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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.

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:

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is looking for a savvy, strategic Senior Manager of Public Relations 3 to lead a small team at the forefront of shaping and delivering compelling communications to support our business. In this role you will lead key capture communications for priority business initiatives, leading the communications strategy across paid, earned, shared and owned and measuring results.

This position can be located in Baltimore, MD, McLean, VA, Huntsville, AL or Redondo Beach, CA.

We're looking for someone who is passionate about building and executing communications campaigns, translating complex subjects into compelling content, and cultivating relationships with stakeholders. You will work closely with cross-functional communications teams and business leaders to create strategic, omni-channel communications that tell our story to key audiences. The ideal candidate will have deep understanding of the layered missile defense portfolio and environment.

In this role, the selected candidate will:

• Work in partnership with the Communications Director to evolve and execute a comprehensive communications strategy to drive company reputation, brand awareness and stakeholder engagement
• Lead priority capture communications focused on strategic business priorities across the space portfolio and enterprise portfolio
• Elevate company story by supporting executive thought leadership on important next generation technologies and layered missile defense capabilities
• 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
• Oversee the development and execution of omni-channel, integrated communications plans to achieve business and communication goals
• Lead, prepare and position subject matter experts for strategic communications opportunities across channels, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder engagement.
• Prepare and share metrics on communications efforts and leverage those results to evolve strategies and approaches to achieve business objectives
• Partner with functional colleagues to develop communications materials, including collateral, videos, speeches, presentations, media engagements and more

Skills for Success:

• Experience leading a team
• Proven experience in developing and executing strategic communications plans that advance business objectives and enhance thought leadership
• Aptitude for identifying customer trends and translating them into actionable business strategies and thought leadership positioning
• Exceptional written and verbal skills with proficiency in writing, editing and speechwriting.
• Confident interaction with executive leadership and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Strategic and critical thinking with decision-making capabilities
• A high level of attention to detail and creativity
• Commitment to quality work and accountability for results
• Deep understanding of communications trends, best practices and technologies that can advance our story with key audiences

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 13 years of experience in communications, media relations, public relations, and public affairs OR Master's degree and a minimum of 10 years of experience in domestic and international communications, media relations, public relations, and public affairs
• Excellent project management skills
• Experience leading or managing cross-functional teams
• Proven experience in developing and activating strategic media and communication campaigns with measurable business impact
• Experience in a large, matrixed, and/or geographically dispersed organization.
• Aerospace and defense industry experience, with a familiarization of DoD and Global government customers
• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, TS/SCI level security clearance at the time of application.

Preferred Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge and experience working with the U.S. Department of War, especially the Space Force, Space Development Agency and Missile Defense Agency
• Excellent collaboration and presentation skills as well as the ability to effectively interface with and influence all levels of management
• Experience in developing executive level content, talking points and statements
• Ability to support and enhance strong communications standards, workflows and branding guidelines
• Proven ability to cultivate productive relationships with executives and media representatives

About Space Sector: Offering satellite, payload, directed energy, and electronics for security and civil markets. We're built on innovative, cost-effective aerospace/defense solutions, ensuring mission success. Join our revolution, where the impossible becomes possible.

About Communications: Strategic messaging, planning, implementation and evaluation of sector-wide external, employee and executive communications, and marketing content to enhance the understanding of company strategies, priorities and goals, and engagement and inclusion.

Why Northrop Grumman

At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to defining what's possible in space, defense, and security. As part of our leadership team, you will shape missions that protect our nation and its allies, working with world-class engineers, program leaders, and business professionals. We offer the opportunity to influence strategy at scale, drive meaningful innovation for the warfighter, and grow your career in a value-driven, highly collaborative environment.

Primary Level Salary Range: $159,500.00 - $239,300.00The 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.