Excellent company, fun jobs, but poor pay. - Network Support Tech IV Northrop Grumman Employee Review

4.0
Aug 9, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Northrop really seems to have their act together in the IT division. Most of the processes and procedures are very standardized (organized) and work pretty well throughout the company. Also, working for a Government defense contractor tends to give one a tremendous sense of pride and increased patriotism for our fine country.

Cons

HR supposedly uses fair market value for salaries. I know for a fact I am grossly underpaid for my skills / location / and knowledge.

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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