Northrop Grumman Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Northrop Grumman.
Northrop Grumman
Manager
Manager Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Group Presentation
It started with a virtual panel interview over Teams, and then there was an in-person panel interview on-site. Typically, you'd meet with peers and an HR representative who would ask questions like "how do you handle difficult people, poor behavior etc.". They use a script for round-robin behavioral questions so everyone applying gets asked the same things.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Describe a situation where you had to change an organization's strategy. What were your specific actions in implementing that change?
Northrop Grumman
Senior Manager
Senior Easy Neutral experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
You submit your application online via Workday, make sure to use keywords from the job description to get past the initial filters. After the job ad closes, recruiters will review applications and match candidates, which can take some time. Then you'll have an interview with the hiring manager, followed by an interview with a senior team member.
Confirmed questions7 questions
- Can you provide an example of your experience using the STAR method?
- Describe a challenging situation and how you handled it using the STAR method.
- Walk me through a project you managed from beginning to end, using the STAR method.
Northrop Grumman
Business Manager
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
I submitted my application online via the company's website. About two weeks later, a recruiter reached out to schedule interviews with two different departments. The interview process was pretty straightforward. It included one panel interview where I was asked standard behavioral questions. These questions were designed to assess my leadership experience and how I've worked in team settings. I received a job offer two weeks after completing my interview.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe your leadership roles and your experience working in teams?
Northrop Grumman Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Northrop Grumman interview reports.
“What recommendations do you have for the US Navy command you'd support to reduce equipment wear and tear and enhance your maintenance capabilities?”
Read reports →“When have you attempted something novel that ultimately failed or proved unachievable?”
Read reports →“What is your vision for the world as a result of your contributions to it?”
Read reports →“If you had to support multiple directors, which of their projects would you choose to prioritize?”
Read reports →“What would you do if you had an experienced employee who was stubborn and hindering progress?”
Read report →“Share an experience where an innovative effort you made did not lead to success.”
Read report →“Could you explain the distinctions between "Big Q" and "Little q", and describe how you would ensure everyone on the floor understands the "quality" aspect of their roles?”
Read report →“Regarding the largest program you managed, how many people were on task?”
Read report →“Can you describe a situation where you tried to be innovative but it didn't work out?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 31 Northrop Grumman interview reports.