Senior Executive Communications Architect

Northrop Grumman; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Executive Communications Representative in Falls Church to lead executive messaging and strategic communications across the company.

You will craft speeches, talking points, social content, and senior leader materials, collaborating with the C‑Suite and cross‑functional teams. You will develop and enforce executive voice guidelines, manage digital comms, and drive measurable impact while upholding Northrop Grumman standards of quality, ethics, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Excellent writer and strong editor.
• Experience writing for executive-level leadership.
• Experience in collaborative, matrixed teams.
• Experience with enterprise-level social media strategy.
• Proven success developing and executing integrated communications strategies.
• Ability to travel up to 25% and U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Communications Manager with researching, planning, writing, and editing executive materials.
• Develop CEO social media content and digital communication strategies.
• Develop and apply executive voice guidelines and key messages.
• Review invitations and requests for internal and external engagements.
• Analyze data to assess executive communications effectiveness.
• Collaborate with enterprise communications to align strategies.
• Refine processes supporting long-term planning and content development.
• Participate in enterprise planning teams focused on Northrop Grumman priorities.
• Uphold standards for quality, ethics, security, and brand.

Skills

Executive writing

Collaborative work style

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Project management

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications or related discipline

Master’s degree in communications or related discipline

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Executive Communications Representative in Falls Church to lead executive messaging and strategic communications across the company.

You will craft speeches, talking points, social content, and senior leader materials, collaborating with the C‑Suite and cross‑functional teams. You will develop and enforce executive voice guidelines, manage digital comms, and drive measurable impact while upholding Northrop Grumman standards of quality, ethics, and