2027 Pricing & Cost Estimating Intern - Chandler AZ

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Chandler, AZ, USA
In-Office
17-37 Hourly
Internship
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Supports pricing, cost estimating, and proposal activities by gathering cost, schedule, and technical data; consolidating inputs from internal teams and subcontractors; preparing cost reports; presenting results; and improving pricing processes. Collaborates with business management, contracts, supply chain, program management, engineering, manufacturing, and logistics teams. The internship requires full-time enrollment, summer availability, Excel skills, U.S. citizenship, and eligibility for a government security clearance.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 a space pioneer, supporting government, civil and commercial customers in solving their biggest challenges. Our forward-leaning, innovative spirit is backed by a legacy of expertise that began at the dawn of the space age. Our mission experience in space runs deep, we know our customers well, and our capabilities are unmatched. This is what allows us to provide reliable, agile and affordable space solutions to best serve our customers.


From defending freedom to advancing human discovery, we are defining what is possible in space every day.


An internship at Northrop Grumman is unique. Sure, you’ll learn new skills, explore our enterprise, network with experts, connect with thought leaders, and finish with a resume that opens doors. But you’ll gain something even more valuable: pride in what you’ve done. Join us and launch your career.


Northrop Grumman is seeking a Pricing & Cost Estimating intern for an Internship opportunity. This position will be located at our Space sector in Chandler, AZ.


The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Space Launch Systems Business Unit.


What you will get to learn:

  • Support a variety of proposal activities (e.g., firm proposals, Rough Order of Magnitude (ROMs), and pricing exercises) to help meet program and business objectives. Assist in compiling cost, schedule, and technical inputs in alignment with Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements.
  • Assist in gathering and organizing cost, schedule, and technical elements for proposal development in accordance with RFP specifications.
  • Help collect and consolidate cost data from functional representatives and subcontractors under the guidance of the Pricing and Estimating team.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Business Management, Contracts, Global Supply Chain, Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, and Logistics) to support strategies that meet proposal requirements and deadlines.
  • Support preparation of cost reports and assist in summarizing and presenting results to management, contract personnel, proposal coordinators, and customer representatives.
  • Contribute to Pricing and Estimating team initiatives, process improvements, and documentation updates as assigned.
  • Demonstrate a high level of commitment to quality, compliance, and internal controls, consistently modeling company values and ethics.

Basic Qualifications

A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

  • Be a student who is enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university and will be enrolled full time in Fall 2027
  • Be majoring in Accounting, Finance, Data Analysis, Business Administration, or similar fields.
  • Be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027.
  • 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)
  • Beginner Level Excel skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
  • Keen interest in the Business Management functional group
  • Intermediate to Advanced Excel Skills
  • Experience in Data Analytics

Intern Pay Range:

Bachelor’s: $16.50 to $30.00 per hour

Master’s: $23.75 to $37.25 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.

Skills Required

  • Full-time enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university, with full-time enrollment planned for Fall 2027
  • Major in Accounting, Finance, Data Analysis, Business Administration, or a similar field
  • Availability to work full-time, 40 hours per week, for at least 10 weeks during Summer 2027
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special access within a reasonable period
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Beginner-level Excel skills
  • Overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
  • Interest in the Business Management functional group
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
  • Experience in data analytics

Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
  • Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.

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The Company
HQ: Charlotte, North Carolina
85,636 Employees

What We Do

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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