Senior Communications Strategist – Defense PR

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Communications Representative to join the Communications team. The role partners with sector and functional teams to drive external communication initiatives and requires a Secret clearance.

Based in Clearfield, UT; Palmdale, CA; or Melbourne, FL with up to 25% travel. The ideal candidate is a confident strategic advisor with strong external communication skills, data-driven mindset, and experience in a matrix environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience, or Master's with 3+ years.
• Must maintain active U.S. Government Secret Clearance with potential to obtain special program access.
• Experience as a communications advisor focusing on external/public relations.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written/verbal communication, strong judgement, problem solving and attention to detail.
• Proficient in AP Style and Microsoft Office suite (Word, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic external communications counsel to sector and functional leaders.
• Develop compelling external narratives and measure outcomes.
• Collaborate across teams to execute communication initiatives.
• Balance multiple initiatives with tight deadlines in a matrix organization.
• Translate complex topics into clear, engaging stories for diverse audiences.
• Lead event planning and support external engagements and programs.
• Apply data-driven insights to refine communications plans.

Skills

External communications

Project management

AP Style

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Journalism/English/Marketing or related

Tools

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Communications Representative to join the Communications team. The role partners with sector and functional teams to drive external communication initiatives and requires a Secret clearance.

Based in Clearfield, UT; Palmdale, CA; or Melbourne, FL with up to 25% travel. The ideal candidate is a confident strategic advisor with strong external communication skills, data-driven mindset, and experience in a matrix environment.