Varies depending on team and location - Program Manager Northrop Grumman Employee Review

3.0
Jul 18, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

A ton of opportunities and upward mobility. You can have an entire career here and have so many different roles and experiences. The company also works very hard to not lay anyone off, even if you lose a government contract.

Cons

There really isn't a Northrop Grumman culture, it varies a lot depending on what team you're on and what location. This is a byproduct of it being a company of companies. There benefits are also subpar, with only 2 actual weeks of maternity leave (you can take short-term disability for an additional 6 weeks at full pay).

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5.0
Jun 8, 2026
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Pros

Consistent work with lots of future growth in Utah

Cons

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1.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Not much pros but talented coworkers.

Cons

I joined expecting a long-term career and initially had a positive experience. Unfortunately, the culture changed significantly after leadership transitions. Micromanagement increased, decision-making became highly centralized, and employee morale steadily declined. Many experienced employees and managers left during my time there, making it difficult to maintain continuity and trust within the organization. The work itself was meaningful, and I had the opportunity to support important projects with talented colleagues. However, recognition, career growth, and employee retention did not appear to receive the same level of attention as process, reporting, and management oversight. My layoff was communicated as unrelated to performance, which was appreciated. However, after years of contribution and institutional knowledge, the overall experience left me feeling that employees were viewed as replaceable rather than valued long-term assets.

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