Great Opportunities if you are willing to work hard - Program Manager Northrop Grumman Employee Review

4.0
29 Jul 2017
Recommend
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Pros

NGC has come a long way in the 15 years that I have worked there. There are more and more opportunities for advancement but you have to be willing to work hard and demonstrate competency. The red tape and bureaucracy can be frustrating, but overall I love working at Northrop Grumman. The company is ethical and values performance. Having a great manager makes all the difference.

Cons

Red tape and bureaucracy. It's a challenge to hire enough qualified staff so we end up relying on the same people to do all the heavy lifting and risk burning them out.

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Pros

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Cons

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