Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems sector communications team is hiring a Senior Principal Communications Representative who will report to the R&AD division communications manager. The candidate will work as a strategic advisor to the Research and Advanced Design (R&AD) directorate while also supporting the execution of the sector's communications strategy. The candidate will lead all internal and external communications for selected R&AD programs; has experience leading teams in a matrixed organization; thrives on the challenge of creating interest around R&AD capabilities and developing internal and external opportunities around business priorities and culture. This position will be based in Redondo Beach, California.
Essential Functions: Conduct public relations activities to improve and support company, division, and program objectives with the media, public, industry, stakeholders, and employees. This includes the ability to:

Coordinate with programs to gain consensus on communications goals and content development

* Work with enterprise Communities of Practice to develop, plan, and disseminate information via print, broadcast, and/or intranet/internet media

* Work with programs to ensure messaging and media engagement activities are aligned with division and sector goals and themes

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in communications, Journalism, English, Marketing or a related field and a minimum of 8 years of experience, or a master's degree in prior fields and 6 years of experience.

* Experience building communications campaigns and executing to completion

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong judgement, problem solving and organizational skills, and superb attention to detail.

* Must be able to work on-site at the Redondo Beach location and have own transportation to support programs at various sites, including Palmdale or El Segundo

* Occasional travel beyond the listed areas may be required (up to 10%)

* Must have or be able to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

Communications and leadership experience in the defense industry preferred

* Experience working on next-generation air capabilities

* Department of Defense Secret Clearance

Salary Range: $113,500 - $170,300
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.