Northrop Grumman Corporation
Manager 2 Employee Communications
Northrop Grumman Corporation, Falls Church, Virginia, United States, 22042
Description
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.
The Northrop Grumman Employee Communications team seeks a
strategic, relationship-driven leader, Manager 2, Employee Communications Reporting to the Vice President of Employee Communications, this position is based in Falls Church, VA. This is not a remote position. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, collaborative communicator who can translate strategy into coordinated action and help our teams operate as one unified function.
In this role, you will:
Connect enterprise and sector communications efforts to ensure a unified employee experience—linking strategies, processes, and messaging for consistency and clarity across the organization.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing strategic counsel and high-quality communications support.
Collaborate with Employee Communications directors to shape narratives that connect employees to Northrop Grumman’s mission, strategy, and values.
Drive the creation and standardization of communications materials including strategic communication plans, executive messaging, presentations, toolkits, and templates.
Coordinate across all Communications CoPs to streamline communications planning, resource sharing, and measurement of outcomes.
Leverage digital and non-digital channels (intranet, Teams, signage, events, etc.) to reach a variety of different audiences and reinforce consistent messaging.
Use analytics and feedback to evaluate the effectiveness of communications and improve strategies over time.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree in Communications or related discipline with 6+ years of relevant experience
Proven success developing and executing integrated communications strategies
Experience leading complex, business-driven communications projects and collaborating across matrixed environments
Executive-level writing and advising skills, with a systems-level mindset
Demonstrated success managing multiple priorities and stakeholders
Experience in employee or executive communications; media relations experience a plus
Experience partnering with C-suite and senior leadership teams
Strong leadership and people management skills, with a focus on collaboration and team development
Preferred Qualifications:
Communications and leadership experience within large, complex organizations
Familiarity with digital tools including SharePoint, Teams, and Smartsheet
Primary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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The Northrop Grumman Employee Communications team seeks a
strategic, relationship-driven leader, Manager 2, Employee Communications Reporting to the Vice President of Employee Communications, this position is based in Falls Church, VA. This is not a remote position. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, collaborative communicator who can translate strategy into coordinated action and help our teams operate as one unified function.
In this role, you will:
Connect enterprise and sector communications efforts to ensure a unified employee experience—linking strategies, processes, and messaging for consistency and clarity across the organization.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing strategic counsel and high-quality communications support.
Collaborate with Employee Communications directors to shape narratives that connect employees to Northrop Grumman’s mission, strategy, and values.
Drive the creation and standardization of communications materials including strategic communication plans, executive messaging, presentations, toolkits, and templates.
Coordinate across all Communications CoPs to streamline communications planning, resource sharing, and measurement of outcomes.
Leverage digital and non-digital channels (intranet, Teams, signage, events, etc.) to reach a variety of different audiences and reinforce consistent messaging.
Use analytics and feedback to evaluate the effectiveness of communications and improve strategies over time.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree in Communications or related discipline with 6+ years of relevant experience
Proven success developing and executing integrated communications strategies
Experience leading complex, business-driven communications projects and collaborating across matrixed environments
Executive-level writing and advising skills, with a systems-level mindset
Demonstrated success managing multiple priorities and stakeholders
Experience in employee or executive communications; media relations experience a plus
Experience partnering with C-suite and senior leadership teams
Strong leadership and people management skills, with a focus on collaboration and team development
Preferred Qualifications:
Communications and leadership experience within large, complex organizations
Familiarity with digital tools including SharePoint, Teams, and Smartsheet
Primary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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