Communications Manager - Manager Level 3 (Senior Manager)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 Communications Manager - Manager Level 3 (Senior Manager), located at any major Space Sector location to include, McClean, VA you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position supports the Payload and Ground Systems division in Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector and may allow for part time telework near a major Space Sector location.

The main duties of this person will be to provide counsel on leveraging communication strategies, objectives, tactics and workflows that advance our brand and reputation as a leader in Space. The person will also be key in creating and shaping a communications strategy. In this role, the candidate will lead a team in the identification, development, measurement and implementation of communication strategies, content, workflows, and systems. The Communications Manager will also be responsible for overseeing, implementing and reporting on internal and external communications that publicize employees and executives, technologies and capabilities that advance the organization’s programs.

In this role, the selected candidate will be expected to:

• Partner with communications leadership on the development of communications strategy – internal and external – to drive performance, reputation and engagement
• Partner with division and functional team peers on the development of content in support sector and enterprise priorities 
• Partner with Strategy and Business Development leadership on the development of our sector integrated marketing strategy, including positioning in key priority growth areas
• Work in partnership with the Communications Director to evolve and execute a comprehensive internal and external communications strategy to drive performance, reputation and engagement
• Lead communications engagement and develop strategies for trade shows
• Have a deep understanding of communications trends, best practices and technologies that could be used to keep a diverse workforce connected
• Act as a strategic communications counsel, partnering with senior leaders to develop a communications team to create internal and external content, such as fact sheets, position papers, marketing materials, press releases, and digital resources for dissemination across various communications outlets
• Lead and mentor a team of dedicated communications professionals to help them achieve success in their roles; work with individual team members to support their professional development and goals; be an advocate for the communications team, and for cutting-edge resources
• Train and prepare subject matter experts for media interviews and lead interviews with reporters
• Use data analytics and metrics dashboards to identify effectiveness on key campaigns and identify opportunities for improvement

As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You r