Senior PR Lead – Space Systems, Omni‑Channel Strategy

The Business of HLTH Podcast; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a savvy Senior Manager of Public Relations 3 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 13 years of experience in communications, media relations, public relations, and public affairs.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Experience leading a team

Strategic communications planning

Audience engagement

Executive writing

Independent in fast-paced environment

Strategic thinking

Attention to detail

Knowledge of trends/tools

Education

Bachelor's degree +13 years

Master's degree +10 years

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a savvy Senior Manager of Public Relations 3 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.