Principal Public Relations Representative

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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 is looking for a savvy, strategic Communications professional to shape and deliver compelling communications to support our Aeronautics Systems strategic communications team. Reporting to the manager of content and channel strategy, this role is responsible for helping to strategically align and shape communications messaging for business priorities.

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 work from one of the following locations: Melbourne, FL; El Segundo, CA; Palmdale, CA; San Diego, CA; or Falls Church, VA.

If you are a collaborative 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:

• Overseeing the creation of content for business focus areas and priorities, partnering with functional colleagues and leadership to align to business objectives
• Leading, preparing and positioning subject matter experts for strategic communications opportunities across internal and external channels
• Partnering with communications colleagues to develop a holistic and integrated communication strategy to achieve business and communication goals
• Preparing and sharing metrics on communications efforts and leveraging those results to evolve strategies and approaches to achieve business objectives

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 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

Basic qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 5 years of communications, public relations, marketing or journalism experience or master’s degree and minimum of 3 years of communications, public relations, marketing or journalism experience

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience developing and deploying strategic communications campaigns and measuring business impact

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 judgement 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: $91,200.00 - $136,800.00

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. Employee