Space Communications & Operations Lead

Northrop Grumman; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Public Relations Representative to provide project management, operations, and communications strategy support for our Space Sector. You will partner with communications and functional colleagues on sector-wide initiatives and deliver data dashboards and training.

This full-time role is based in McLean, VA, Redondo Beach, CA, Linthicum, MD, or Dulles, VA, and requires experience in communications project management, strong writing, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Experience managing data-driven communications projects with strong judgement and ability to drive consensus across teams.
• Experience with collaboration tools and data analytics reporting and measurement.
• Experience with integrated communications strategy within complex organizations.
• Excellent project management, collaboration, presentation, and writing skills.
• Bachelor’s degree (or Master’s) with 3–5 years of communications experience in an enterprise organization.
• Ability to obtain a government security clearance at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and maintain team processes, workflows, and standards to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Coordinate logistics for team events, including training, workshops, and all hands meetings (e.g., agendas, materials, run of show).
• Manage the team’s SharePoint site structure, permissions, and content, including creating and maintaining pages, libraries, and shared resources that support team collaboration and knowledge management.
• Leverage SharePoint and other digital tools to streamline workflows and communications operations, including templates, forms, dashboards, and collaboration solutions across the sector.
• Drive measurement and reporting of communications performance, including data dashboards and internal project reports.
• Lead development of core messaging for at least one sector priority area, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with Space Systems and enterprise narratives.
• Coordinate with channel owners to execute omni-channel campaigns across appropriate internal and external platforms.
• Coordinate social media content by aligning with channel owners, maintaining awareness of the content calendar, and ensuring posts reflect sector priorities and enterprise narratives.
• Assist with project management of special communications initiatives and other ad hoc projects, including defining timelines and deliverables, coordinating stakeholders, and tracking progress to ensure on time, high quality execution.
• Partner across teams to maintain and update sector wide resources, including an integrated calendar, content library, and storytelling material.
• Contribute to a positive, high performing team culture by bringing curiosity, follow through, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Skills

Project management

Data analytics

Writing

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Communications/Business

Master’s degree in Communications/PR

Tools

SharePoint

CMS / web content systems

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Public Relations Representative to provide project management, operations, and communications strategy support for our Space Sector. You will partner with communications and functional colleagues on sector-wide initiatives and deliver data dashboards and training.

This full-time role is based in McLean, VA, Redondo Beach, CA, Linthicum, MD, or Dulles, VA, and requires experience in communications project management, strong writing, and the ability to