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.

The Northrop Grumman Communications team is looking for savvy Senior Principal Public Relations Representative to help elevate our strategic approach for global engagements and messaging to support promotion of relevant Defense Systems capabilities.

You’re a great fit if you:

• Thrive on the blend of strategic communications, business strategy, operations, special events planning and analysis.
• Are a stellar project manager, driven by prioritization and organization and have impeccable attention to detail.
• Are proactive, positive, poised and approachable, able to work independently and in partnership with others, and confident in offering counsel to our business partners. 
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, can juggle multiple projects, and have a demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion and meet deadlines.
• Have great excellent executive presence, presentation and facilitation skills and can convey vision to others.
• Have, or quickly develop, a good understanding of our business and can define target audiences and opportunities to highlight our technology leadership.
• Enjoy making connections, providing the best exposure or our solutions, and developing compelling experiences and providing the best exposure and experience for our stakeholders and customers.
• Are a positive and supportive teammate who will provide leadership to, and learn from, others.
• Are curious and courageous, self-motivated and collaborative, and can gain consensus among stakeholders with disparate views.
• Love to spot trends, analyze and seek continuous improvement.
• Have a passion for international affairs, other cultures, and the role communication can pay in bringing allies together.
• Are willing to challenge the status quo to propose and pilot creative solutions.

In this job, you will:

• Work with communicators across the company to engage and inform global audiences as part of our international communication strategy.
• Develop, implement and measure country-specific communications plans and tactics. 
• Help define strategic recommendations for Northrop Grumman’s global communications based on data, analysis and business strategy.
• Define measurement practices: identify key performance indicators, analyze and produce insights, and make recommendations to improve our process and the results of future communications, events and activities.
• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships. Serve as a partner and trusted advisor to business partners Serve as a partner and trusted advisor to executive leaders, providing insights, perspective and counsel on communications strategies and issues to internal audiences.

This position is based in Linthicum, MD or Falls Church, VA and includes travel.

We create meaningful experiences to bring our mission to life. Join us and help shape how we present innovation and solutions that connect and protect our world across every frontier.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with eight (8) years of experience successfully developing and deploying communications strategies OR Master’s degree with six (6) years of communications experience.
• Strong relationship building skills; proven track record of building collaborative partnerships to influence direction and drive progress at every level of the organization.
• Polished and confident speaker with executive presence and strong business acumen.
• Demonstrated success in project management, strategic communications, marketing, public relations, event planning experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop integrated strategic communications plans, multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with global communications or international relations, especially with customers, cultures, and compelling engagements.
• Familiar with Customer Relations Management tools such as Salesforce.
• Proficient, or able to learn, Perfect Table Plan, Smartsheet and other event project management tools.
• Experience leveraging data to create and execute communications strategies, plans, programs and events.
• Familiarity with social tools, measurement tools, website content management systems, SharePoint, the Adobe Suite of products.
• Experience with social media channels, audiences and practices.
• Experience establishing and advancing an organization’s brand.
• Understanding of Associated Press Stylebook writing style.

Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.