Principal Communications Specialist – National Security Space

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our inclusive team. As a Principal Communications Specialist - Level 3 (Principal), located in Dulles, VA you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position reports to the Tactical Space Systems Division Communications Manager and supports the national security space portfolio of the Tactical Space Systems Division (TSSD).

Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Principal Communications Specialist - Level 3 (Principal), to join our Space Sector team in Dulles, VA. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

If your skillset includes strong creative and storytelling abilities, superior organizational, project management and time management skills, a borderline-fanatical attention to detail while keeping the big picture in mind, demonstrated success creating and executing both B2B and B2G marketing campaigns, and the ability to think and work quickly without sacrificing quality, you might be our ideal candidate.

If you have experience using all those skills while working with senior-level executives in the aerospace & defense industry and you geek out about all things space-related, you’ve already earned extra credit points.

In this job, you’ll:

• Join a broader team tasked with business, internal, crisis and executive communications, editorial and content generation, and public affairs.
• Provide communications support to the Satellite Missions and Space Security Systems business units within Northrop Grumman’s Tactical Space System Division
• Work with a cross-functional team to design and execute strategic, omni-channel marketing, brand awareness and communication campaigns that inform, influence and engage demographically and geographically diverse audiences (commercial and government), some of whom are difficult to reach.
• Develop and execute audience-specific content, campaigns, and programs, along with related materials for use by multiple external and internal stakeholders.
• Cultivate working relationships with senior executives, spokespersons, and technical experts with equal ease
• Plan and oversee advertising and public relations activities, including event planning and execution, in partnership with sector and corporate communications teams.
• Draft and review communications for effectiveness and consistency.
• Write, edit and lead the design of promotional and collateral materials, conference papers, social media posts, speeches, business proposals and case studies.
• Assist in the planning and execution of internal and external leadership communications activities.
• Provide detailed campaign performance reporting.
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