2027 Strategy and Business Development Operations Intern - McLean VA

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Strategy and Business Development Operations intern for an internship in McLean, VA. The role is part of the Defense Systems Sector Technology and Strategy organization.

The intern will support executive level assessments and dashboards, collaborate on complex projects, and gain exposure to national security programs while working full-time for about 10 weeks during Summer 2027.

Qualifications

• Full-time student enrolled in Fall 2027 pursuing undergrad or grad degree.
• Majoring in Business Administration, Marketing, Strategic Growth or related field.
• Available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks in Summer 2027.

Responsibilities

• Support executive level assessments and dashboards.
• Collaborate on projects in an autonomous, cross-functional environment.
• Assist with presenting findings to leadership.

Skills

Leadership & teamwork

Interpersonal communication

CRM familiarity

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Business Administration / Marketing / Strategic Growth or related field

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.

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

• 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 Fall2027.
• 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 summer2027.
• 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. For a broader consideration, please consider completing a profile in our campus candidate community.

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future.

Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.