Strategy and Business Development Operations Intern

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    Northrop Grumman

    10,001+ employeesFounded 1994Falls Church, VADefense and Space Manufacturing

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    Company: 0090 CORP-Corporate Office Title: 2027 Strategy and Business Development Operations Intern - McLean VA Location: United States-Virginia-McLean Posted Date: Posted Today Employment Type: Full time Sidebar Info: Existing Applicants: Need to update your contact information or email address? Once logged in, click on Candidate Home in the upper right corner and scroll to the bottom of that screen to see buttons for: Update Contact information to update your legal name, address, and phone number Edit Account Settings to edit your email address

    Job Description: RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.An internship at Northrop Grumman is unique. Sure, you’ll learn new skills, explore our enterprise, network with experts, connect with thought leaders, and finish with a resume that opens doors. But you’ll gain something even more valuable: pride in what you’ve done. Join us and launch your career. We’ll support you with training, and our shared vision of global security.Northrop Grumman is seeking a Strategy and Business Development Operations intern for an internship opportunity. This position will be located at our Defense Systems Sector in McLean, VA.The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems Sector Technology and Strategy organization.Basic QualificationsA candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:Be a student who is enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university and will be enrolled full time in Fall 2027.Be majoring in Business Administration, Marketing, Strategic Growth or related fieldBe available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)Preferred Qualifications: Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 or higher (unofficial academic transcripts must be provided at time of application by uploading the documents to your application or profile)Previous internship/co-op experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular)Support executive level assessments and dashboards using a variety of toolsExperience in working in an autonomous work environment on complex projectsOutstanding Presentation SkillsKnowledgeable in Customer Relationships Management (CRM) tools (e.g. Salesforce, SharePoint)The pay ranges for this specific opportunity are as follows:Undergraduate degrees (Including graduating students planning on attending/enrolled in a full-time Master’s program): $24.00 - $29.00Masters degrees: $34.50 - $36.00At Northrop Grumman, our internship pay rates are standardized and take into account three main factors: the anticipated graduation date of the individual, the cost of labor of the geographic location, and whether the internship is considered technical or administrative.For a broader consideration, please consider completing a profile in our campus candidate community. By clicking on the link below your resume will be visible to recruiters and hiring managers across Northrop Grumman with opportunities nationwide for our internship and entry-level positions.  application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

    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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