About the role#
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Business Management Intern to join the Business Management Organization at the Mission Systems sector in Cincinnati, Ohio. This full-time internship takes place during the summer of 2027.
What you'll do#
- Provide cost analysis for various programs.
- Collaborate with functional groups including program management, contract representatives, and engineers.
- Analyze data sets to identify and explain variances.
- Learn and utilize software tools such as Cognos, SAP, and Cobra.
- Manage financial reporting for programs.
- Track key metrics including Awards, Sales, Margin, Backlog, UBAR, and OCF.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related business field.
- Commitment to be enrolled as a full-time student in Fall 2027.
- Availability to work 40 hours per week for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Interest in data analysis.
- U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special access.
- Preferred: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, a cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher, and experience building dashboards.
Location & details#
- Location: Cincinnati, Ohio.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time internship.
- Paid: Yes.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a defense and space manufacturing company founded in 1994. It operates globally and maintains a workforce of over 86,000 employees. The company focuses on areas including autonomous systems, cyber security, space, and logistics. Its headquarters are located in Falls Church, Virginia.
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