2026 Project Management Intern - McLean VA

Operations and Strategic Planning Intern

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.

Discover careers that change the world and further advancements in defense, technology, and engineering today at Northrop Grumman. Use your experience to grow your career and support our global customers with the technology, systems, and solutions they need to enable their missions on the front lines and secure our world every day. With Northrop Grumman, you'll discover a culture built on diversity, respect, and above all teamwork. Together with our group of experts across the technical spectrum, you'll discover opportunities to make a difference in our world and start solving some of the world's most critical problems in the most innovative ways.

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, employee resource groups, and our shared vision of global security.

Northrop Grumman is seeking Operations and Strategic Planning Interns 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 Weapons Integration & Mission Solutions Business Unit.

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 2026.
• Be majoring in Business Administration, Management, International Relations, Political Science, or related fields.
• 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 of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an interest in defense industry operations and policy.

Preferred Qualifications

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.