Associate Principal Public Relations Representative/ Principal Public Relations Representative

At Northrop Grumman

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. 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 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 include:

• Contributing to internal and external communications initiatives for U.S. DoD programs.
• Planning and executing messaging for a variety of employee audiences.
• Developing collateral materials and internal web content for classified and unclassified audiences.

Join our team of dedicated professionals and define what’s 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, has a strong program communications mindset, an innovative spirit, and a passion for strategic thinking, we’re looking for you.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate has demonstrated skill in developing strategic communications plans as well as coordinating, developing, and executing content creation for scripts, digital, print, multimedia, and other materials. Additional responsibilities 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.
• Utilizing oral, digital, written, and multimedia approaches.

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.
• Sharing communications practices and supporting 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, public affairs, or a similar field.
• 0 years of related experience in organizational communications, leadership consultation, or communication strategy development and deployment.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance updated within the last five years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain special program access within a reasonable timeframe.
• U.S. citizenship.

Principal Public Relations Representative (Level 2)

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, public affairs, or a similar field with 2 years of experience OR a Master’s degree with 0 years of related experience.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance updated within the last five years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain special program access within a reasonable timeframe.
• U.S. citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Confident communicator with the 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 with the ability to facilitate and gain consensus.
• Proven track record of supporting senior executives, including acting as a strategic advisor and providing communications support at internal and external events.
• Experience working in the U.S. Department of Defense industry with a basic understanding of DoD business.
• Experience in technology-based communication, web design, and creation is a bonus.

Salary Range

• $52,800 – $91,800
• Level 2: $63,800 – $110,900

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers several factors when determining base salary offers, including:

• Scope and responsibilities of the position.
• Candidate’s experience, education, and skills.
• 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 and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Additionally, Northrop Grumman provides various benefits, including:

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

The application period for this 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

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U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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