Public Relations Representative

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a Public Relations Representative to provide project management, operations, and communications strategy support for the Space Sector communications team. You will partner with colleagues on sector-wide initiatives, dashboards, training, and process improvements, reporting to the Manager of Communications Strategy and Operations.

The role focuses on improving efficiencies, stakeholder relations, and delivering clear messaging across internal and external

Qualifications

• Experience managing data-driven communications projects with strong judgement and agility.
• Experience with collaboration tools and data analytics reporting and measurement.
• Experience with integrated communications strategy within complex organizations.
• Excellent project management, collaboration, presentation, and writing skills.
• Minimum 3–5 years of communications experience in an enterprise organization; Master’s degree with 1–3 years acceptable as alternative.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and maintain team processes, workflows, and standards.
• Coordinate logistics for team events, including training, workshops, and meetings.
• Manage SharePoint site structure, permissions, and content for collaboration.
• Leverage digital tools to streamline workflows, dashboards, and collaboration solutions.
• Drive measurement and reporting of communications performance with dashboards.
• Lead core messaging for sector priority areas, aligned with narratives.
• Coordinate omni-channel campaigns with channel owners.
• Coordinate social media content with content calendar alignment.
• Assist with project management of special initiatives and ad hoc projects.
• Maintain sector-wide resources, including calendar and content library.
• Contribute to a positive, high performing team culture with curiosity and continuous improvement.

Skills

Data-driven communications

Collaboration tools

Data analytics reporting

Integrated communications strategy

Project management

Writing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/Business

Master’s degree in Communications/Marketing (1–3 years)

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

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.

Northrop Grumman employees have incredible opportunities to work on extraordinary systems that impact people’s lives around the world. We’re curious and committed people, passionate about innovating technology to connect and protect the world by solving our most challenging problems. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to invent the future… and have fun along the way.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Public Relations Representative to provide project management, operations, and communications strategy support for our Space Sector communications team. You will partner with communications and functional colleagues on high-impact, sector-wide initiatives including sector-wide reporting, data dashboards, team training, and process improvements. As part of the strategy team, you will also support the strategic communications planning for at least one key sector priority. Experience in communications project management is required.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about improving efficiencies, highly organized, and energized by process, operations and disciplined execution. You should enjoy learning and championing new tools, translating complex topics into clear, engaging content, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders.

This full-time position reports to the Manager of Communications Strategy and Operations within the Space Communications team and is based in McLean, VA, Redondo Beach, CA, Linthicum, MD, or Dulles, VA.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, document, and maintain team processes, workflows, and standards to improve efficiency and consistency.

• Coordinate logistics for team events, including training, workshops, and all hands meetings (e.g., agendas, materials, run of show).

• Manage the team’s SharePoint site structure, permissions, and content, including creating and maintaining pages, libraries, and shared resources that support team collaboration and knowledge management.

• Leverage SharePoint and other digital tools to streamline workflows and communications operations, including templates, forms, dashboards, and collaboration solutions across the sector.

• Drive measurement and reporting of communications performance, including data dashboards and internal project reports.

• Lead development of core messaging for at least one sector priority area, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with Space Systems and enterprise narratives.

• Coordinate with channel owners to execute omni-channel campaigns across appropriate internal and external platforms.

• Coordinate social media content by aligning with channel owners, maintaining awareness of the content calendar, and ensuring posts reflect sector priorities and enterprise narratives.

• Assist with project management of special communications initiatives and other ad hoc projects, including defining timelines and deliverables, coordinating stakeholders, and tracking progress to ensure on time, high quality execution.

• Partner across teams to maintain and update sector wide resources, including an integrated calendar, content library, and storytelling material.

• Contribute to a positive, high performing team culture by bringing curiosity, follow through, and a continuous improvement mindset.

You’ll be a great fit if you are/have:

• Highly organized and operations‑minded, with sound judgment and the ability to balance short‑ and long‑term priorities in a disciplined, process‑oriented way.

• Enjoy project managing multiple initiatives at once and keeping timelines, deliverables, and stakeholders on track.

• Have strong attention to detail and take pride in producing accurate, polished work.

• Are comfortable learning and using digital tools to streamline workflows and drive collaboration.

• Use data and feedback to assess communications effectiveness and refine content, channels, and workflows.

• Thrive in a continuously evolving environment, adapting plans and priorities while maintaining execution excellence.

• Bring curiosity, initiative, and a continuous‑improvement mindset to the team’s work.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience managing data-driven communications projects with strong judgement, agility, and ability to drive consensus across teams.

• Experience with collaboration tools and data analytics reporting and measurement.

• Experience with integrated communications strategy within complex organizations.

• Excellent project management, collaboration, presentation, and writing skills.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Marketing, Communications, Business or other liberal arts field, and experience in communications, media, marketing, and/or public relations, with a minimum 3-5 years of communications experience in an enterprise organization. -OR- Master’s degree and experience in communications, media, marketing, and/or public relations with a minimum of 1-3 years of communications experience in an enterprise organization.

• Ability to obtain a government security clearance at the tie of application.

PREFERRED Qualifications

• Aerospace and defense industry experience, and familiarity with DoD and global government customers.

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00

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.

Job Category: Communications