Operations Manager applicants have rated the interview process at Northrop Grumman with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 75% positive. To compare, the company-average is 74.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Operations Manager roles take an average of 12 days to get hired, when considering 4 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Northrop Grumman overall takes an average of 32 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Northrop Grumman as a Operations Manager according to 4 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 33%
Background check: 17%
Group panel interview: 17%
Other: 17%
Skills test: 17%
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I applied in-person. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Northrop Grumman
Interview
Easy and normal. Lots of questions but the usual questions about yourself and experience and what you can bring to the organization. It was formal and one on one. I learned some from the experience.
I was first screened through the hiring manager via a Technical screening interview . I then had a 2nd interview that was a behavioral interview with a panel of 5 individuals
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Provide me an example of a time when you encountered a challenging coworker and what you did to work together.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Northrop Grumman (Huntsville, AL) in Sep 2025
Interview
The interview process was virtual video calls with mostly behavioral and situational based questions. There were multiple rounds of interviews with key individuals from the potential teams and business units. The scheduling and results of the interview process were quick.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell about a time where you saw a problem and potential solution differently than your supervisor and how did you approach it?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Northrop Grumman (New York, NY) in Jan 2023
Interview
It was a lengthy interview process. There was three stages to the process, where you meet and discuss your strengths and weaknesses with a representative from several different teams. You go over your resume and past work experience to figure out what your role would be within the company