Senior Manager, Internal Communications

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Manager Communications 2 for Defense Systems Employee Communications. This on-site role in McLean, VA, reports to the senior manager of Employee Communications and drives strategic internal communications across the sector.

You will lead a team, shape executive messaging, and ensure engagement with diverse employee audiences. The role requires a fast-paced, high-impact leader who can synthesize information, translate goals into actionable plans, and measure outcomes with

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering integrated communication plans.
• Experience advising senior executives on messaging and strategy.
• Strong stakeholder management across large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Drive development and implementation of integrated communication strategies for sector employee communications.
• Serve as trusted advisor to senior executives, providing strategic counsel.
• Oversee internal channels (digital, live events, internal media) to deliver creative content aligned with business goals.
• Interpret and translate business initiatives for diverse internal audiences.
• Lead a team of communication professionals and foster high performance.
• Craft messaging that connects employees to mission, strategy, and values.
• Create executive messaging, presentations, talking points, and storytelling content.
• Coordinate priorities and stakeholders to ensure aligned execution.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure consistent communication and high employee engagement.
• Balance speed and quality, prioritizing resources on high-impact work.
• Develop and implement strategies to reach hard-to-reach and classified areas.

Skills

Project management

Strategic communications

Employee communications

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Internal communications tools

Job description

Northrop Grumman seeks a Manager Communications 2 for Defense Systems Employee Communications. This on-site role in McLean, VA, reports to the senior manager of Employee Communications and drives strategic internal communications across the sector.

You will lead a team, shape executive messaging, and ensure engagement with diverse employee audiences. The role requires a fast-paced, high-impact leader who can synthesize information, translate goals into actionable plans, and measure outcomes with