Strategic Communications Manager 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for a Strategic Communications Manager to lead our program communicator team. Reporting to the director of Strategic Communications, this role is responsible for leading our Program Execution Homeroom, prioritizing workload and development and mentoring of the team, and supporting the strategy and execution of external-facing communications.

This professional will also work directly on content development and strategic communications advising across communications tools and channels. They will be responsible for ensuring that our communications plans and strategies include market, landscape and competitive insights and analysis.

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 is based in Linthicum, Maryland with opportunity to travel to company locations across northern Virginia and elsewhere, as needed.

If you are a collaborative communicator who enjoys a dynamic work environment, have a strong program communications mindset and background, an innovative spirit and a passion for strategic thinking, we’re looking for you.

You’ll make a difference by:                                                       

• Leading the team responsible for creation of content for business focus areas and priorities.
• Partnering with communications colleagues to develop a holistic and integrated communication strategy to achieve business and communication goals.
• Preparing and sharing metrics on communications efforts and leveraging those results to evolve strategies and approaches to achieve business objectives.

You’ll be a great fit if you:

• Are a talented people leader of geographically dispersed teams
• Are experienced in developing and executing strategic communications plans to achieve business objectives and advance thought leadership
• Are a strategic thinker, strong problem solver who is wildly creative and collaborative and pays attention to detail
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and are comfortable leading through change
• Are able to digest complex concepts and communicate them in simple, effective and compelling ways
• Have experience supporting restricted efforts

Qualifications

Basic qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing or a related field with 8 years of experience managing external-facing communications projects, channels or campaigns -OR- a master’s degree and 6 years of relevant communications experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience as a program communicator, developing and deploying external-facing strategic communications campaigns and measuring business impact.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance.
• US citizenship required.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working in a large, matrixed and/or geographically dispersed organization 
• Experience developing productive relationships with executives
• Project management experience and/or credentials
• Demonstrated judgement in decision making and leadership actions with capabilities to drive change through creative and/or other disruptive methods, ideas and approaches 
• Have a deep understanding of programs and capabilities within the mission solutions portfolio and A&D experience
• U.S. government or related public affairs experience and/or public relations consulting experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $127,100.00 - $190,700.00

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.