Operation IMPACT (Injured Military Pursuing Assisted Career Transition)

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1 Operation IMPACT (Injured Military Pursuing Assisted Career Transition) January 2013 Operation IMPACT Program Management Office

2 Northrop Grumman Today Leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide (NYSE: NOC) Core competencies are aligned with the current and future needs of our customers and address emerging global security challenges in key areas that are critical to the defense of the nation and it s allies, such as: Unmanned systems Cybersecurity C4ISR Logsitics 2 75,000 People 50 States 25 Countries

with the current and future needs of our customers and address emerging global security challenges in key areas that are critical to

3 Four Operating Sectors at a Glance Aerospace Systems Electronic Systems Information Systems Technical Services A premier provider of manned and unmanned aircraft, space systems, missile systems and advanced technologies critical to the nation s security. Key products include: Global Hawk, Fire Scout and UCAS-D unmanned aircraft systems; B-2 stealth bomber; E-2D Advanced Hawkeye; Joint STARS targeting and battle management system; James Webb Space Telescope; Advanced EHF communications payload, and Space Tracking and Surveillance System. A leader in airborne radar, navigation, electronic countermeasures, precision weapons, airspace management, space payloads, marine and naval systems, communications, biodefense, and government systems. Key products include: F-16, F- 22 and F-35 active electronically scanned array sensors; airborne early warning and control radars; Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar system; LITENING targeting and sensor system; systems for digital electronic warfare, aircraft missile defense and air defense; integrated bridge systems; situational awareness and fiber-optic gyro-based navigation; and automated postal sorting equipment. 3 Check out Northrop Grumman and each sector on A global provider of advanced information solutions for defense, intelligence, civil agencies and commercial customers. Key products include: Force XXI Battle Command, Brigade and Below/Blue Force Tracker; Guardrail; cybersecurity solutions; Automated Biometric Identification System; Centers for Disease Control Information Technology Services; theater and operational command and control systems; networked communications products; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems; enterprise systems; next-generation networking solutions; unmanned ground systems; 911 public safety systems; and systems integration services. A premier supplier of life cycle solutions and long-term technical services for customers globally. Key capabilities include: Systems support, training and simulation and life cycle optimization and engineering for programs such as KC-10 Extender refueling aircraft logistics support; Nevada National Security Site management and operations; U.S. Army Battle Combat Training Program; Hunter unmanned aerial vehicle life cycle support; and biometric capture services for the Department of Homeland Security.

Key products include: Global Hawk, Fire Scout and UCAS-D unmanned aircraft systems; B-2 stealth bomber; E-2D Advanced Hawkeye; Joint STARS targeting and battle management system; James Webb Space

MISSION To provide career transition support to military service members and their families who have been severely injured while deployed in

4 MISSION To provide career transition support to military service members and their families who have been severely injured while deployed in combat operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) or Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) by identifying potential career opportunities. 4

deployed in combat operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

5 Our History Our Team Started by one employee in 2005 in the Mission Systems Sector but later became an enterprise-wide initiative Created to provide career transition assistance for severely injured former military personnel Launched Network of Champions (NoC) in 2009 after other companies expressed the desire to start similar programs Recognized by the Departments of Defense, Labor and Veterans Affairs as a leading program for wounded warrior recruitment and assistance Our Approach Program Overview Dedicated team comprised of: Program Manager provides strategic direction and focuses on maximizing program efficiency and ROI Placement Manager enrolls candidates and oversees the candidate management process Outreach Ambassador creates awareness about the program and actively recruits NoC member companies Health Services Manager oversees the accommodations process across the enterprise Sector Leads promote hiring and support recruitment activities in their sectors Our Network Candidates are recruited from various sources, including career fairs, the NGC website and a variety of referrals Once enrolled, candidates are provided a centralized contact to actively market their skills internally and throughout the Network of Champions The OI team maintains the connection with candidates post hire to ensure a smooth transition and provide on-going coaching and career guidance OI has developed strong relationships with the VA, DOD, DOL, various wounded warrior programs and other organizations who support wounded warriors The NoC, led by NG, is comprised of nearly 100 employers and resources committed to provide similar assistance to OI candidates Meet bi-monthly to share best practices relevant to wounded warrior transition With candidate s permission, share resume with NoC employers to provide a wider base of opportunity for candidate 5

Affairs as a leading program for wounded warrior recruitment and assistance Our Approach Program Overview Dedicated team comprised of: Program Manager provides strategic direction and focuses on

6 Eligibility Criteria for Support Through Operation IMPACT Career transition services provided through Operation IMPACT are offered to those wounded warriors who are classified as severely injured (as described below). To be eligible, the candidate must be transitioning from military service and meet all of the following criteria establishing them as severely injured : 1. Suffer from injuries or illnesses incurred while deployed in overseas contingency operations supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and/or Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) since September 11, And either a. Receive a physical disability rating of 30% or greater from the DOD or VA in one or more specific categories that substantially affect one or more major life functions: Blindness/loss of vision Post Traumatic Stress Deafness/hearing loss Severe burns Fatal/incurable disease Spinal cord injury/paralysis Loss of limb Traumatic Brain Injury Permanent disfigurement Any other condition requiring extensive hospitalizations or multiple surgeries.or b. Receive a combined physical disability rating equal to or greater than 50% for any other combat or combat related condition.

Suffer from injuries or illnesses incurred while deployed in overseas contingency operations supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and/or Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) since September 11, 2001

7 Recruiting for Operation IMPACT Candidates Northrop Grumman s Operation IMPACT Team recruit eligible candidates from various sources: Targeted job fairs Referrals from various organizations; the following list is not all inclusive but represents a sample of organizations who refer eligible candidates Army Wounded Warrior Program (AW2) USMC Wounded Warrior Regiment Veteran s Administration Employment Counselors Navy Safe Harbor USAF Wounded Warrior Program Wounded Warrior Project Northrop Grumman Website 7

sample of organizations who refer eligible candidates Army Wounded Warrior Program (AW2) USMC Wounded Warrior Regiment Veteran

Hiring Activity Month Ending Jan 2013 Engineers Human Resources Buyer 8 Systems Administration Administrative Assistant Technical Writer Meet with 3000+ service members to

8 Hiring Activity Month Ending Jan 2013 Engineers Human Resources Buyer 8 Systems Administration Administrative Assistant Technical Writer Meet with service members to determine eligibility 118 On Board 56 Hired by Network of Champion Companies Currently working with 100+ ready for placement Subcontract Administrator Records Rep Security Management

to determine eligibility 118 On Board 56 Hired by Network of Champion Companies

9 Network of Champions The OI Network of Champions (NOC) was established in May 2009 as a forum to: Build community partnerships Provide wider network for employment opportunities for wounded warriors Share information on various outreach activities Leverage best practices With the candidate s permission, Northrop Grumman will share his/her resume with our partnering NOC companies Candidate list distributed to NOC members on a regular basis All candidates referred meet the eligibility criteria for OI support Only resume and information regarding their skills and abilities are shared; no information on their disability is provided 9

Northrop Grumman will share his/her resume with our partnering NOC companies Candidate list distributed to NOC members on a regular basis All candidates

10 Network of Champions Expectations There s no membership fee or cost to join the OI NOC! Members are expected to: Treat the candidate listing we provide as a priority placement list and seriously consider the candidates for opportunities in your company Proactively contact candidates for positions in your organization Think outside the box for opportunities for placement Let us know if you make a placement from one of our referrals; we d like to share in the celebration! Attend regularly scheduled meetings (typically quarterly with an annual symposium held in March) and support various wounded warrior recruiting/outreach events as appropriate Affirm support to these expectations by signing the Network of Champions Commitment Form will be sent to company point of contact following the program overview and upon notifying the Operation IMPACT program of your desire to participate 10

positions in your organization Think outside the box for opportunities for placement Let us know if you make a placement from one of our referrals; we d like to share in the celebration!

11 Summary This is a unique diversity recruiting effort and a different level of support is needed to make the program successful 11

Contact Us 800-395-2361 operationimpact@ngc.

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