Senior PR Strategy Lead, Space & Defense

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a seasoned Senior Manager - Public Relations (M3) to lead a small team and shape a comprehensive communications strategy for priority initiatives in the missile defense portfolio.

You will translate complex technologies into compelling content, mentor the team, and partner with executives to enhance company reputation and stakeholder engagement across paid, earned, shared, and owned channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 13+ years in communications or Master’s with 10+ years in domestic/international comms.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Proven campaign development with measurable business impact.
• Experience in large, matrixed organizations.
• Aerospace/defense familiarity and DoD knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Evolve and execute a comprehensive communications strategy to drive reputation and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead priority capture communications across space and enterprise portfolios.
• Elevate company story through executive thought leadership on next-gen technologies.
• Mentor and lead a communications team; support professional development.
• Oversee omni-channel, integrated communications plans.
• Prepare experts for strategic opportunities and align with business objectives.
• Share metrics and adapt strategies based on results.
• Develop collateral, videos, speeches, and media engagements with partners.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic communications

Executive communications

Writing and editing

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field

Master’s degree in communications or related field

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a seasoned Senior Manager - Public Relations (M3) to lead a small team and shape a comprehensive communications strategy for priority initiatives in the missile defense portfolio.

You will translate complex technologies into compelling content, mentor the team, and partner with executives to enhance company reputation and stakeholder engagement across paid, earned, shared, and owned channels.