NG- Military Internship Program Description:
As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel make the transition to civilian careers. Approximately 1/4th of Northrop Grumman’s 90,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists.
The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29 .The NG-MIP program is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The Northrop Grumman Military internship Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.
Responsibilities for this internship position are:
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – Military Internship Program (DoD SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge. During this program the service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.
Goals – Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Interns will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.
Objectives - Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly-trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission “Defining Possible” on Day 1. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.
Outcome – Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.
DoD SkillBridge Eligibility:
The Air Dominance Engineering Directorate has an opening for a full-time Principal or Senior Principal Project Manager - Technical Operations (Tech Ops). This position is located in Clearfield, Utah and will report to Director of Engineering. This role works closely with the Engineering Director to meet all current and projected technical operations and project management needs and challenges, and function as focal point and driver for business metrics, data calls, project team collaboration and financial execution.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Represent the directorate as they coordinate with the Director, Department Managers, and Section Managers to analyze and identify department trends, needs, and potential trends in training, funding, and other department metrics (to include staffing)
Track and facilitate delivery of Directorate actions, audit and correct employee records, and manage delivery of items to schedule
Establish and manage common approaches, templates, and tools for delivering data from the Directorate to requesting organizations and Leadership
Represents the directorate through logistics and planning to ensure personnel are provided necessary trainings within budget and on schedule. Develops statuses the metrics necessary for reporting.
Assists with all aspects of staffing to include Onboarding, Clearance tracking, UR R status, and Hiring Events
This role can be filled at the Principal (level 3) or Senior Principal (level 4) level depending on the qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications:
Principal: Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related experience OR a Master’s degree with 3 years of related experience. An additional 4 years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Sr Principal: Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of related experience OR a Master’s degree with 6 years of related experience. An additional 4 years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Knowledge of project management principles and practices
Demonstrated ability to effectively interface with and present to all levels of employees and leadership
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret clearance prior to the commencement of employment
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Current active, in-scope DoD Secret clearance or higher
Bachelor’s degree or higher in related STEM or business discipline
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Experience developing and executing executive-level presentations and briefings
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