Senior Manager Public Relations (M3)

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a Senior Manager - Public Relations (M3) to lead a team shaping and delivering compelling communications. You will guide priority capture communications across paid, earned, shared and owned media and measure results to support business initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with extensive experience in communications, media relations and public affairs, plus ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 13+ years in communications or related field, or Master’s with 10+ years.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to develop and activate strategic media campaigns.
• Experience in large, matrixed organizations.
• U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Aerospace/defense industry experience with DoD and government customers.
• Exceptional written and verbal skills; editing and speechwriting ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team to shape and deliver compelling communications.
• Develop omni-channel communications plans to achieve business goals.
• Prepare and position subject matter experts for strategic opportunities.
• Share metrics and evolve strategies based on results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional colleagues on messaging assets.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic communications

Speechwriting

Stakeholder engagement

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is looking for a savvy, strategic Senior Manager -Public Relations (M3) to lead a small team at the forefront of shaping and delivering compelling communications to support our business. In this role you will lead key capture communications for priority business initiatives, leading the communications strategy across paid, earned, shared and owned and measuring results.

This position can be located in Baltimore, MD, McLean, VA, Huntsville, AL or Redondo Beach, CA.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about building and executing communications campaigns, translating complex subjects into compelling content, and cultivating relationships with stakeholders. You will work closely with cross-functional communications teams and business leaders to create strategic, omni-channel communications that tell our story to key audiences. The ideal candidate will have deep understanding of the layered missile defense portfolio and environment.

In This Role, The Selected Candidate Will

• Work in partnership with the Communications Director to evolve and execute a comprehensive communications strategy to drive company reputation, brand awareness and stakeholder engagement
• Lead priority capture communications focused on strategic business priorities across the space portfolio and enterprise portfolio
• Elevate company story by supporting executive thought leadership on important next generation technologies and layered missile defense capabilities
• Lead and mentor a team of dedicated communications professionals to help them achieve success in their roles; work with individual team members to support their professional development and goals; be an advocate for the communications team, and for cutting-edge resources
• Oversee the development and execution of omni-channel, integrated communications plans to achieve business and communication goals
• Lead, prepare and position subject matter experts for strategic communications opportunities across channels, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder engagement.
• Prepare and share metrics on communications efforts and leverage those results to evolve strategies and approaches to achieve business objectives
• Partner with functional colleagues to develop communications materials, including collateral, videos, speeches, presentations, media engagements and more

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 13 years of experience in communications, media relations, public relations, and public affairs OR Master’s degree and a minimum of 10 years of experience in domestic and international communications, media relations, public relations, and public affairs
• Excellent project management skills
• Experience leading or managing cross-functional teams
• Proven experience in developing and activating strategic media and communication campaigns with measurable business impact
• Experience in a large, matrixed, and/or geographically dispersed organization.
• Aerospace and defense industry experience, with a familiarization of DoD and Global government customers
• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, TS/SCI level security clearance at the time of application.
• Experience leading a team
• Proven experience in developing and executing strategic communications plans that advance business objectives and enhance thought leadership
• Aptitude for identifying customer trends and translating them into actionable business strategies and thought leadership positioning
• Exceptional written and verbal skills with proficiency in writing, editing and speechwriting.
• Confident interaction with executive leadership and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Strategic and critical thinking with decision-making capabilities
• A high level of attention to detail and creativity
• Commitment to quality work and accountability for results
• Deep understanding of communications trends, best practices and technologies that can advance our story with key audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge and experience working with the U.S. Department of War, especially the Space Force, Space Development Agency and Missile Defense Agency
• Excellent collaboration and presentation skills as well as the ability to effectively interface with and influence all levels of management
• Experience in developing executive level content, talking points and statements
• Ability to support and enhance strong communications standards, workflows and branding guidelines
• Proven ability to cultivate productive relationships with executives and media representatives

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $159,500.00 - $239,300.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.