Manager Communications

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

Climb to new heights on your career journey and start Defining Possible with Northrop Grumman. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration where you’ll impact the way we connect and protect our world across every frontier.

The Northrop Grumman Employee Communications team seeks a creative and strategic manager of Space Systems Employee Communications to serve as a leader of internal communications. In this role, you will develop and execute communications strategies that engage and inform employees across the sector while ensuring alignment with business and function priorities.

This position reports to the senior manager of Employee Communications and is based in McLean, Va. This is not a remote position.

This is a fast-paced, high-impact role requiring a strong communicator who thrives in complex environments and excels at partnering with senior leaders and their teams. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of strategic thinking, people leadership, project management and hands-on execution to drive meaningful employee engagement and alignment.

The manager of Sector Employee Communications must be a strong strategic advisor and collaborator, working seamlessly across the Employee Communications Center of Practice and broader Communications organization to ensure alignment and consistency in messaging.

In this role, you’ll:

• Drive the development and implementation of an integrated communications strategy to support sector employee communications.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, providing strategic communications counsel and support.
• Oversee key internal channels – including digital, live events, and internal media platforms – driving a regular drumbeat of creative, fresh content that aligns with the organization’s business and people objectives and effectively reaches internal audiences.
• Interpret and share business initiatives in a simple, compelling way for diverse audiences across the division.
• Oversee a team of communications professionals, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment.
• Craft compelling messaging and narratives that connect employees to the company’s mission, strategy, and values.
• Drive the creation of communications materials, including executive messaging, presentations, talking points, and internal media content.
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure seamless communications efforts that drive employee engagement and business alignment.
• Oversee the development and implementation of strategies to communicate to employees in hard-to-reach and classified areas.
• Measure the impact of communications strategies and continuously refine approaches based on data and feedback.

You’ll be a great fit if you have:

• Are a stellar project manager with strong prioritization skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments—juggling multiple projects, shifting priorities quickly, and consistently meeting deadlines.
• Have a proven track record of developing, implementing and measuring successful communications plans in collaboration with cross-function teams. 

• Are a strong writer, with excellent editing skills and an enthusiasm for telling inspirational stories that promote a company’s culture and values. 
• Are enthusiastic about leading a team and empowering, motivating and developing them.   
• Are poised and approachable with strong business acumen and experience in positively handling communications issues, demonstrating sound judgment and persuasive counseling to your team and to senior management.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing or a related field and a minimum of 8 years of experience, or a Master's degree in prior fields and 6 years of experience. An additional four years of experience is able to be considered in lieu of degree.
• Proven track record developing and executing successful and innovative integrated communications programs with proven business results.
• Demonstrated leadership success with business driven, complex communications projects.
• Excellent executive-level communications skills.
• Strategic systems-level thinking, interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to manage schedules and executive support.
• Track record of successfully leading teams of direct and matrixed employees including team members located in multiple locations.
• Management of multiple projects and priorities while meeting schedule, budget, and quality requirements.

• Experience in employee or executive communications.
• Experience in media relations and integrated communications is a plus.
• Experience working with senior executives and senior leadership teams.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing team.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into clear, engaging content.
• Understanding of AP writing style.

Preferred Qualifications

• Communications and leadership experience with large, complex organizations.
• Experience with communications tools including website content management systems such as SharePoint and other digital communications tools such as Teams.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in the Space industry is a plus.
• Experience producing omni-channel content.

Why Join Northrop Grumman?

This is an opportunity to shape the way we connect with and engage employees across the enterprise. If you are a strategic, forward-thinking communicator with a passion for impactful storytelling and leadership, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today to be part of a team that drives meaningful employee engagement and business impact.

Primary Level Salary Range: $133,100.00 - $199,700.00

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.