Senior PR & Communications Leader, Space Defense

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Long term incentives

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a savvy Senior Manager of Public Relations 3 to lead a small team shaping and delivering compelling communications for priority initiatives. You will drive omni-channel campaigns, support executive thought leadership, and translate complex topics for diverse audiences across multiple sites.

The role requires building relationships, driving strategy, and measuring impact in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with a focus on missile defense and space

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 13 years in communications, media relations, public relations, and public affairs OR Master’s degree and a minimum of 10 years 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

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of communications professionals to achieve success and support professional development
• Evolve and execute a comprehensive communications strategy to drive reputation, brand awareness and stakeholder engagement
• Oversee omni‑channel, integrated communications plans to meet business objectives
• Prepare and position subject matter experts for strategic communications opportunities across channels
• Develop materials including collateral, videos, speeches, and presentations and coordinate media engagements
• Share metrics and evolve strategies based on results
• Partner with colleagues to ensure alignment with business objectives and stakeholder engagement

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic communications

Thought leadership

Written communication

Executive stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Attention to detail

Brand and reputation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Media relations tools

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a savvy Senior Manager of Public Relations 3 to lead a small team shaping and delivering compelling communications for priority initiatives. You will drive omni-channel campaigns, support executive thought leadership, and translate complex topics for diverse audiences across multiple sites.

The role requires building relationships, driving strategy, and measuring impact in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with a focus on missile defense and space