2027 Strategy and Business Development Operations Intern - McLean VA

Northrop Grumman Corp.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. is offering a Strategy and Business Development Operations internship at its Defense Systems Sector in McLean, VA. The role targets students pursuing Business, Marketing, or related fields and requires full-time availability for a minimum 10 weeks during Summer 2027, plus the ability to obtain a U.S.

government security clearance. Qualified candidates should show leadership, teamwork, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate program and will be enrolled in Fall 2027.
• Majoring in Business Administration, Marketing, or Strategic Growth or related field.
• Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) for at least 10 weeks in Summer 2027.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• Preferred: GPA 3.0/4.0+ and prior internship or leadership experience.
• CRM tools experience and strong presentation skills are valued.

Skills

CRM tools

Presentation skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Business/Marketing/Strategic Growth

Tools

Salesforce

SharePoint

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

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 Qualifications

A 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 field
• Be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027
• Be 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 tools
• Experience in working in an autonomous work environment on complex projects
• Outstanding Presentation Skills
• Knowledgeable 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 - $29.00
• Masters degrees: $34.50- $36.00

At 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.

The 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.