Mission Systems
Programs
Not a Program
Company History
Business Management
100

In 2016, these 2 Legacy NG Sectors merged to form what is now the Mission Systems Sector.

What are Information Systems (IS) and Electronic Systems (ES)?

100

This program, formerly known as AXISS INFOSEC, started in February 2019.

What is STEELCAGE?
100

Identify what is NOT an SRS program.

AXISS ICES

AXISS EMS

AXISS NSD

What is AXISS NSD?

100

Northrop Grumman is part of this industry.

What is the defense industry?

100

The difference Between Cost and Sales.

What is Margin?

200

He is the MS Sector CFO.

Who is Rich Boak?

200

Flagship program of NCC, this TUSCAN program was the one that started it all in 2008.

What is TUSCANSUN?

200

Identify what is NOT an NCC program.

ALADDIN'S CASTLE

DESPERADO

GAUNTLET

What is DESPERADO?

200

As of 2011, Northrop Grumman's corporate headquarters is located in this city/state.

What is Falls Church, Virginia.

200

This government deliverable, which replaced the former FER/FMHR/FLHR deliverable, became mandatory in 2016 for all newly awarded MPO contracts.

What is PaperZephyr?

300

Of the following, this is NOT a division in the new 2020 Mission Systems structure. 

Airborne Sensors & Networks

Cyber & Intelligence Mission Solutions

Missile Defense & Protective Systems

Maritime/Land Systems & Sensors

Navigation, Targeting & Survivability

What is Missile Defense & Protective Systems?

300

Despite it's name, this program did not rack up $27M in sales by delivering fresh produce.

What is TURNIPTRUCK?

300

Identify what is NOT an NCIS program.

AMBULATE

AMNIOTE

AMPERE

What is AMNIOTE?

300

Northrop Grumman was founded in this year and/or location.

What is 1994, in Denver Colorado?

300

The difference between these 2 routine profitability assessments is that one must be completed in full every 6 months (or 12 based on contract type) while the other is an adhoc, abbreviated version required only when there are significant changes to ROC/ROS.

What is CEAC vs. EAC?

400

Name the Mission Systems leadership team member who joined NG in 2016 after 30 years with NSA.

Who is Jennifer Walsmith?

400

Starting in December 2004, this NCIS program has amassed $479M in sales as of October 2019. It's name is a testament to its longevity.

What is SURVIVOR?

400

Identify what is NOT an NCIS program.

MOUNTAINTRAIL

OCEANSURF

ROADRALLY

What is MOUNTAINTRAIL?

400

Since Northrop Grumman was founded, it has acquired this many other companies.

What is 8?

400

It is calculated as:

[(Billed + Unbilled) / Sales] * # of days in month

What is DSR?

500

Name two of Mission Systems' six core values.

What are quality, customer satisfaction, leadership, integrity, people, and suppliers?

500

Active from 2008-2013, this $200M program provided staff supplementation to support T14 Mission Management legacy systems and enhancements to these systems.

What is SHUFFLEBOBBIN?

500

Identify what is NOT an NCIS program.

ALABAMAHEMP

PURPLENARWHAL

RISKYSALT

What is PURPLENARWHAL?

500

He was the founder of Northrop Grumman.

Who was Jack Northrop?

500

The threshold for having to do this internal NG requirement is having POP greater than 12 months and Contract Value over $10M.

What is Earned Value?