Associate Principal Public Relations Representative/ Principal Public Relations Representative

Northrop Grumman employees have incredible opportunities to work on extraordinary systems that impact people’s lives around the world. We’re curious and committed people, passionate about innovating technology to connect and protect the world by solving our most challenging problems. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to invent the future…and have fun along the way.

Description

The Communications organization of Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a highly skilled communications professional to join our team in implementing dynamic communications practices, including strategic planning, digital communications, employee and executive communications and special events. Reporting to the Strike Communications director, this role is responsible for executive and employee communications for restricted and unclassified employee audiences.

Additional areas of focus will include contributing to internal and external communications initiatives for U.S. DoD programs; planning and executing messaging for a variety of employee audiences; and developing collateral materials and internal web content for classified and unclassified audiences.

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 be based in Palmdale, CA or Melbourne, FL.

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.

The successful candidate has demonstrated skill in developing strategic communications plans as well as the coordination, development and/or execution of content creation for scripts, digital, print, multimedia and other materials. Additional responsibilities will include: 

• Executive Communications. Supporting executive leaders with employee engagement to communicate business objectives and strategy, and drive engagement and retention. Developing messaging and content aligned with business needs, and a plan to maximize engagement throughout the year across diverse work locations. Identifying and preparing subject matter experts and leaders to serve as company spokespeople.

• Channel Strategy and Innovative, Targeted Approaches. Implementing a variety of channels to reach audiences including unclassified, restricted and touch labor across the United States. Includes oral, digital, written, multimedia and more.

• Compelling Storytelling. Identifying standout teams and amplifying how they embody our culture, technological innovation and pioneering spirit.

• Enterprise Approach. Collaborating across functions and sectors to ensure regular exchange of information to support consistent messaging, share communications practices and support enterprise events. Managing alignment of communications planning and execution for corporate and sector initiatives and measurement objectives. Driving communications processes and operations both internally and externally.

This is an ideal position for a high-energy, creative, self-motivated professional who can manage priorities in a dynamic environment to meet commitments. This full-time position is based in Melbourne, Florida or Palmdale, California and reports to the communications director.

Basic Qualifications:

Associate Principal Public Relations Representative (Level 1)

• Bachelor’s degree (in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations or public affairs or similar field) with 0 years of experience of related experience in organizational communications, leadership consultation and/or communication strategy development and deployment, strategy development and tactical execution

• Active DoD Secret Clearance updated within the last five years

• Ability to obtain and maintain a special program access within a reasonable amount of time suited for business needs.

• U.S. citizenship

Principal Public Relations Representative (Level 2)

• Bachelor’s degree (in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations or public affairs or similar field) with 2 years of experience OR Masters with 0 years of related experience in organizational communications, leadership consultation and/or communication strategy development and deployment, strategy development and tactical execution

• Active DoD Secret Clearance updated within the last five years.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a special program access within a reasonable amount of time suited for business needs.

• U.S. citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Confident communicator and ability to present concepts orally

• Superior organization, project management and time management skills

• Strong decision-making ability and attention to detail

• Strong written, oral and interpersonal skills and ability to facilitate and gain consensus

• A strong track record of supporting senior executives, to include acting as a strategic advisor and providing communications related support at internal and external events

• Experience working in the U.S. Department of Defense industry, with a basic understanding of DoD business

• Demonstrated experience in technology-based communication, web design and creation is a bonus

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.