply flags time-wasters so your applications go where they can land. These come from the posting's own wording — read the original listing to confirm. See better-fit alternatives →
Sponsor Radar — Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
This employer posted directly and does not match a government sponsor register.
Past sponsorship or register membership never guarantees sponsorship for this vacancy or for you. Full Sponsor Radar for Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation →
About the role
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 Defense Systems sector is seeking a Director 2 – Deputy and Site Leader to support leadership of the Advanced Weapons (AW) Business Unit in Northridge, California. This role serves as the primary deputy to the AW BU Vice President and Site Leader for the Northridge location, providing day‑to‑day leadership support for BU operations and helping drive both execution excellence and business growth. The Advanced Weapons BU designs, develops, and manufactures missiles and advanced weapon systems. The business is growing rapidly, fueled by long‑term strategic plans, technology and capital investments, and a strong commitment to execution excellence. The AW team supports national security by delivering advanced weapon systems for DoD customers and U.S. allies. The Deputy and Site Leader will partner closely with the AW BU VP to manage a diverse portfolio of programs from development through production, with a focus on cost, schedule, technical performance, and growth. The role also supports oversight of all facets of the Northridge site, including program execution, safety, security, maintenance, compliance, and employee engagement. Key Responsibilities Advanced Weapons Business & Program Leadership • Serve as the primary deputy to the AW BU VP and Site Leader, acting on their behalf as needed to ensure continuity of leadership, decision‑making, and communication. • Support profit and loss (P&L) leadership for the Advanced Weapons BU across a portfolio of development and production programs. • Drive execution excellence across proposals, program planning, development, test, production, and integration of missile and advanced weapon systems. • Monitor and help manage revenue, operating margin, cash, and other key performance metrics; support development and achievement of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP). • Support strategic capture activities (domestic and international) to ensure Advanced Weapons is positioned to compete and win. • Lead or support disciplined cost management and risk/opportunity management across the AW portfolio. People, Culture & Organizational Development • Lead and develop a high‑performing team of program management and functional leaders in partnership with the AW BU VP. • Support workforce planning and talent strategies to attract, develop, and retain current and future key talent within Advanced Weapons. • Foster a culture of inclusion, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement aligned with Northrop Grumman values and AW culture. • Help the organization navigate ambiguity by driving clarity in priorities, roles, and expectations; communicate decisions, changes, and strategic direction effectively. • Coach and mentor leaders and team members, reinforcing accountability, engagement, and ownership. Northridge Site Operations & Compl