Ken Friend

Ken Friend, CIR, is an experienced Talent Acquisition Staffing Manager at Northrop Grumman, with a career spanning over two decades in recruitment within the defense contracting industry. Since joining Northrop Grumman in September 2008, Ken has excelled in various roles, including Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner and Talent Acquisition Manager, delivering top-quality candidates and managing technical recruiting teams. Prior to this, Ken held positions at Northrop Grumman Technical Services, CACI International Inc., L-3 MPRI, and the US Army, where responsibilities included implementing staffing strategies, managing recruitment processes, and overseeing teams to achieve recruitment goals. Ken's expertise encompasses a broad range of professions, with a focus on both CONUS and OCONUS cleared positions.