Senior Principal Communications Strategist

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At 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 Mission Systems is looking for a savvy, strategic Communications professional to create and deliver compelling content and messaging in support of company priorities. Reporting to the MS Strategic Communications Manager, this role will work in a collaborative environment to strategically align and shape communications.

This professional will develop content across integrated communications tools and channels, liaising with stakeholders to inform messaging and content, audience targeting, and timing of material release. They will be responsible for ensuring that our communications plans and strategies include market, landscape and competitive insights and analysis.

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 located in Linthicum, Maryland or northern Virginia, with regular travel throughout DMV and elsewhere to support capability storytelling across our business.

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

You’ll make a difference by:                                                       

• Providing strategic planning support, tactical execution and creative brainpower to support programs across the sector’s strategic priorities.
• Developing content for business focus areas and priorities, partnering with functional colleagues and leadership to align to business objectives.
• Using objectives-based storytelling in developing content and messaging.
• Developing and executing integrated communications plans aligned to strategic priorities that deliver measurable results.

You’ll be a great fit if you:

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

Qualifications

Basic qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 8 years of communications, public relations, marketing or journalism experience or master’s degree with 6 years of experience in communications, public relations, marketing or journalism.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience developing and deploying strategic communications campaigns and measuring business impact.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong problem solving, organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent project management skills.
• Ability to support and enhance strong communications standards, workflows and branding guidelines while disseminating content across multiple mediums, including digital, print, and more.
• Experience in program communications and/or marketing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Secret clearance
• U.S. citizenship required

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.
• Experience with environmental and market insights and analysis advising.
• Demonstrated judgement in decision making and leadership actions with capabilities to drive change through creative and/or other disruptive methods, ideas and approaches.
• Understanding of AP Stylebook.
• U.S. government or related public affairs and strategic communications experience and/or public relations consulting experience.

Primary Level Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $176,300.00 The 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.