Associate Publications Analyst

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 94,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, CA, is seeking an Associate Publications Analyst to support the creation of proposals and reports. This role involves coordinating document production, ensuring compliance, and preparing high-quality publications.

Ideal candidates have a relevant bachelor’s degree, project management skills, and proficiency in word processing software. The position offers a salary range of $63,000 to $94,600, with benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Basic understanding of layout and design principles is necessary.
• Proficiency in word processing and some graphic design software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate timelines and resources for document production.
• Track project progress and communicate updates.
• Manage document versions and maintain repositories.
• Prepare and format documents using templates.
• Proofread content for accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Project management skills

Word processing software proficiency

Basic graphic design skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business administration, or related field

Tools

MS Word

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Overview

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 spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements, from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean to stealth bombers and 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. We have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history.

Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a detail-oriented Associate Publications Analyst to join our Proposals and Reports organization. As a publication coordinator, you will support the creation of high‑quality proposals, help manage the end‑to‑end publications process, and assist with document preparation. This role requires on‑site support in Redondo Beach, CA.

Job Summary

This entry‑level position blends foundational project management skills with hands‑on word processing support and occasional graphics creation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate timelines, resources, and communications to ensure smooth production of documents from start to finish
• Track project progress, identify potential bottlenecks, and proactively communicate updates to stakeholders
• Manage document versions and maintain organized repositories of project materials
• Prepare and format text documents using established templates and basic formatting tools, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and clear organization of content
• Learn and follow established P&R guidelines to create professional, compliant documents, including proofreading and preparing content for final delivery
• Assist with simple graphics or visual elements to enhance publication quality, working closely with experienced graphic designers as needed
• Collaborate across departments to gather content, approvals, and feedback
• Receive regular feedback and guidance from supervisors or senior team members to support your professional growth

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business administration, or related field
• Basic understanding of layout, composition, and design principles
• Ability to work overtime/weekends (as needed)
• Comfortable with word processing software (e.g., MS Word) and basic graphic tools (e.g., MS PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, and/or Illustrator)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a willingness to support and/or lead within a team environment
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and SCI program access
• Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret or SCI clearance
• Proficiency in design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft PowerPoint, and other relevant tools)

Experience creating clean visuals, knowledge of general layout practices, or putting together basic presentation slides are a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $63,000.00 – $94,600.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. 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.

EEO Statement

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 our EEO and pay transparency statement. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.