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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
638
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Northrop Grumman Corporation Company Culture

Northrop Grumman Corporation Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.4/5
Northrop Grumman Corporation's Overall Culture is rated C+

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Northrop Grumman Corporation CEO

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Kathy Warden Northrop Grumman Corporation's CEO
Kathy Warden
72 /100

Diversity at Northrop Grumman Corporation

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C

Diverse employees at Northrop Grumman Corporation have rated Outlook, CEO Rating, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Northrop Grumman Corporation

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C+

Women at Northrop Grumman Corporation have rated Perks And Benefits, CEO Rating, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored

Northrop Grumman Corporation eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
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Recommend to a Friend?

10

Northrop Grumman Corporation employees are 10% more likely to recommend Northrop Grumman Corporation as a great place to work

41%Promoters
28%Passives
31%Detractors

Working at Northrop Grumman Corporation

Working at Northrop Grumman Corporation is rated average by 638 employees, across various culture dimensions. Northrop Grumman Corporation employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Happiness, and eNPS categories, putting Northrop Grumman Corporation’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 40% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at Northrop Grumman Corporation was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Northrop Grumman Corporation

C+

Overall Company Culture at Northrop Grumman Corporation is rated C+

Last updated 20 days ago

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Northrop Grumman Corporation ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 638 Employees

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Operations
75
Operations75
Business Dev
71
Business Dev71
Engineering
64
Engineering64
IT
63
IT63
Admin
59
Admin59
Product
53
Product53
HR
38
HR38

Northrop Grumman Corporation Employee Reviews

Out of 494 Northrop Grumman Corporation employee reviews, 78% were positive. The remaining 22% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Northrop Grumman Corporation improve their work culture.

78%
22%
Positive Reviews78%
Constructive Feedback22%

Positive Reviews From Northrop Grumman Corporation Employees

  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    Thoughts of being able to do work I enjoyed.
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    Walking out the door each day to go home.
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    Being able to use flex time.

Constructive Feedback From Northrop Grumman Corporation Employees

  • What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
    No stability in leadership, no clear path for the future, all based from poor communication
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    More compensation for what provided
  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Caring and not micromanaging the employees

Northrop Grumman Corporation Company Information

Northrop Grumman Corporation Company Overview

Northrop Grumman Corporation is an American global aerospace and defense technology company.

Northrop Grumman Corporation was founded in 1994 and its current CEO is Kathy Warden. Since its inception 32 years ago, Northrop Grumman Corporation has grown to 65000 employees.

Northrop Grumman Corporation Mission, Vision & Values

Northrop Grumman Corporation Mission & Values

Our mission is to be at the forefront of technology and innovation, delivering superior capability in tandem with maximized cost efficiencies. The security solutions we provide help secure freedoms for our nation as well as those of our allies. Squarely meeting our obligations, fiscally and technologically, isn't just a business goal, but a moral imperative. To that end, as we evolve as a company, the responsibility we feel for our country and the citizens and troops we help support grows with us. ?

Northrop Grumman Corporation Vision Statement

Our vision is to be the most trusted provider of systems and technologies that ensure the security and freedom of our nation and its allies. As the technology leader, we will define the future of defense from undersea to outer space, and in cyberspace. We will Conduct ourselves with integrity and live our Company Values Deliver superior program performance Foster an internal environment of innovation, collaboration, and trust In so doing, Northrop Grumman will become our customers partner of choice, our industry s employer of choice, and our shareholders investment of choice.

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Northrop Grumman Corporation

As a global security company, we understand that the conservation of natural resources and the mitigation of environmental impacts are vitally important for the protection of this generation and those to come. Our corporate values strongly support environmental sustainability and our greeNG Program is leading the charge on turning these ideals into action for the company. Through corporate programs and sector executed projects, we are helping to drive long–term affordability and provide value to our customers and shareholders by reducing our environmental footprint and improving operational efficiency.

The importance of environmental sustainability to the company and our leadership is demonstrated by its inclusion as one of the company’s six non-financial performance metrics. This metric is measured in terms of reductions in absolute greenhouse gas emissions and potable water use, and improvement in solid waste diversion. The Policy Committee of our Board of Directors receives periodic updates on the program, performance against these goals, and oversees the program’s alignment with Northrop Grumman's strategic objectives.

Northrop Grumman’s philanthropic initiatives focus on building meaningful partnerships that transform our communities. Working with our dynamic partners, we strive to support the diverse needs of the communities where we live and work through giving from the company, the Northrop Grumman Foundation and employees. Our core areas of focus include education, military and veterans, health and human services, and environmental stewardship.

Headquarter2980 Fairview Park Dr
Falls Church, VA
United States of America
Websitewww.northropgrumman.com
Founding Date1994
Company StatusPublic
StockNOC
Jobswww.northropgrumman.com/careers/Pages/default.aspx

Northrop Grumman Corporation Competitors

Northrop Grumman Corporation competitors include Lockheed Martin and QinetiQ. Northrop Grumman Corporation ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Northrop Grumman Corporation compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

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    3.8/5
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    QinetiQ
    3.8/5
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    Northrop Grumman Corporation
    3.4/5
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Northrop Grumman Corporation Employees

Northrop Grumman Corporation has 65000 employees. 638 employees at Northrop Grumman Corporation have reviewed Northrop Grumman Corporation across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 20 days ago.

Overall, the 638 Northrop Grumman Corporation employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Northrop Grumman Corporation are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Northrop Grumman Corporation, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Northrop Grumman Corporation are generally satisfied with their team. 638 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Northrop Grumman Corporation are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Northrop Grumman Corporation believe the environment at Northrop Grumman Corporation is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Northrop Grumman Corporation is comfortably fast. About 36% of the employees at Northrop Grumman Corporation work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Northrop Grumman Corporation are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

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Northrop Grumman Corporation employees generally work 9.6 hrs a day
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Employees at Northrop Grumman Corporation report the work pace is comfortably fast
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On a typical day, employees at Northrop Grumman Corporation have 1 meeting
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78% of Northrop Grumman Corporation employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
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Northrop Grumman Corporation employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
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56% of Northrop Grumman Corporation employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
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Northrop Grumman Corporation employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
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71% of Northrop Grumman Corporation employees call their work environment positive
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Joining Northrop Grumman Corporation - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Northrop Grumman Corporation is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Northrop Grumman Corporation employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 47% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Northrop Grumman Corporation KPIs and OKRs

At Northrop Grumman Corporation 31% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Northrop Grumman Corporation's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 44 Northrop Grumman Corporation employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 28 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes64%
No36%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes31%
No69%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Northrop Grumman Corporation CEO & Leadership

Kathy Warden Northrop Grumman Corporation's CEO
72 /100

Northrop Grumman Corporation CEO Awards and Recognitions

Best CEOs for Women 2019 (Large Companies)

Northrop Grumman Corporation’s CEO Kathy Warden started in this role in 2019. Kathy’s approval rate is just above average, putting Kathy in the Top 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 35% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. Kathy Warden is well regarded by employees for the Happiness Northrop Grumman Corporation offers, and ranks among the Top 35% of CEOs by employees in that category. Kathy is most liked by employees in the Product department and employees in the Admin department. However, employees in the HR department have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to Northrop Grumman Corporation’s competitors, Kathy Warden ranks just above QinetiQ’s CEO Steve Wadey. With Kathy’s leadership, Northrop Grumman Corporation employee respondents are most happy about their Happiness and Executive Team. Kathy was rated slightly below average for Professional Development.

Northrop Grumman Corporation Leadership

The Northrop Grumman Corporation Executive Team is rated a “B-” and led by CEO Kathy Warden, Corporate VP, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer Michael Hardesty, and Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions and Assistant General Counsel of Mergers & Acquisitions Malcolm S. Swift

  • Kathy Warden  CEO / President

    Kathy Warden CEO / President

    Kathy Warden is chief executive officer and president of Northrop Grumman and a member of the company’s Board of... read more

  • Michael Hardesty Corporate VP, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer

    Mr. Michael A. Hardesty has been the Chief Accounting Officer, Corporate Vice President and Controller of Northrop... read more

  • Malcolm S. Swift Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions and Assistant General Counsel of Mergers & Acquisitions

    Mr. Malcolm S. Swift has been Vice President and Assistant General Counsel- Mergers and Acquisitions of Northrop Grumman... read more

  • Rajender K. Chandhok Vice President of Trust Administration and Investments

    Mr. Rajender K. Chandhok serves as Vice President, Trust Administration and Investments of Northrop Grumman Corp. since... read more

  • Brian Kim Chief Executive for South Korea

    Mr. Brian Kim has been the Chief Executive for South Korea at Northrop Grumman Corporation since February 2, 2015. Mr.... read more

  • Patrick M. Antkowiak Corporate VP & CTO

    Mr. Patrick M. Antkowiak, also known as Pat, has been the Chief Technology Officer and Corporate Vice President of... read more

  • Jim White President of Computing Systems Business Unit

    Mr. Jim White has been the President of Computing Systems business unit of Northrop Grumman Corp. since June 3, 2003.... read more

  • Andrew Tyler FRAeS, FREng, CBE Chief Executive of UK and Europe

    Mr. Andrew Tyler, FRAeS, FREng, CBE has been the Chief Executive for UK and Europe at Northrop Grumman Corporation since... read more

  • Frank Spina Managing Director of Northrop Grumman Italia

    Mr. Frank Spina has been Managing Director of Northrop Grumman Italia S.p.A. since January 30, 2015. Mr. Spina is... read more

Northrop Grumman Corporation Salaries

How much does Northrop Grumman Corporation pay?

How much do people at Northrop Grumman Corporation get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Northrop Grumman Corporation is $127,183, or $61 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $130,165, or $62 per hour.

At Northrop Grumman Corporation, the highest paid job is a Group Product Manager at $217,666 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $50,061 annually. Average Northrop Grumman Corporation salaries by department include: Admin at $53,178, Marketing at $142,830, Business Development at $116,708, and Product at $216,441. Half of Northrop Grumman Corporation salaries are above $130,165.

305 employees at Northrop Grumman Corporation rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 944 ratings) while 289 employees at Northrop Grumman Corporation rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 317 ratings).

Salaries contributed from Northrop Grumman Corporation employees include job titles like Principal Engineer, Lead Engineer, Engineering Manager, and Developer. Comparably data has a total of 24 salary records from Northrop Grumman Corporation employees.

Last updated 20 days ago.

1st Percentile
$77k
$77k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$102k
$102k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$126k
$126k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$181k
$181k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$240k
$240k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$269k
$269k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$297k
$297k100th Percentile
$127,183*
Average Compensation
$130,165*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

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Diversity & Inclusion at Northrop Grumman Corporation

Diverse employees at Northrop Grumman Corporation score the company 65/100 across various culture categories, placing Northrop Grumman Corporation in the Bottom 45% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Northrop Grumman Corporation across various culture dimensions.

We believe that creating a work force and a workplace that values diversity and fosters inclusion is pivotal to promoting innovation and increasing productivity and profitability. Our goal is to continually support and nurture the large number of Northrop Grumman employees whose backgrounds, characteristics and perspectives are as diverse as the global communities in which we reside. We are committed to leveraging our organizational diversity through teamwork, cross-functional collaboration and joint ventures to help us meet and exceed our business goals and ensure our role as a leader in our industry.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 91/100
Department - Operations
Men 86/100
Department - Business Development
Diverse Employees 83/100
Tenure - Less Than 1 Year

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 38/100
Department - HR
Men 55/100
Tenure - 2 to 5 Years
Diverse Employees 52/100
Tenure - 2 to 5 Years

Northrop Grumman Corporation Perks & Benefits

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan

Northrop Grumman Corporation PTO

Northrop Grumman Corporation's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year with 81% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Northrop Grumman Corporation's 4th most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 5% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Northrop Grumman Corporation's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time45%
Vacation Policy5%
Office Meals5%
401k Contribution45%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes19%
No81%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo12%
$1500 - $2500/mo23%
$1000 -$1500/mo31%
$500 -$1000/mo15%
Less than $500/mo19%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Northrop Grumman Corporation Careers

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Overview of Candidates Interested in Northrop Grumman Corporation on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
36%
Engineering
20%
IT
11%
Marketing
4%
Design
4%
Other
25%

Candidates By Location

Los Angeles
42%
New York City
3%
Washington
3%
Santa Monica
2%
El Segundo
2%
Other
47%

Northrop Grumman Corporation Internship Program

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:

a sense of accomplishment.

How difficult is it to get an internship at Northrop Grumman Corporation?

Engineering
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult16%
Not Difficult67%
Difficult17%
Does Not Offer Internships0%
Answered by 6 Engineering Interns

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Northrop Grumman Corporation

What is Northrop Grumman Corporation address?

Northrop Grumman Corporation location is at 2980 Fairview Park Dr

Who is the CEO of Northrop Grumman Corporation?

Northrop Grumman Corporation CEO is Kathy Warden, their score by employees is 72

What is Northrop Grumman Corporation eNPS?

The eNPS for Northrop Grumman Corporation is 10

What is Northrop Grumman Corporation revenue?

Northrop Grumman Corporation revenue is $26B

What is the salary for Principal Engineer in Northrop Grumman Corporation?

Principal Engineer average salary in the US is 148k

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