Program Manager 1 - ART

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Interim Top 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’s Space Systems Sector is seeking a Manager, Programs Level 1 to support the Advancement and Rapid Throughput (ART) Operating Unit program in  Gilbert, AZ.   The primary objective will be the delivery of all Ground Support Equipment on cost and on schedule, and managing several critical suppliers. The position is 100% on-site. This role as Program Manager 1 will assist the Program Manager in managing the Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and key suppliers of an existing program.  The PM1 is a key member of the Program Management Office, which is responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical execution of the program throughout all phases. Program Managers are responsible for assisting in the leadership/support of all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout).  Primary responsibilities are the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to: • Supports cost and schedule oversight of suppliers and internal partners • Identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications • Managing Capital budgets and reporting on cost and schedule progress • Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities   • Measuring and reporting program performance • Delivering presentations to executive management and other program stakeholders • Providing input to the Program Manager regarding the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions • Overseeing identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements • Working with the Program Manager and Business Management team on development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) cost & schedule control methodologies and tools • Identifying, allocating, and managing program resources, including workforce planning • Ensuring program adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards   Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree and 5 years experience, or a Master’s degree and 3 years’ experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries • 2 years' experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team, or cost account manager • 2 years of demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time • Active Top Secret Clearance required at the time of applicat