Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking for a savvy, strategic Communications professional to shape and deliver compelling communications to support our Aeronautics Systems strategic communications team and executive leadership. Reporting to the director of Strategic Communications, this senior-level role is responsible for helping to strategically align and shape communications messaging for business priorities and supporting executive leadership messaging and prep.

Join our team of dedicated professionals and define possible with Northrop Grumman. Your communications expertise will play a critical role in continuing to position the company as a technology innovator. This position may be based in Melbourne, FL; El Segundo, CA; or Falls Church, VA.

If you are a seasoned and collaborative communicator who enjoys a dynamic work environment, have a strong strategic communications mindset, an innovative spirit, and a passion for strategic thinking, we’re looking for you.

This position will be filled as a level 5 based on education and experience requirements

You’ll make a difference by:

• Leading, preparing, and developing messaging for executive leadership to position Northrop Grumman priorities internally and externally
• Overseeing and supporting messaging creation and content for business focus areas and priorities, partnering with functional colleagues and leadership to align to business objectives and messaging
• Partnering with communications colleagues to develop a holistic and integrated communication strategy to achieve business and communication goals

You’ll be a great fit if you

• Can confidently and independently interact with executive leaders and all levels of employees
• Have experience in executive messaging and creating prep materials
• Are experienced in developing and executing strategic communications plans to achieve business objectives and advance thought leadership
• Are a strategic thinker, strong problem solver who is wildly creative and collaborative, and pays attention to every detail
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and are comfortable leading through change
• Are able to digest complex concepts and communicate them in simple, effective, and compelling ways

Qualifications

Staff Employee Communications Representative Basic qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience developing and deploying strategic communications campaigns and measuring business impact
• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 12 years of communications, public relations, marketing, or journalism experience, master’s degree, and minimum of 10 years of communications, public relations, marketing, or journalism experience, or a PhD and minimum of 8 years of communications, public relations, marketing, or journalism experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
• Must have the ability to travel up to 25%

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working in a large, matrixed, and/or geographically dispersed organization
• Experience developing productive relationships with executives
• Experience in technology, aerospace, defense, or other science-related business or government fields
• Demonstrated judgment in decision making and leadership actions with capabilities to drive change through creative and/or other disruptive methods, ideas & approaches
• Understanding of AP Stylebook
• Experience with measurement tools and analyzing data

Primary Level Salary Range: $126,400.00 - $158,000.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.