Diversity and Inclusion - Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman Named a 2020 Top 50 Company for Diversity

Tue, 12 May 2020 13:30:00 GMT

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – May 12, 2020 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has been ranked 15th on DiversityInc’s annual list for the Top 50 Companies for Diversity, moving up two spots from last year’s ranking. In the DiversityInc specialty lists rankings, Northrop Grumman was ranked No. 2 for people with disabilities, and No. 4 for both veterans and employee resource groups (ERG). The company was also recognized as a top company for LGBT employees.

“Diversity and inclusion is rooted in our culture and our values, and we want our employees to know they can be their true selves at work,” said Kathy Warden, chairman, chief executive officer and president, Northrop Grumman. “I truly believe that diversity and inclusion drive performance. Great ideas come from diversity of thought, background, perspective, culture, gender, race, age and many other factors. We continue to make great strides in ensuring our employees feel respected and know their voices matter.”

Last year, Northrop Grumman received the highest ranking for the fifth year in a row on the Disability Equality Index (DEI), an annual benchmarking tool for companies to self-report their disability policies and practices. The company was also named a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” recipient. The award recognized the company for its exemplary policies, strategies and initiatives that have resulted in measureable outcomes in disability inclusiveness in the workplace.

“We believe that creating a workplace that values diversity and fosters inclusion is critical to promoting innovation,” said Sandra Evers-Manly, Northrop Grumman vice president of global corporate responsibility, and president of the Northrop Grumman Foundation. “We consistently strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment that creates the highest levels of engagement across our entire team.”

In addition to its other initiatives, Northrop Grumman has a number of programs to support veterans, including a Veteran Inclusion Committee whose mission is to support veteran engagement, inclusion and retention; Operation IMPACT (Injured Military Pursuing Assisted Career Transition), a unique and award-winning diversity program within Northrop Grumman focused on assisting severely wounded service members as they transition from the military to a private-sector career; and the VERITAS all-inclusive employee resource group which is committed to recognizing and supporting active duty and reservists, National Guard members and veterans through community outreach and networking programs aligned with company business objectives.

Northrop Grumman has 13 ERGs that provide distinct benefits for both members and the company. Across more than 270 chapters, these groups include those supporting African Americans, Asian Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, Native Americans, women, people with disabilities, veterans, LGBT employees, young professionals, parents and families, multiple generation, virtual employees and environmentalists. Through these ERGs, employees are given the opportunity to network, build their professional development and participate in community outreach.

The DiversityInc Top 50 list, issued yearly since 2001, recognizes the nation's top companies for diversity and inclusion management. These companies excel in areas such as hiring and retaining and promoting women, minorities, people with disabilities, LGBT individuals and veterans. DiversityInc's annual survey yields an empirically driven ranking based on recruitment, talent development, senior leadership commitment and supplier diversity.

Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees define possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services.

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Northrop Grumman Named 2019 “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion”

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 13:00:00 GMT

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – July 17, 2019 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has received the highest ranking for the fifth year in a row on the Disability Equality Index (DEI) ®, and is named a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.” The award recognized the company for its exemplary policies, strategies and initiatives that have resulted in measureable outcomes in disability inclusiveness in the workplace.

“We are proud of our high score on the index and the efforts of our disability inclusion programs,” said Sandra Evers-Manly, Northrop Grumman’s vice president of global corporate responsibility, and president of the Northrop Grumman Foundation. “At Northrop Grumman, diversity and inclusion are rooted in our core values. We strive to advance these best practices and create a work environment that values diversity and inclusion across the enterprise.”

The DEI is a joint initiative between the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and Disability:IN, and is a comprehensive benchmarking tool used to measure disability inclusion in corporate America. The index measures a variety of key performance indicators across organizational culture, leadership, accessibility, employment, community engagement, support services and supplier diversity.

This marks the fifth consecutive year Northrop Grumman has earned a 100 percent score on the DEI for outstanding commitment and leading disability inclusion practices. In the 2018 ranking, the company was recognized as the Employer of the Year: Inspire Award for top employer in advancing its disability inclusion journey and strategies.

Earlier this year, Northrop Grumman was ranked 17th on DiversityInc’s annual list for the Top 50 Companies for Diversity. The company has earned a Top 50 ranking for the last ten years from DiversityInc and has been ranked No. 1 for veterans, No. 1 for people with disabilities, No. 5 for its employee resource group program, No. 7 for executive diversity councils, No. 8 for philanthropy, and No. 12 for its efforts in talent acquisition. In addition, Northrop Grumman was recognized by the National Organization on Disability as a 2018 Leading Disability Employer™ for its commitment to building a disability inclusive workforce.

Northrop Grumman actively seeks to attract and retain employees of all abilities because of the value they bring to the workplace. The company believes that creating a work force and a workplace that values diversity and fosters inclusion is pivotal to promoting innovation and increasing productivity.

Additional information on the Disability:IN and AAPD rankings can be found here: DisabilityIN.org/DEIReport2019.

The Disability Equality Index^® (DEI) is a national, transparent benchmarking tool that offers businesses an opportunity to self-report their disability inclusion policies and practices. It was developed by two national leaders, American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and Disability:IN, in consultation with the appointed DEI Advisory Committee, a diverse group of experts in business, policy, and disability advocacy.

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics and modernization to customers worldwide. Please visit news.northropgrumman.com and follow us on Twitter, @NGCNews, for more information.

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Northrop Grumman Named a 2019 Top 50 Company for Diversity

Thu, 16 May 2019 13:00:00 GMT

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – May 16, 2019 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has been ranked 17th on DiversityInc’s annual list for the Top 50 Companies for Diversity. The company was ranked 23rd in 2018 and was once again the top rated aerospace and defense company. In the DiversityInc specialty lists rankings, Northrop Grumman was ranked No. 1 for both veterans and people with disabilities. For the last 10 years, Northrop Grumman has earned a Top 50 ranking for diversity from DiversityInc.

“At Northrop Grumman, we remain steadfast in our commitment to embrace all dimensions of diversity and inclusion so this recognition is particularly meaningful,” said Kathy Warden, Northrop Grumman chief executive officer and president. “It starts with the tone at the top – leaders at all levels are held accountable for understanding and demonstrating the core tenets of diversity and inclusion. And as the diversity of our teams has increased, so has our performance.”

Rated No. 1 for veterans for three years in a row, Northrop Grumman has a number of initiatives to support veterans including a Veteran Inclusion Committee whose mission is to support veteran engagement, inclusion and retention; Operation IMPACT (Injured Military Pursuing Assisted Career Transition), a unique, award-winning, diversity program within Northrop Grumman focused on assisting severely wounded service members as they transition from the military to a private-sector career; and the VERITAS all-inclusive employee resource group which is committed to recognizing and supporting active duty and reservists, National Guard members and veterans through community outreach and networking programs aligned with company business objectives.

Last year Northrop Grumman received the highest ranking for the fourth year in a row on the Disability Equality Index (DEI), an annual benchmarking tool for companies to self-report their disability policies and practices. The DEI is a joint effort between the American Association of People with Disabilities and Disability:IN, formerly known as the US Business Leadership Network, that helps to advance the inclusion of people with disabilities. In addition, Northrop Grumman was recognized by the National Organization on Disability as a 2018 Leading Disability Employer™ for its commitment to building a disability inclusive workforce.

On the DiversityInc Top 50 list, Northrop Grumman also ranked No. 5 for its employee resource group program, No. 7 for executive diversity councils, No. 8 for its work in philanthropy and No. 12 for its efforts in talent acquisition.

Details on Northrop Grumman's diversity and inclusion efforts can be found at http://www.northropgrumman.com/CorporateResponsibility/Diversity/Pages/default.aspx.

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Northrop Grumman’s Arik Brown and Kimberly Cross Honored at 2019 Black Engineer of the Year STEM Global Competitiveness Conference

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 20:30:00 GMT

13 Northrop Grumman employees received Modern Day Technology Leader awards

2019 BEYA Legacy Award named after Chris Jones, Northrop Grumman corporate vice president and president, Northrop Grumman Technology Services

WASHINGTON D.C. – Feb. 12, 2019 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) employees Arik Brown and Kimberly Cross were honored at the Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) Global Competitiveness Conference held this weekend in Washington D.C. Thirteen Northrop Grumman employees were also recognized as BEYA Modern-Day Technology Leaders.

Arik Brown

Jones, a member of the company’s corporate policy council, leads a Northrop Grumman organization that is a recognized leader in integrated logistics; sustainment; modernization; defense, health, civil and government services; and training solutions. He was the named the Black Engineer of the Year at the 2016 BEYA conference. Jones earned a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He earned two master’s degrees in aerospace engineering and engineering management from the University of Dayton, and a doctorate degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Maryland.

Brown, a consulting system architect in Northrop Grumman Mission Systems received a 2019 BEYA Industry Professional Achievement award, which goes to an experienced, mid-professional who has made significant advances in a STEM career and has served as a role model for others. He was named a Northrop Grumman Technical Fellow in 2018 and has authored many technical publications. He was a nominee for a 2011 BEYA Outstanding Technical Contribution award and a recipient of a 2008 BEYA Modern Day Technology Leader Award. He is an active STEM volunteer in his community. He earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a master’s and doctorate degree in electrical engineering from the University of Michigan.

Cross, a manager of systems survivability engineering in Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, received a 2019 BEYA Industry Most Promising Engineer award which is given to an early career professional who demonstrates tremendous potential for future technical contributions. She has authored technical publications and also given presentations. She is the advisory board chairperson of the western region of the National Society of Black Engineers. Cross earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of California Riverside, and a master’s and doctorate degree in chemical engineering from University of California Los Angeles.

The 13 Northrop Grumman employees who were honored as BEYA Modern-Day Technology Leaders are: Akeem Anthony, Andrew Barnes, Brad Douglas, Malika Grayson, Robert Jones, Anwar Kittrell, Lakisha Platenburg, Julian Purvis, Teddy Sedalor, Raven Sims, Michael Tillman, Melanie Tolbert and Kenneth Venzant.

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Northrop Grumman Sponsors Japanese Trainees at TOMODACHI Disability Leadership Program in America

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 16:00:00 GMT

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Dec. 19, 2018 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) sponsored three young Japanese individuals with disabilities to attend the TOMODACHI Disability Leadership Program in America at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Boston. The program, which is in its third year, offers the participants a four-month training experience in leadership and advocacy.

2018 TOMODACHI Trainees visit Kana Takahashi’s internship site, the Early Intervention Program at Boston Children’s Hospital. (L to R) Tomoshige Kabetani, Ayumi Shinohara (early intervention specialist), Kana Takahashi and Keiji Oka.

Running from early August to mid-December, the program is part of the TOMODACHI Initiative, which invests in the next generation of Japanese and American leaders through educational, cultural and leadership programs. After a one-month introduction to the program and life in Boston, trainees pursue independent projects related to disability through an internship with a disability-focused government agency or community organization. They also attend weekly leadership seminars and take English classes at UMass Boston. Trainees stay with host families to deepen their experience of American life and culture.

The trainees come from a wide variety of backgrounds and interest areas. Tomoshige Kabetani obtained his doctorate at the Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry. He has extensive disability leadership experience, both personally and professionally. Kabetani led workshops on disability and universal design in dental healthcare practice for graduate students, faculty and staff at his university. In addition to his academics, Kabetani is an accomplished wheelchair rugby player.

As a trainee, Kabetani was interested in learning about adaptive sports in the U.S. He interned with Northeast Passage, an organization that is part of the University of New Hampshire and specializes in innovative, barrier-free recreation and health promotion programming. Kabetani also joined the Wildcats, New Hampshire’s wheelchair rugby team, and trained and competed with the team for four months both nationally and internationally.

Keiji Oka is a second-year economics and journalism student at the International Christian University in Tokyo. As a writer for the university’s media club, he observed diversity and inclusion initiatives in the U.S., and how to report on disability issues in a sensible and ethical manner.

Oka interned with the Asian American Studies Program at UMass Boston, where he learned about the process and techniques of digital storytelling. For his project, Oka interviewed members of a Boston-based Japanese parent disability support group and created a five-minute-long movie or “digital story” that he presented at the program award ceremony.

“I shifted my attitude and perspective from viewing disability as a personal issue I had to deal with to a social issue in which I wanted to be involved,” said Oka. “As an international journalist, I strongly wish to work globally on disability issues to contribute to this social movement in the future.”

Kana Takahashi studied child development at Fukuoka Jo-Gakuinn University. After graduation, she lived in Canada, working at a daycare program and learning about Canada’s policies and practices related to inclusion of children with disabilities. As a trainee, Takahashi, who was born with a visual impairment, hoped to increase her knowledge about early childhood development, disability and inclusion.

Takahashi interned with the Department of Early Intervention at Boston Children’s Hospital. There, she observed early intervention services provided to children and their families as part of home visits and community play group sessions. Reflecting on her experience, Takahashi said, “Our weekly leadership seminars and Boston life with other fellow trainees gave me opportunities to reflect on my own disability identity and leadership by sharing different perspectives and opinions.”

The three trainees presented their final projects at an award ceremony held on Nov. 28. “It was great to hear about their trainee experiences and how they will use what they learned to make a positive impact after they return to Japan,” said Samantha Yang, a workplace accommodations manager at Northrop Grumman, who attended the event.

In October 2018, Northrop Grumman was selected as a Leading Disability Employer by the National Organization on Disability for the third year in row. The company was recognized for its leadership in disability hiring and its commitment to building a disability inclusive workforce. In August 2018, the company received the highest ranking for the fourth year in a row on the Disability Equality Index, and received the Employer of the Year: Inspire Award, recognizing the company for its exemplary policies, strategies and initiatives that have resulted in measureable results in the areas of disability inclusiveness in the workplace, marketplace and supply chain.

The TOMODACHI Initiative is a public-private partnership between the U.S.-Japan Council and the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, with support from the Government of Japan. Born out of support for Japan’s recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake, TOMODACHI invests in the next generation of Japanese and American leaders through educational and cultural exchanges as well as leadership programs. The initiative seeks to foster a “TOMODACHI Generation” of young American and Japanese leaders who are committed to and engaged in strengthening U.S.-Japan relations, appreciate each other’s countries and cultures, and possess the global skills and mindsets needed to contribute to and thrive in a more cooperative, prosperous, and secure world. Please visit www.tomodachi.org for more information.

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products, and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, and logistics and modernization to customers worldwide. Please visit news.northropgrumman.com and follow us on Twitter, @NGCNews, for more information.

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Northrop Grumman Celebrates the Contributions Made by Women Across the Defence Industry and Supports the Women in Defence UK Awards

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 16:30:00 GMT

LONDON – Dec. 12, 2018 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) celebrated the outstanding contributions and achievements made by women from across the defence sector at a ceremony held at the Imperial War Museum in London.

Ben Palmer, director European strategy and business development, Northrop Grumman (far right) pictured with Angela Owen, founder of Women in Defence UK (2nd from right), the Secretary of State for Defence, Rt Hon Gavin Williamson MP (3rd from right) and the finalists in the STEM in Defence award category (right to left) – Lieutenant-Colonel Deborah Taylor, Army, Corporal Charlotte Dunn, Royal Air Force and Team G-Eng, BAE Systems.

The awards ceremony was hosted by BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour presenter Dame Jenni Murray with the Secretary of State for Defence, The Rt Hon Gavin Williamson MP announcing the winners.

Northrop Grumman was among the 30 finalists and had nominations in three categories; the Promotion of Gender Balance, Inclusive Teamwork and Unsung Heroines awards. This was the highest number of finalists by any company. In addition, Northrop Grumman sponsored the STEM in Defence category for the second consecutive year.

Northrop Grumman receptionist, Maggie O’Connell-Western, won the Unsung Heroines award in recognition of her unstinting loyalty to the company and tireless contribution in providing encouragement and support to others. Lieutenant Colonel Deborah Taylor, Army, won the STEM in Defence award category for her outstanding work in masterminding the first STEM careers showcase for secondary school girls hosted at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.

“Two areas that we are passionate about and which are vitally important for our future success are diversity in the workplace and inspiring future generations through STEM outreach,” said Ben Palmer, director, European strategy and business development, Northrop Grumman. “Creating a workforce and a workplace that values diversity and fosters inclusion is pivotal to promoting innovation and helping maintain leadership in technology. We are immensely proud of our finalists’ achievements and we offer our congratulations to Maggie O’Connell -Western and Lt Col Deborah Taylor on being inspiring ambassadors for the work that women do in defence. We look forward to the Women in Defence Awards in 2019.”

Now in its third year, the Women in Defence UK Awards had more than 300 nominations from across the defence community, including the Armed Forces, Civil Service, defence industry and the defence third sector organisations.

Women in Defence UK was founded in 2011 to recognise the contribution made by women across defence and to provide a platform for networking, discussion and the exchange of ideas and experiences for women working at all levels in both public sector and industry in UK defence.

Northrop Grumman is committed to expanding and enhancing the pipeline of diverse, talented STEM students globally and to providing funding for sustainable STEM programmes for schools and universities. Our primary STEM programmes in the UK are CyberCenturion and the Summer Time Advanced Aerospace Residency (STAAR) summer camp.

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Northrop Grumman Celebrates “Evening of Distinction” with National Society of Black Engineers Professionals

Scott Cahoon — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 14:00:00 GMT

Northrop Grumman’s Jessica Donaldson (center) delivered the keynote speech at the NSBE Professionals Evening of Distinction. Donaldson accepted an award behalf of Northrop Grumman and an individual award “for being an outstanding example of a true leader.”

The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Professionals honored Northrop Grumman and electronics engineering manager Jessica Donaldson on Nov. 17 during its Evening of Distinction 30th Anniversary and Scholarship Gala in Greenbelt, Maryland.

The event, keynoted by Donaldson, celebrated 30 years of NSBE Professionals who continue to excel academically and professionally, creating a positive impact in their community.

Northrop Grumman and Donaldson were honored for their continued support of NSBE Professionals and partnership with the organization.

On stage, Donaldson reflected on the NSBE’s history, starting as the dream of two young men at Purdue University and growing to its current 17,000 members and more than 500 chapters in the U.S. and abroad.

Donaldson shared her story, which included growing up as one of twelve siblings raised by a single mother in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York, after her parents divorced. She also talked about the tragic death of her brother, Robert, and the violence within her community. Despite significant hardships, all of her siblings grew up to become doctors, business professionals and entrepreneurs. In her speech, Donaldson implored the audience to heed their internal call to follow their dreams.

“You could have lived at any moment in history, but you exist right now,” Donaldson said. “Your dreams, whatever they are, have been planted inside of you to sprout at this very moment. So no matter what stage you are in life, how old you are, what you have or have not accomplished, embedded in you are dreams.”

During her 11-year career at Northrop Grumman, Donaldson has effectively led multiple efforts to implement more efficient business practices and organizational structure, earning internal accolades.She also lends time and energy to several philanthropic organizations, including Minority Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, NSBE, the Summer Engineering Experience for Kids programs, Maryland Business Roundtable for Education and more. Donaldson holds a Ph. D. in systems engineering from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

Proceeds from the event benefitted the Edward E. Barnette Jr. Community Impact Scholarship and the scholarships of local NSBE Professionals chapters.

NSBE, founded in 1975, supports and promotes the aspirations of collegiate and pre-collegiate students and technical professionals in engineering and technology.

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Northrop Grumman’s Adrian Cottin Receives Diversity Award at the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Conference

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 21:30:00 GMT

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Nov. 12, 2018 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) employee Adrian Cottin received the Diversity Award at the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) conference held this weekend in Cleveland, Ohio. SHPE awards honor outstanding professionals for their dedication, commitment, and selfless efforts to advance Hispanics in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Adrian Cottin, Northrop Grumman, 2018 SHPE award winner

Cottin is an electronics engineer in hardware engineering in Northrop Grumman Mission Systems supporting space, and research and development programs. He received the Diversity Award recognizing his efforts at work and in the community to support Hispanic advancement, and diversity and inclusion. He has been active in SHPE since 2000 and was the University of Maryland student chapter president in 2002-2003. Cottin has served as an executive board member of Adelante, the Northrop Grumman Hispanic employee resource group since 2007. Currently he is the vice chair of Adelante. Part of his community involvement includes supporting bi-monthly science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) events at Lakeland Elementary/Middle School in Baltimore City.

Cottin earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Maryland and a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Johns Hopkins University.

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Northrop Grumman’s Sandra Evers-Manly Received HENAAC Chairman’s Award at 2018 Great Minds in STEM™ Conference

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 20:30:00 GMT

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Oct. 31, 2018 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) employees Sandra Evers-Manly, José Castellón and Alejandro Salazar were honored recently for being outstanding role models in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at the 30th Annual Great Minds in STEM Hispanic Engineers National Achievement Awards Conference (HENAAC).

HENAAC recognizes the achievements and contributions of top professionals in the Hispanic community from academia, government, military and industry. They are innovators and STEM leaders who serve as role models to inspire young people to pursue technical careers with a focus on the Hispanic community. Award winners are peer reviewed and selected by a committee of representatives from industry, government, military and academic institutions.

Evers-Manly, Northrop Grumman vice president of global corporate responsibility and president of the Northrop Grumman Foundation, received the Chairman’s Award, presented to engineers, scientists or educators who have used the highest standards of their profession to make exceptional contributions to their profession or their community, thereby significantly advancing the positive image of STEM professionals in our society.

She is responsible for Northrop Grumman’s enterprise-wide charitable giving, corporate citizenship, diversity and inclusion, the employee assistance program, equal employment opportunity, ethics and business conduct, Operation IMPACT and workplace accommodations. She was instrumental in founding and helping build the Northrop Grumman Foundation, which is committed to promoting STEM-related national education initiatives.

Under Evers-Manly’s leadership Northrop Grumman has produced a Corporate Responsibility Report since 2008 that highlights the company’s ongoing commitment to corporate responsibility including diversity and inclusion; employee engagement; support for STEM education; environmental sustainability; supplier diversity and ethics. For the last nine years, Northrop Grumman has earned a top 50 ranking for diversity from DiversityInc. This year the company was ranked 23rd on the listing and was rated the No. 1 company for veterans (for the second year in a row), No. 2 for support to people with disabilities (for the second year in a row) and No. 2 for diversity councils.

She has also been instrumental in guiding Northrop Grumman’s commitment to expanding and enhancing the pipeline of diverse, talented STEM students globally. In 2017, Northrop Grumman and the Northrop Grumman Foundation invested more than $20 million in STEM programs, including for the first time an innovative Northrop Grumman Foundation partnership with EarthEcho International, whose mission is to inspire young people worldwide to act now for a sustainable environmental future.

Evers-Manly earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California. She is the executive producer of five short films on the impact of gang violence as well as the Academy Award-nominated short film, Last Breeze of Summer. She has developed an animated series, “Imani: the Super Little Engineer,” which introduces girls and students of color to the world of engineering and other STEM fields.

Castellón, the director of Global Hawk development in Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his more than 30-years of exemplary service and commitment to STEM. He has led technical teams involving large hardware projects, research and development activities and functional organizations. He has significant experience in systems engineering and has led efforts to increase affordability and effectiveness for Northrop Grumman aircraft and space programs.

In 2013, he was named the director of Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems global diversity and inclusion with responsibility for driving diversity and inclusion strategies and programs across a 20,000 person organization focused on the recruitment, development and retention of a diverse talent base.

Castellón has been active in the Hispanic community at Northrop Grumman. In 2003, he became the chair of the Adelante Hispanic employee resource group (ERG) at the company’s Redondo Beach, California facility. In 2009, he lead the standup of a company-wide, all-volunteer Hispanic ERG called One Adelante and was the first chair of the group. He has represented Northrop Grumman on the Great Minds in STEM (GMiS) Executive Ambassador Council for the past ten years and was a member of the GMiS Corporate and Government Advisory Council. Castellón was instrumental in bringing the Viva Technology Program to Northrop Grumman, a K-12 education program focused on inspiring students to pursue careers in STEM. He also co-developed the Northrop Grumman High School Innovation Challenge. In 2007, he received the HENAAC Professional Achievement Award.

Castellón earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering from California State University, Northridge, and a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University.

Salazar is a logistics systems engineer in Northrop Grumman Mission Systems. He received a Luminary Award for his leadership in STEM and his achievements in engineering and logistics. He is the author of a white paper on launch training and has a patent pending on the use of batteries in deployable devices.

Salazar was the vice chair of the Northrop Grumman Adelante, Hispanic employee resource group and is an active member of Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, and a master’s degree in engineering management from California State University, Northridge.

To view pictures of the awards winners, click here.

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Northrop Grumman Selected as a 2018 “Leading Disability Employer” by the National Organization on Disability

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 13:00:00 GMT

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Oct. 8, 2018 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has been named a 2018 National Organization on Disability Leading Disability Employer™ for its leadership in disability hiring and its commitment to building a disability inclusive workforce.

NOD Leading Disability Employers are chosen based on data furnished by the companies in response to the NOD Disability Employment Tracker™, a confidential assessment that benchmarks companies’ disability inclusion programs for climate and culture; people practices; talent sourcing; workplace and technology; and strategy and metrics. Results from the tracker are prioritized based on historic disability employment outcomes and percentage of people with disabilities in their workforce.

“Technology companies succeed or fail based on the intellectual capital we recruit and retain,” said Wes Bush, chairman and chief executive officer, Northrop Grumman. “Individuals with disabilities comprise a resource of incredible value and they add an important aspect to the diversity of the global workforce. It is vital for the business community to understand the extraordinary value of this talent pool.”

In August, Northrop Grumman received the highest ranking for the fourth year in a row on the Disability Equality Index, a ranking produced by the American Association of People with Disabilities and Disability:IN. The company also received their Employer of the Year award for significant policies, strategies and initiatives that have resulted in measureable results in disability inclusiveness in the workplace.

“Northrop Grumman actively seeks to attract and retain employees of all abilities because of the value they bring to the workplace,” said Sandra Evers-Manly, Northrop Grumman’s vice president of global corporate responsibility, and president of the Northrop Grumman Foundation. “Our senior leadership commitment and the involvement of our employees have helped us to create a work environment that values diversity and inclusion and employees with disabilities are an important component of our diverse population.”

Northrop Grumman Victory Over Impairment and Challenge Enterprise (VOICE) employee resource group members

Some Northrop Grumman initiatives supporting employees with disabilities include an online accommodation tool for requests and case tracking; increased accessibility of our website, including the careers section; expanded accessibility at our locations; and adoption of a more focused approach for posting job requisitions with disability related job boards.

Additionally, Northrop Grumman’s Operation IMPACT (Injured Military Pursuing Assisted Career Transition) program, which was created in 2005, provides personalized placement assistance, community outreach and workplace accommodations for severely injured service members transitioning to civilian employment. In 2009, Northrop Grumman established the Operation IMPACT Network of Champions, a group of 90 companies and partners that share job candidates, best practices and create wider opportunities for veterans with disabilities.

NOD is a private, nonprofit organization that seeks to increase employment opportunities for the 80 percent of working-age Americans with disabilities who are not employed. To achieve this goal, NOD offers a suite of employment solutions, tailored to meet leading companies’ workforce needs. For more information visit www.NOD.org.

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Northrop Grumman Describes Global Corporate Responsibility Activities in 2017 Report

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 14:00:00 GMT

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Aug. 20, 2018 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) released its 2017 Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR), highlighting the company’s ongoing commitment to corporate responsibility including diversity and inclusion; employee engagement; support for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education; environmental sustainability; supplier diversity and ethics. This is the 11th year the company has published a corporate responsibility report.

“Global corporate responsibility, environmental sustainability, and social and corporate governance are fundamental to our business and our interactions with customers, employees, suppliers and the communities where we operate,” said Wes Bush, Northrop Grumman’s chairman and chief executive officer. “Building a best culture remains our objective and we achieve this by making continual progress on engagement, diversity and inclusion; staying true to our corporate values; and maintaining our steadfast commitment to high standards of ethics, integrity, compliance and exemplary corporate governance.”

The 2017 CRR is consistent with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines. GRI is a third-party organization that has developed a widely-used environmental, social and governance reporting framework. The report is also evaluated by an independent external review panel that provides feedback and advice from a stakeholder perspective. The CRR is available online at: http://www.northropgrumman.com/CorporateResponsibility/Documents/pdfs/2017-noc-cr-report.pdf

“Each year we publish this report and examine our corporate responsibility activities with the objective of informing our stakeholders of our progress and seeking areas where we can improve,” said Sandra Evers-Manly, Northrop Grumman’s vice president of global corporate responsibility, and president of the Northrop Grumman Foundation. “The global environment we operate in is ever diverse and changing. The corporate responsibility report helps us to keep pace with these dynamic conditions and gives us the opportunity to sustain our dedication to our values which are fundamental to our operations.”

Some 2017 report highlights include:

We continue to make progress toward achieving the goals of our five-year diversity plan. Among our achievements, female leaders increased from 25.2 percent in 2016 to 26.3 percent in 2017.
As we grow our business, we do so with sustainability in focus. In 2017 we exceeded our greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal and we maintained our commitment to achieve a 30 percent reduction by 2020.
Our annual training and ethics communications continued to support our values-based ethics program that allows our Northrop Grumman employees to maximize individual and company success.
Northrop Grumman and the Northrop Grumman Foundation continued their commitment to education by investing more than $20 million in STEM programs. Among our initiatives, for the first time the Northrop Grumman Foundation partnered with EarthEcho International, whose mission is to inspire young people worldwide to act now for a sustainable future.

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics and modernization to customers worldwide. Please visit news.northropgrumman.com and follow us on Twitter, @NGCNews, for more information.

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Northrop Grumman Named a 2018 “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” and Receives the “Employer of the Year: Inspire Award”

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 14:00:00 GMT

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Aug. 16, 2018 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has received the highest ranking for the fourth year in a row on the Disability Equality Index (DEI), and it received the Employer of the Year: Inspire Award, recognizing the company for its exemplary policies, strategies and initiatives that have resulted in measureable results in the areas of disability inclusiveness in the workplace, marketplace and supply chain.

The DEI is an initiative between the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and Disability:IN (formerly the US Business Leadership Network), jointly designed by disability advocates and business leaders and it is a trusted, comprehensive benchmarking tool for disability inclusion. The Index measures key performance indicators across organizational culture, leadership, accessibility, employment, community engagement, support services and supplier diversity.

Northrop Grumman received the Employer of the Year: Inspire Award for being a top employer for advancing its disability inclusion journey and strategies and practices that have produced measurable success in many areas. The award recognized the leadership of Wes Bush, Northrop Grumman chairman and chief executive officer and the company’s self-identification campaign launched in 2014, the centralized workplace accommodations online request portal and the case management system program started in 2015.

In the 2017 DEI ranking, the company’s Victory Over Impairment and Challenge Enterprise (VOICE) employee resource group was recognized with a Disability:IN leadership award as the program which most exemplifies strategies and initiatives that have resulted in measurable results in the area of disability inclusion in the workplace. Northrop Grumman’s VOICE organization strives to develop a sense of community and empowerment among individuals with disabilities (both apparent and non-apparent), advocates and employees with family members with a disability.

“We are very pleased with our progress on disability inclusion and the success of our programs,” said Sandra Evers-Manly, Northrop Grumman’s vice president of global corporate responsibility, and president of the Northrop Grumman Foundation. “Our senior leadership commitment and the involvement of our employees have helped us to create a work environment that values diversity and inclusion and employees with disabilities are an important component of our diverse population.”

Sandra Evers-Manly (center), Northrop Grumman vice president of global corporate responsibility, and president of the Northrop Grumman Foundation, receives the Inspire Award, for being a Top Employer for advancing disability inclusion strategies and practices. Presenting the award were Ben-Saba Hasan, senior vice president and chief culture, diversity and inclusion officer, Walmart Inc. (left); and Jill Houghton, president and chief executive officer of Disability:IN.

Northrop Grumman actively seeks to attract and retain employees of all abilities because of the value they bring to the workplace. Some initiatives include an online accommodation tool for requests and case tracking; increased accessibility of our website, including the careers section; expanded accessibility at our locations; and adoption of a more focused approach for posting job requisitions with disability related job boards.

Additionally, Northrop Grumman’s Operation IMPACT (Injured Military Pursuing Assisted Career Transition) program, which was created in 2005, provides personalized placement assistance, community outreach and workplace accommodations for severely injured service members transitioning to civilian employment. In 2009 Northrop Grumman established the Operation IMPACT Network of Champions, a group of more than 110 companies and partners that share job candidates, best practices and create wider opportunities for veterans with disabilities.

More information on the Disability:IN and AAPD rankings can be found here: https://www.disabilityequalityindex.org/top_companies

Northrop Grumman Victory Over Impairment and Challenge Enterprise (VOICE) employee resource group members who attended the Disability:IN 2018 Annual Conference.

Northrop Grumman attendees at the 2018 Disability:IN conference

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Northrop Grumman Named a 2018 Top 50 Company for Diversity by DiversityInc

Mon, 21 May 2018 14:00:00 GMT

Top ranked aerospace and defense company for the ninth year in a row

Rated first in support to veterans; number two for support for people with disabilities; and number two for diversity councils

FALLS CHURCH, Va., May 21, 2018 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has been ranked 23rd on DiversityInc’s annual list for the Top 50 Companies for Diversity. The company moved up from 29th in 2017 and was once again the top rated aerospace and defense company. In the DiversityInc specialty lists rankings Northrop Grumman was rated No. 1 for veterans (for the second year in a row), No. 2 for support to people with disabilities (for the second year in a row) and No. 2 for diversity councils. For the last nine years Northrop Grumman has earned a Top 50 ranking for diversity from DiversityInc.

Northrop Grumman was the top ranked aerospace and defense company and rated number 1 for support to veterans

For its veterans support, Northrop Grumman was recognized by DiversityInc for demonstrating diversity-management initiatives that are having the best results in recruiting and promoting veterans who make up a high percentage of the workforce; hiring practices including accommodations for spouses of veterans; percentage of philanthropic endeavors aimed at veterans; and percentage of procurement spent with veterans with disabilities.

In 2017, approximately 25 percent of the company’s new hires were veterans.

Northrop Grumman has a number of initiatives to support veterans including a Veteran Inclusion Committee whose mission is to support veteran engagement, inclusion and retention; Operation IMPACT (Injured Military Pursuing Assisted Career Transition), a unique, award-winning, diversity program within Northrop Grumman focused on assisting severely wounded service members as they transition from the military to a private-sector career; and the VERITAS all-inclusive employee resource group which is committed to recognizing and supporting active duty and reservists, National Guard members and veterans through community outreach and networking programs aligned with company business objectives.

Northrop Grumman has also recently received other significant recognition for its diversity, inclusion and engagement initiatives, including:

Northrop Grumman was recognized for its support to veterans as one of the top 100 companies in the 2018 Military Times Best for Vets Employers survey.

Last year Northrop Grumman received the highest ranking for the third year in a row on the Disability Equality Index (DEI), an annual benchmarking tool for companies to self-report their disability policies and practices. The DEI is a US Business Leadership Network and American Association of People with Disabilities effort that measures where companies are “excelling in their commitment to inclusive environmental, social and governance policies,” according to the groups.

Earlier this year, Northrop Grumman received a Catalyst Award for its “Build the Best Culture, Leverage the Power of Women” campaign which helped to accelerate the progress of women in the workplace. Among other areas, the company was recognized for increasing the number of women on the executive team from 2010 to 2016 from 8.3 percent to 46 percent; and at the vice president level representation of women in that time period went up from 15.5 percent to 29 percent.

Details on Northrop Grumman's diversity and inclusion efforts can be found at http://www.northropgrumman.com/CorporateResponsibility/Diversity/Pages/default.aspx.

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, and logistics and modernization to customers worldwide. Please visit news.northropgrumman.com and follow us on Twitter, @NGCNews, for more information.

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Northrop Grumman Signs Mentor Protégé Agreement with S&K Electronics

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 22:30:00 GMT

BALTIMORE – Dec. 5, 2017 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has signed a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) mentor protégé agreement with S&K Electronics, a Small Disadvantaged and HUBZone Business chartered and owned by the confederated Salish and Kootenai tribes. Located on the Flathead Reservation in Ronan, Montana, S&K Electronics will receive development assistance from Northrop Grumman, which will support S&K Electronics’ capabilities to manufacture printed circuit card assemblies for Northrop Grumman programs.

The DoD Mentor-Protégé Program provides a framework for prime contractors to pair with small businesses to help their protégés expand their business skills and better compete for DoD contracts. The relationships benefit the protégé, the mentor and DoD. The mentor protégé program is part of the DoD’s Office of Small Business Programs and is a key initiative within Northrop Grumman’s Global Supply Chain Supplier Diversity Program.

Northrop Grumman will provide training and support to help S&K Electronics optimize its processes, enhance its equipment and technology and improve the knowledge and skills of its workforce. As part of the program, Salish Kootenai College will provide training and certification on the use of 3D printers and potentially offer additional, related training.

“Northrop Grumman has had a positive relationship with S&K Electronics for several years and is pleased to embark on this mentor protégé agreement,” said Janine Nyre, sector vice president of global supply chain, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems. “As a result of the U.S. Department of Defense’s sponsorship our partnership is now able to do even more. Supporting S&K Electronics’ capabilities benefits both Northrop Grumman and DoD, and I am especially excited about the real world training opportunities that will soon be available to students at Salish Kootenai College.”

“This agreement marks the start of another level of engagement with Northrop Grumman that speaks well of our two companies’ past collaboration,” said Lawrence Hall, president of S&K Electronics. “We are looking forward to improving our skills and processes in order to provide world class manufacturing services to Northrop Grumman and DoD.”

Northrop Grumman has exceeded the 23 percent statutory small business goal for more than 10 straight years and more than 32 percent of its suppliers are small businesses and women, or minority-owned firms. Northrop Grumman has mentored more than 130 small businesses through the DoD Mentor-Protégé Program since 1992 and has received 23 Nunn-Perry Awards, more than any other company in the program. Nunn-Perry awards are the highest honor a company can receive in the Mentor Protégé program.

L to R: Steven Michaels, Northrop Grumman; David Sikora, United States Air Force; Larry Hall, S&K Electronics; and Sandra Boham, Salish Kootenai College display the signed mentor protégé partnership certificates.

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Northrop Grumman Earns Top Score in 2018 Corporate Equality Index

Fri, 10 Nov 2017 20:00:00 GMT

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Nov. 10, 2017 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) received a perfect score of 100 percent on the 2018 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) workplace equality, administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation

“We are pleased to receive this ranking for a fourth year in a row, which demonstrates our continued focus on this important area,” said Sandra Evers-Manly, vice president, global corporate responsibility, Northrop Grumman and president, Northrop Grumman Foundation. “Northrop Grumman believes that creating a workplace that values diversity and fosters inclusion is pivotal to promoting innovation and increasing productivity and profitability, and is a central reason for our business success. Supporting our LGBT employees is a vital component of our diversity and inclusion commitment, and our drive to build the best culture at Northrop Grumman.”

The 2018 CEI survey evaluated LGBT-related policies and practices including non-discrimination workplace protections, domestic partner benefits, transgender-inclusive health care benefits, competency programs, and public engagement with the LGBT community. By satisfying all of the criteria Northrop Grumman has been designated as a CEI Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality.

Northrop Grumman has produced a comprehensive transgender toolkit and education program for managers and employees; employees and the company have participated in several recent Pride parades; and led by the company’s Pride in Diversity Alliance employee resource group, has been involved in many LGBT community activities.

For more information on the 2018 Corporate Equality Index or to download a copy of the report, visit www.hrc.org/cei.

Earlier this year Northrop Grumman was ranked 29th on DiversityInc's annual list for the Top 50 Companies for Diversity. The company remained the top rated aerospace and defense company in the overall rankings and was ranked No. 1 for veterans, and No. 2 for executive women and support for people with disabilities.

Northrop Grumman employees participated in the 2017 Chicago Pride Parade

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Northrop Grumman’s Christy Predaina Receives Emerging Leader Award at Society of Women Engineer’s Conference

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 14:00:00 GMT

Christy Predaina, director of program management operations, Northrop Grumman Technology Services

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Oct. 30, 2017 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) employee Christine M. Predaina received the Emerging Leader Award at the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) annual conference held this weekend in Austin, Texas. She was recognized for demonstrating leadership while developing the next generation of engineering trailblazers and for advancing an innovative approach to systems engineering collaboration. SWE advocates for change for women in engineering and its annual awards program recognizes innovators and leaders who are supporting the enrichment and advancement of women in engineering.

Mary Petryszyn, sector vice president and general manager of the Land and Avionics C4ISR division for Northrop Grumman’s

Mary Petryszyn, sector vice president and general manager ,Land and Avionics C4ISR division, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems

Mission Systems sector, was a keynote speaker at the conference. With a theme of “Life, Love and Leadership,” Petryszyn spoke about her journey in engineering and how life experiences can shape your personal and professional growth. She shared lessons learned from her own career, including insights regarding relationship-building, learning, leadership and embracing challenges.

Predaina is director of program management operations for Northrop Grumman’s Technology Services sector overseeing program performance across a diverse multi-billion dollar global portfolio. Previously she led teams through complex engineering problems in hardware design and manufacturing; software; technology research and development; systems integration; engineering process improvement; mission assurance; and multi-national global security programs.

Predaina is active in Northrop Grumman employee resource groups, is the executive sponsor of the global Northrop Grumman Women’s International Network and has mentored many engineering students and young professionals. She had a feature role in DiscoverE’s Girl Day national social media campaign during National Engineers Week. Predaina is a life member of SWE and was a catalyst for sponsoring hundreds of SWE memberships at Northrop Grumman.

She earned bachelor’s degrees in computer science, and astrophysical and planetary sciences from the University of Colorado, and a master’s degree in engineering management from George Washington University.

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Northrop Grumman’s Naomi Hernandez and Tizoc Loza Honored at 2017 Great Minds in STEM HENAAC Conference

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 20:45:00 GMT

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Oct. 23, 2017 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) employees Naomi Hernandez and Tizoc Loza were honored for being outstanding role models in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) this weekend at the 29th Annual Great Minds in STEM HENAAC Conference in Pasadena, California.

HENAAC recognizes the achievements and contributions of top professionals in the Hispanic community from academia, government, military and industry. They are innovators and STEM leaders

Naomi Hernandez, Northrop Grumman

who serve as role models to inspire young people to pursue technical careers with a focus on the Hispanic community. Award winners are peer reviewed and selected by a committee of representatives from industry, government, military and academic institutions.

Hernandez, a lead project engineer with Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, received a HENAAC Luminary Award. She has been actively involved with the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) serving on the national board of directors, has received the SHPE Junipero Serra Award and the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility Young Hispanic Corporate Achiever Award. She works with Northrop Grumman’s Adelante employee resource group, the SHPE Central Florida chapter and mentors Hispanic engineering students. She earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering and a master’s degree in systems engineering from Southern Methodist University.

Loza, the Northrop Grumman manager for global supplier diversity programs, received the HENAAC Santiago Rodriguez Diversity Award. He is responsible for the development and implementation of the Small Business Innovation Research Program, which supports the transfer of technology to small businesses and universities, and he manages the Northrop Grumman Mentor-Protégé program. He supports education working with Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions, Tribal Colleges/Universities and other Minority Institutions to identify scholarship awards, research and development programs, and subcontracting opportunities. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and international business from California State University, Long Beach, and a master’s with an emphasis in supply chain from Strayer University, Alexandria, Virginia.

Tizoc Loza, Northrop Grumman

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Northrop Grumman’s Alisha Madison and Joanee’ Johnson Honored at Women of Color STEM Conference

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 14:00:00 GMT

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Oct. 9, 2017 –Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) employees Alisha Madison and Joanee’ Johnson were honored at the 22nd Annual Women of Color STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Conference in Detroit this weekend. The conference recognizes outstanding women in STEM fields, provides opportunities for professional development, networking and recruiting, and promotes the increased involvement of women and minority groups in STEM careers by highlighting the success of others.

Alisha Madison, Northrop Grumman

Joanee' Johnson, Northrop Grumman

Madison received the College-level Promotion of Education award which “demonstrates an exemplary commitment to enhancing the opportunities for minorities in technology careers through promotion of scientific and technical education programs,” according to the conference organizers. She is a senior manager of business process analysis and proposal management for Northrop Grumman’s Aerospace Systems sector.

Madison is active in the community and she started the Bella Network in 2016 to give underrepresented women access to corporate, professional and entrepreneurial women that can help them elevate their careers and businesses to the next level of success. She earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of California at Irvine and a master’s degree in business from Howard University, Washington, D.C.

Johnson, manager of mission assurance for Northrop Grumman Technology Services received the Industry – Community Service award, which recognizes an employee “who uses technology in novel ways to improve access to jobs and educational opportunities, and boost understanding of technology's potential to improve access to useful services.”

She is a Six Sigma Green Belt and has more than 27 years of technical experience in Capability Maturity Model Integration Level 5 software development, and program and engineering management. Johnson’s community service recognition includes a Leadership and Community Involvement award from the San Diego chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and a Woman of Distinction award from Women Incorporated, San Diego. She is active in Northrop Grumman employee resource groups supporting women, African-Americans, Hispanics and Asian-Pacific Islander Americans; the San Diego chapter of Jack and Jill of America; Girl Scouts of America; and the NSBE Summer Engineering Experience for Kids program. Johnson earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Tennessee State University and a master’s degree in engineering management from National University.

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Northrop Grumman Named a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion”

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 19:00:00 GMT

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Aug. 23, 2017 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has received the highest ranking for the third year in a row on the Disability Equality Index (DEI), an annual benchmarking tool for companies to self-report their disability policies and practices. The DEI is a US Business Leadership Network (USBLN) and American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) effort that measures where companies are “excelling in their commitment to inclusive environmental, social and governance policies,” according to the groups.

More information on the USBLN and AAPD rankings can be found here: https://www.disabilityequalityindex.org/top_companies

As a result of Northrop Grumman’s high score, it is considered a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” by the index. In addition, the company’s Victory Over Impairment and Challenge Enterprise (VOICE) employee resource group was recognized with a 2017 USBLN leadership award as the program which most exemplifies “strategies and initiatives that have resulted in measurable results in the area of disability inclusion in the workplace, marketplace and supply chain.” Northrop Grumman’s VOICE organization strives to develop a sense of community and empowerment among individuals with disabilities - both apparent and non-apparent, advocates and employees with family members with a disability.

“Northrop Grumman is committed to creating a work environment that values diversity and inclusion and employees with disabilities are an important component of our diverse population,” said Sandra Evers-Manly, Northrop Grumman’s vice president of global corporate responsibility, and president of the Northrop Grumman Foundation. “We are pleased with our high score on the index and the recognition for our VOICE employee resource group as it demonstrates our progress in continuing to support our workforce with disabilities.”

Additionally, we are very proud of the Operation IMPACT (Injured Military Pursuing Assisted Career Transition) program we created in 2005 that provides personalized placement assistance, community outreach and workplace accommodations for severely injured service members transitioning to civilian employment. In 2009 Northrop Grumman established the Operation IMPACT Network of Champions, a group of more than 110 companies and partners that share job candidates, best practices and create wider opportunities for veterans with disabilities.

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Northrop Grumman Named a 2017 Top 50 Company for Diversity by DiversityInc

Thu, 01 Jun 2017 12:00:00 GMT

FALLS CHURCH, Va., June 1, 2017 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has been ranked 29th on DiversityInc’s annual list for the Top 50 Companies for Diversity. The company moved up from 31st in 2016 and was once again the only aerospace and defense company to make the Top 50 list. In the DiversityInc specialty lists rankings Northrop Grumman was rated No. 1 for veterans, No. 2 for executive women and support for people with disabilities, and No. 3 for diversity councils. For the last eight years Northrop Grumman has earned a Top 50 ranking for diversity from DiversityInc.

The company was recognized for its continued commitment to diversity and inclusion, for its diversity and inclusion Leadership Council, its robust global supplier diversity program and its continuing talent development initiatives.

“Like many global companies, we operate in a dynamic and highly competitive business environment,” said Wes Bush, chairman, chief executive officer and president, Northrop Grumman Corporation. “We have learned from experience that our continued success depends on our ability to maintain an inclusive environment with diversity of background and thought in all levels of our organization. We are committed to building the best culture at Northrop Grumman and diversity and inclusion are central to that goal.”

“We consistently strive to foster an open and trusting environment that values diversity, is truly inclusive and creates strong engagement for all members of the Northrop Grumman team,” said Sandra Evers-Manly, Northrop Grumman vice president of global corporate responsibility, and president of the Northrop Grumman Foundation. “We have a broad and global mindset which focuses on gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status and other characteristics. We remain devoted to enhancing diversity and inclusion and I’m proud of the progress we have made. For example, in 2016 more than 50 percent of our college hires were diverse candidates; we participated in 12 diversity conferences to recruit new employees and develop talent; we were honored to receive the distinction of a 100 percent ranking on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index; were named a top company for executive women; and we earned a perfect rating on the Disability Equality Index.”

Details on Northrop Grumman's diversity and inclusion efforts can be found at: http://www.northropgrumman.com/CorporateResponsibility/Diversity/Pages/default.aspx.

The 2017 Top 50 Companies for Diversity results are featured on ‪DiversityInc.com and in DiversityInc magazine. For more information, visit www.diversityinc.com

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