Partner with the Lead Program Manager to establish and lead an organization that effectively addresses customer needs and incorporates internal and external partners Oversight of program budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) and similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools Ensure program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through disciplined process Conduct thorough risk & opportunity oversight including identification and mitigation Cultivate customer relationships to support program execution and to develop further growth opportunities Support development and execution of long term strategic plans, capture planning, and development of proposals to drive department awards and sales growth Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions. Coordinating program deliverables, invoice reviews and approvals, spend plan updates, staffing and resource needs, subcontract and procurement engagements, and data required for regular reviews in accordance with external program and internal organizational cadences. Support program reviews and system test events. Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years' experience supporting US Government contracts and/or customers in a project/technical lead role; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years' relevant experience. Minimum 5+ years of experience in program or Project management, or as an IPT Lead with programs valued at $5M or more annually, with a track record of meeting or exceeding cost, schedule, and technical performance goals. Proven experience managing development efforts, ideally in the context of software development. Proven analytical, technical, strategic and problem-solving skills. Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and schedule development tools. Ability to adjust communication to audience (from manufacturing technician up through customer and executive management). Current PMP Certification. Demonstrated ability to recognize and respond to customer needs in order to develop additional sales that support organizational objectives. Proposal Management experience with the ability to oversee and facilitate the proposal process. Demonstrated experience with cross program, or multi-discipline, collaboration. Work that crosses typical organizational, site, sector boundaries. Experience with Northrop Grumman's culture and demonstrated success effectively working within company's organization, processes, and procedures. Continuous improvement and problem-solving tools and techniques.