Manager Employee and Functional Communications

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.

Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems sector is looking for a Manager of Employee and Functional Communications who is confident in being a strategic advisor, thinks outside the "lets send an e-mail" box, thrives on the challenge of telling compelling stories, and constantly seeks to improve through disciplined measurement, analysis and adjustment. Your communications expertise will play a critical role in the company's mission and in advancing aeronautics.

This position may be located in Palmdale or Redondo Beach, California, Melbourne, Florida, or Falls Church, Virginia and may require travel up to 25% of the time.

How you will make a difference:

• Lead, develop and motivate a team of Employee and Functional Communications professionals chartered to strengthen the corporate brand reputation, champion a winning culture and build employee pride.
• Develop, implement and measure omni-channel employee and functional communications plans in an effort to inform and inspire employees and drive business goals.
• Lead implementation and measurement of the sector's culture campaign.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and provide regular executive communications, change communications and other support to multiple functions; work in partnership with other communicators and leaders to integrate messages and methods in support of broader business priorities.
• Support executive communications by developing and editing announcements, webcasts, videos, presentations, talking points, speeches, executive summaries, and content for internal websites.
• Be a storyteller - conceptualize, forage and produce a diverse array of inspirational editorial content (feature stories, videos, podcasts and vlogs) that supports our business goals and Communications objectives.
• Collaborate with our Human Resources and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion teams to develop and execute communications that promote a workplace where everyone belongs.
• Collect and analyze data, then make recommendations to improve our practices, processes and channels to ensure communications efficiently and effectively inform and inspire all employees, including those working in manufacturing and restricted areas.
• Ensure quality and on-time distribution of broadcast communications to sector employees, including leader communications, sector and site newsletters, announcements, etc.
• Participate in cross-sector groups to support enterprise campaigns.
• Co-lead sector-level crisis communications planning and response, inclusive of sector Covid-19 communications.
• Support change management communications activities.

You'll be a great fit if you:

• Have experience leading, developing and empowering a team of communications professionals to inform and inspire employees and drive business goals.
• Are poised, approachable and confident in being a strategic advisor to business partners and senior leaders - tailoring your recommendations in response to business goals, communications objectives, and measured outcomes.
• Are an adventurous, self-motivated, collaborative communications strategist who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys a variety of projects to work on simultaneously, can reprioritize quickly and consistently meet deadlines.
• Are disciplined in measuring the impact of our communications campaigns, plans and tactics.
• Are an excellent teammate and leader who can learn from others and agrees empowerment is a winning strategy to generate meaningful outcomes.
• Are a stellar project manager who lives by prioritization, and possess a borderline-annoying attention to detail.
• Have experience developing, executing and measuring integrated, strategic communication plans, modifying approach, when needed, to address feedback and metrics.
• Possess excellent writing, copy-editing, proofing and presentation skills.
• Have an ability to digest complex concepts and communicate them in simple, effective ways.
• Proven organizational skills to guide the maintenance of Employee and Functional Communications systems and standard operating procedures.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing or a related field with a minimum of 9 years of experience managing communications projects, channels or campaigns, drafting communication content, materials and products -OR- 7 years of experience with a Master's Degree in a related field with similar communications project experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong problem solving, organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Associated Press Style.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Prior management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and retain DoD Secret Clearance

Salary Range: $102,500 USD - $178,000 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. As a federal contractor, and consistent with Executive Order 14042 (https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/) we require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by their start date. Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirement. Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.