Senior Principal Communications Representative

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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 Defense Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Communications Representative to support one of its high-profile programs and capability areas. In this role, the candidate will lead the development and implementation of integrated communication strategies and plans that advance our brand and reputation as a leader in battle management command and control (C2) with support from cross-functional communications teams. The person will be responsible for developing and ensuring the proper message is delivered to target audiences across a variety of paid, earned and owned channels.  

The role requires someone who is passionate about building and executing communications campaigns, translating complex subjects into compelling content, and cultivating relationships with key stakeholders. You will work closely with a cross-functional communications team and business leaders to create strategic, omni-channel communications that tell our story to key audiences, both externally and internally.   

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of C2 and air and missile defense, experience in media relations strategy, and a keen sense of how strategic communications can support business objectives.   

This position will be located in Huntsville, AL. 

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and execute strategic communications plans and campaigns aligned with key business priorities. 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with program teams and other stakeholders to identify and capitalize on communications opportunities. 

• Provide expert communications counsel and guidance to internal partners. 

• Produce compelling, end-to-end content for multiple channels—including video, website copy, social media, tradeshows, and internal communications—based on customer and market insights. 

• Collaborate with stakeholders to support events in the Huntsville market, such as tradeshows, local media engagements, and facility tours. 

• Prepare and train subject matter experts for media interviews and conduct interviews with reporters as needed. 

• Coordinate content review and approval processes with relevant internal and external stakeholders. 

• Ensure messaging consistency and integration across all communications platforms with meticulous attention to detail. 

• Track, analyze, and report on campaign metrics to assess effectiveness and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.