Senior Principal Communications Strategist

About the Role

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a strategic Communications professional to create and deliver compelling content and messaging in support of company priorities. This role will work collaboratively to align and shape communications, develop content across integrated tools and channels, and ensure communications plans include market and competitive insights.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic planning support, tactical execution, and creative input for programs across sector priorities.
• Develop content for business focus areas, partnering with functional colleagues and leadership to align with objectives.
• Use objectives-based storytelling to create content and messaging.
• Develop and execute integrated communications plans aligned with strategic priorities, delivering measurable results.
• Interact confidently with executive leaders and employees at all levels.
• Support and enhance communications standards, workflows, and branding guidelines across multiple mediums.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or journalism, or Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing and deploying strategic communications campaigns and measuring impact.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in large, matrixed, or geographically dispersed organizations.
• Experience building relationships with executives.
• Background in technology, aerospace, defense, or science-related fields.
• Experience with environmental and market insights analysis.
• Understanding of AP Stylebook.
• U.S. government or public affairs/strategic communications experience.

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $176,300.00. Salary offers consider factors such as scope, experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, bonuses, and benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plans, holidays, and paid time off.

Location: Linthicum, Maryland or northern Virginia (with travel throughout DMV and elsewhere).
Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.
Clearance: Secret (required for start).
Relocation Assistance: Not available.