Northrop Grumman Corporation confirmed that President George W. nominate Donald C. Winter, 57, to become Secretary of the Navy. Winter currently serves as corporate vice president and president of Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems sector, a position he has held since January 2000. current position. as an executive advisor to the CEO's office. Mission Systems, will serve as acting sector president. Systems since July 2004. distinguished career in the U.S. Navy. 2004 revenues of $5 billion and employs 18,000 people. communities," Sugar said. system programs. He joined TRW Inc. Systems when Northrop Grumman acquired TRW in December 2002. pointing programs at the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. was awarded the Secretary of Defense Medal for Meritorious Civilian Service.