Senior Manager, Internal Communications & Engagement

Northrop Grumman; North Dakota; On-site; USD 133,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager Communications 2 of Defense Systems Employee Communications to lead internal communications strategy across the sector. This role requires translating business priorities into effective messaging and measurable outcomes, reporting to the Senior Manager of Employee Communications in McLean, VA.

The position emphasizes strategic planning, executive counsel, and hands-on leadership of a team to ensure alignment with enterprise priorities while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing or related field with 8+ years experience, or a Master’s degree with 6+ years.
• Proven track record developing and executing integrated communications strategies with proven business results.
• Demonstrated leadership success with business-driven, complex communications projects.
• Excellent executive-level communications skills and presence.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development and implementation of integrated communication strategies to support sector employee communications.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, providing strategic communication counsel and support.
• Oversee internal channels – digital, live events, internal media platforms – delivering content aligned with business and people objectives.
• Interpret and share business initiatives clearly for diverse audiences across the sector.
• Oversee a team of communication professionals and foster a high-performing environment.
• Craft messaging that connects employees to the company’s mission, strategy, and values.

Skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Strong writing

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager Communications 2 of Defense Systems Employee Communications to lead internal communications strategy across the sector. This role requires translating business priorities into effective messaging and measurable outcomes, reporting to the Senior Manager of Employee Communications in McLean, VA.

The position emphasizes strategic planning, executive counsel, and hands-on leadership of a team to ensure alignment with enterprise priorities while maintaining