Intern, Industrial Security

Northrop Grumman

. Support functional areas such as site security or a specific project/business/technical unit .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesEntry Level💰 $16 - $43 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills through data gathering, compilation, and reporting, while effectively communicating findings and processes. Capable of working collaboratively in team environments and leading small group presentations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data AnalysisReport GenerationU.S. Government Security ClearanceLeadership CapabilitiesInterpersonal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Data GatheringData VerificationData CompilationStatistical AnalysisProcess Design

Soft Skills

TeamworkPresentation SkillsSelf-MotivationWillingness to LearnCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Reporting SoftwarePresentation Software

Industry Keywords

Homeland SecurityGlobal ConflictIntelligenceCriminal JusticePolitical Science

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support functional areas such as site security or a specific project/business/technical unit
Gather, collect, record, track, and verify data and information from multiple sources
Compile, review, and analyze data
Use software to compile and generate reports, statistics, timelines, tables, graphs, correspondence, and presentations
May design processes to enhance workflow
Provide data and information to others on functional unit processes and procedures
Participate in a summer internship program to develop competencies in various specializations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Be enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university and will be enrolled full time in Fall 2026
Major in homeland security, global conflict, intelligence, criminal justice, political science or related business field
Available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027
Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special access within a reasonable period of time
U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite
Preferred: overall cumulative GPA of 3.25 out of 4.0 or higher
Preferred: previous internship/co-op experience
Preferred: leadership and teamwork capabilities
Preferred: interpersonal communication skills and professional/community/extracurricular activities
Preferred: good presentation and writing/communication skills
Preferred: self-motivated, willing to learn, and interested in working in a team environment
Preferred: experience developing and delivering presentations and leading small groups
Preferred: experience working in an autonomous work environment on complex projects
Preferred: experience working on projects from inception through launch

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Overtime eligibility may apply
Shift differential may apply
Discretionary bonus may apply
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business