DoD SkillBridge Principal/Sr Principal Contract Administrator
Listed on 2025-12-19
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available. CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret. TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% of the Time.
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.
Skill Bridge Program Description
As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel navigate their next chapter into civilian careers. Approximately 20% of Northrop Grumman’s 100,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 2,000 are reservists.
The Northrop Grumman DoD Skill Bridge Program is an approved Skill Bridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The program is an opportunity for service members preparing for civilian careers to gain valuable civilian work experience during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The DoD Skill Bridge Program is open to all ranks and experience levels.
DoD Skill Bridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active‑duty service members.
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – DoD Skill Bridge Program (DoD Skill Bridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for Skill Bridge. Through this program, the service‑member will work on site with their host company, gaining experience in an entry to mid‑level career path. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week.
Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.
Provide separating service‑members with job skills training in a professional setting during the final phase of their military service. This program is specifically designed to offer hands‑on experience that result in the potential to convert to a full‑time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Participants will serve as a pipeline for high‑speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.
ObjectivesService Members who complete the DoD Skill Bridge program will be highly trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission “Defining Possible” on Day 1. This program provides comprehensive hands‑on experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.
OutcomeOffer service‑members preparing for civilian careers a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.
DoD Skill Bridge Eligibility- Has served at least 180 days on active duty
- Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
- Will receive an honorable discharge
- Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
- Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
- Received Unit Commander written authorization and approval to participate in DoD Skill Bridge Program prior to start of internship
IMPORTANT – Please download and complete the DoD Skill Bridge Prescreen prior to applying to this position:
DoD Skill Bridge Prescreen Form.
Upload this form, along with your resume, during the application process.
JOB DESCRIPTIONAt the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop…
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