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2026 Intelligence Analyst Intern

Redondo Beach, CA

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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.Northrop Grumman is seeking an Intelligence Analyst Intern to join the Aeronautics Systems Intern Program. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA.
The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's System Analysis & Simulation organization, and will work in a dynamic people-focused environment where he/she/they will interact with users, customers and other developers.  
As an intern, you'll participate in a summer internship program to develop competencies in a variety of intelligence analyst specializations that may include:

• Review of Government provided Intelligence documents

• Creation of reports documenting foreign military threats and capabilities

• Collaborating with and assisting the Threat Analysis & Warfighter Integration organization

• Participation in the Model Development Center's Agile Release Planning Event process

Basic Qualifications
A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• Be enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university AND graduating after August 2026.

• Be majoring in International Relations, Intelligence Studies, Political Science or related degree

• Be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2026.

• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).

Preferred Qualifications

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher.

• Previous internship/co-op experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular)

• Current DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance

• National and/or International Security studies

• Experience with military strategy

Intern Pay Range

• Undergraduate Degrees (Including graduating students planning on attending/enrolled in a full-time Master's program): $18.50 to $33.50 per hour

• Master's: $26.75 to $42.25 per hour

At Northrop Grumman, our internship pay rates are standardized and take into account three main factors: the anticipated graduation date of the individual, the cost of labor of the geographic location, and whether the internship is considered technical or administrative.
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The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.PDN-a0723bef-1d8f-4833-9718-6476955776ad
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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.Northrop Grumman is seeking an Intelligence Analyst Intern to join the Aeronautics Systems Intern Program. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA.
The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's System Analysis & Simulation organization, and will work in a dynamic people-focused environment where he/she/they will interact with users, customers and other developers.  
As an intern, you'll participate in a summer internship program to develop competencies in a variety of intelligence analyst specializations that may include:

• Review of Government provided Intelligence documents

• Creation of reports documenting foreign military threats and capabilities

• Collaborating with and assisting the Threat Analysis & Warfighter Integration organization

• Participation in the Model Development Center's Agile Release Planning Event process

Basic Qualifications
A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• Be enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university AND graduating after August 2026.

• Be majoring in International Relations, Intelligence Studies, Political Science or related degree

• Be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2026.

• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).

Preferred Qualifications

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher.

• Previous internship/co-op experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular)

• Current DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance

• National and/or International Security studies

• Experience with military strategy

Intern Pay Range

• Undergraduate Degrees (Including graduating students planning on attending/enrolled in a full-time Master's program): $18.50 to $33.50 per hour

• Master's: $26.75 to $42.25 per hour

At Northrop Grumman, our internship pay rates are standardized and take into account three main factors: the anticipated graduation date of the individual, the cost of labor of the geographic location, and whether the internship is considered technical or administrative.
Campusjobs
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.PDN-a0723bef-1d8f-4833-9718-6476955776ad

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip out customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe. Driven by a shared purpose to solve our customers’ toughest problems, our nearly 100,000 employees contribute to launching the technology of tomorrow, today.

© 2025 Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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