« Full Profile of Northrop Grumman Corp.
What kind of educational training does your company provide? Do you offer tuition reimbursement?
Northrop Grumman offers a wide range of training and development programs such as online training, internships, job rotation programs, classroom training and other educational programs. The specific offerings may vary by location, but are designed to develop skills and enhance career development. Northrop Grumman has a longstanding tuition reimbursement program.
Are you hiring or do you plan to hire this year?
Yes, Northrop Grumman has hundreds of job openings in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia and we expect our presence in the D.C. region to grow in 2008. Please visit <a href="http://www.careers.northropgrumman.com/">our careers Web site</a> to see a list of current openings.
Why should people work for your company?
A global defense company, Northrop Grumman is involved in some of our nation’s most important military and homeland security programs. The company is one of the largest providers of IT solutions, systems and services to the federal civilian agencies and state and local governments. Northrop Grumman offers a wide range of exciting career opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package flexible enough to meet individual needs.
Does your company offer child care on the premises?
No.
Does your company offer commuting benefits?
Yes, many facilities in the D.C. region provide certain commuting benefits such as van pools, Metro reimbursement and pre-tax advantage for parking fees. However, the specific commuting benefits available will vary by location.
What is your telecommuting policy?
The specific policy may vary by location. However, telecommuting is typically permitted at manager discretion and as appropriate based on an employee’s job requirements.
What flexible job opportunities does your company support?
Select locations have flex job options, such as 9/80 work schedules, job sharing, part-time work and teleworking.
Does your company offer any unique benefits or perks? (i.e. gym memberships, free lunch, your birthday off)
Although not all perks are available at all locations, Northrop Grumman does have a wide range of unique options including an online employee store, discounts to many entertainment venues, and on-site health and fitness programs that include the following types of activities, aerobics, tai chi and yoga classes, sports clubs, weight watchers, free flu shots and employee assistance programs. We also have a Northrop Grumman Credit Union that offers traditional banking services.
What kind of skills do you look for in an employee?
With a workforce greater than 120,000 people worldwide, Northrop Grumman has openings requiring a wide variety of skills. In the D.C. region, technical skills such as engineering, programming, systems engineering and design, computer science and technical project management are consistently in demand. Visit <a href="http://www.careers.northropgrumman.com">our careers Web site</a> to see a current list of job openings and needed skills.
What kinds of philanthropic programs or volunteer activities does your company participate in or provide?
Northrop Grumman has a long tradition of philanthropic support of educational programs, particularly in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math. The company’s educational outreach activities include mentoring and tutoring programs, career days, book drives and company matching to educational institutions.
Employees are encouraged to take an active role in the community through support of civic organizations and through community service awards for volunteer activities. Various locations also get directly involved through activities such as Habitat for Humanity, USO, Race for the Cure, food drives and donation of surplus equipment and furniture. Learn more about Northrop Grumman’s community involvement <a href="http://www.northropgrumman.com/community/index.html">here</a>.
What are your company's demographics (age, gender, race)?
Northrop Grumman is proud to be an inclusive organization, and the strength of our company is greater than the sum of its extraordinary parts – people, customers, suppliers and communities. Learn more about the diversity of Northrop Grumman <a href="http://www.northropgrumman.com/diversity/index.html">here</a>.
