Employee Communications Representative - Level 2

Relocation assistance is not available. A Secret clearance is not required to start, but the role may require obtaining one. Travel is expected, up to 10% of the time.

About the role

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. 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.

As an Employee Communications Representative – Level 2 located in McLean, VA, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance. The preferred location for this role is McLean, VA, but may also consider Linthicum, MD or Roy, UT.

Responsibilities

• Support efforts to inform and inspire employees and drive business priorities within the Space Systems sector.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team to execute strategic campaigns that engage demographically and geographically diverse audiences.
• Write, draft, edit, and help facilitate the design and distribution of internal materials, newsletters, employee feature stories, and other engaging content.
• Conceptualize, procure, and produce a diverse array of inspirational content about our people, technologies, successes, and business capabilities (e.g., articles, videos, interviews, Q&As, infographics, photo/caption features).
• Represent employee communications on the Space Systems Connected Storytelling team and maintain the team’s editorial calendar and content tracker.
• Draft talking points, speeches, slides, video scripts, employee announcements, and executive summaries for senior leaders.
• Proactively identify and track upcoming wins and milestones across the sector, and support the development and distribution of sector success stories.
• Develop, implement, and measure internal communications plans that inform and inspire employees, drive business goals, and support sector and enterprise communications goals.
• Serve as a trusted partner to utilize the sector’s communications channels to convey priority messages and support broader business priorities.
• Lead the piloting and implementation of employee communications measurement tools.
• Collect data and support analysis to improve future communications, events, and activities.
• Assist in the planning and execution of internal events including webcasts, site visits, conferences, leadership calls, all-hands meetings, and leadership engagements.
• Lead the anniversary recognition program for Space Systems, partnering with key functions to distribute anniversary cards and execute the 50-year anniversary recognition process.
• Manage, monitor, and update distribution lists, intranet content, and key resource mailboxes.
• Support change management communications activities.
• Maintain internal communications tools, including websites and digital signage monitors.
• Ensure all communications plans and tactics align with the company’s strategic vision and reflect the Northrop Grumman brand.
• Work with other Communications and Functional partners across the sector and corporation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, or a related field with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or Marketing with 0 years of professional experience.
• No clearance required to start.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong problem-solving, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Associated Press Style.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Skills

• Adventurous, self-motivated, and collaborative communications strategist who thrives in fast-paced environments and can juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills with sharp attention to detail.
• Poised, approachable, and confident in being a strategic advisor to business partners and senior leaders.
• Strong writer with excellent editing skills and a passion for storytelling through various formats (e.g., articles, interviews, Q&As, infographics, videos).
• Appreciation for data and disciplined in measuring the impact of communications campaigns.
• Ability to make connections, create integrated stories, and provide the best exposure for employees, partners, and customers.
• Track record of developing and implementing successful communications campaigns.
• Interest in space exploration, national security space technologies, and science.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in employee, strategic, or digital communications, journalism, marketing, or public relations.
• Experience with social media channels, audiences, and practices.
• Experience establishing and advancing an organization’s brand.

Pay

Primary level salary range: $65,500.00 – $113,800.00. The above salary range represents a general guideline; base salary offers consider the scope and responsibilities of the position, as well as 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.

Benefits

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life, including:

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