Senior Executive Communications Strategist

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Sr. Principal Executive Communications Representative to join our executive communications team in Falls Church, VA.

You will craft speeches, talking points, op-eds, and social content, partnering with senior leaders to position the company as an innovator in aerospace and defense. The role requires top-notch writing, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a matrixed environment, with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or related discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience
• Master’s degree in communications or related discipline with 6+ years of relevant experience
• Excellent writer, strong editor
• Experience writing for executive-level leadership
• Experience working in collaborative, matrixed team environments
• Experience with enterprise-level social media strategy

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Communications Manager with researching, planning, writing, and editing executive communications, including speeches, talking points, social media content, op-eds, and senior leader preparation materials
• Develop and manage CEO social media content and digital communication strategies to drive engagement across defined priority audiences and focus areas
• Develop, maintain, and apply executive voice guidelines and key messages to ensure consistency across all executive communications
• Review and assess executive-level invitations and requests for internal and external engagements and develop clear recommendations and responses
• Gather, maintain, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data to assess executive communications effectiveness, in partnership with the Digital Readiness, Measurement and Insights team
• Collaborate with communications representatives across the enterprise to develop and implement comprehensive executive communications strategies and plans that align with business objectives and stakeholder engagement priorities
• Implement and continuously refine processes that support long-term planning, high-quality content development, disciplined execution, and meaningful insights across all executive communications activities
• Participate, as required, in enterprise-level integrated planning teams focused on key Northrop Grumman communication priorities or programs
• Uphold Northrop Grumman standards for quality, ethics, security, and brand, ensuring all executive communications are accurate, compliant, and aligned with company priorities

Skills

Executive communications

Writing

Stakeholder management

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications

Master's degree in communications

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Sr. Principal Executive Communications Representative to join our executive communications team in Falls Church, VA.

You will craft speeches, talking points, op-eds, and social content, partnering with senior leaders to position the company as an innovator in aerospace and defense. The role requires top-notch writing, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a matrixed environment, with travel up to 25%.