Project Management Intern

Job Description

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About Northrop Grumman:

At Northrop Grumman, our employees are empowered to work on revolutionary systems that impact lives globally, both today and for future generations. Our pioneering spirit has consistently placed us at the forefront of technological advancements, from the first transatlantic flight to stealth bombers and lunar landings. We seek individuals with bold ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to invent the future and enjoy the journey. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and an insatiable drive to achieve the seemingly impossible. Joining us means not just being part of history, but actively making it.

Discover careers that change the world and advance defense, technology, and engineering. Utilize your experience to grow your career and support global customers with essential technology, systems, and solutions. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll find a culture built on diversity, respect, and teamwork. Collaborate with a diverse group of experts across the technical spectrum to make a tangible difference in the world and solve critical problems through innovative approaches.

About the Internship:

An internship at Northrop Grumman is a unique experience. Beyond acquiring new skills, exploring our enterprise, networking with experts, and connecting with thought leaders, you will finish with a resume that opens doors. More importantly, you’ll gain something invaluable: pride in your accomplishments. Launch your career with us; we’ll support you with comprehensive training, access to employee resource groups, and our shared vision of global security.

Job Title: Project Management Intern

Location: Huntsville, AL

Sector/Business Unit: Defense Systems Sector, Global C2 Solutions Business Unit’s Business Operations and Strategic Growth team

Key Information:

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
• CLEARANCE TYPE: None (However, the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special Access is required.)
• TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description of the Role:

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Project Management Intern to join our team for a transformative internship opportunity. This position is situated within our Defense Systems Sector in Huntsville, AL, specifically contributing to the Global C2 Solutions Business Unit’s Business Operations and Strategic Growth team.

Basic Qualifications (MANDATORY):

A candidate must meet ALL of the following criteria:

• 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 2026.
• Be majoring in Project Management, Engineering Management, Industrial/Systems Engineering, Business Management, or a related field.
• Be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during Summer 2026.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).
• Experience with data analytics and/or project management.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired):

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher.
• Experience with Tableau, PowerBI, or other data visualization software programs.
• Experience with project management tools (i.e., Jira, Confluence, MS Planner, MS Project).
• Ability to develop and execute strategic plans.
• Experience managing project finances and/or Earned Value Management.

Internship Pay Structure:

At Northrop Grumman, our internship pay rates are standardized and consider three main factors:

1. The anticipated graduation date of the individual.
2. The cost of labor of the geographic location.
3. Whether the internship is classified as technical or administrative.

Application Period:

The application period for this job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended based on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employer & U.S. Citizenship Requirement:

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.