Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP)
Sr. Principal Communications Operations and Strategy Lead
Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP), Falls Church, Virginia, United States, 22042
Requisition ID: R10180181
Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest. Category:
Communications
Location:
Falls Church, Virginia, United States of America
Clearance Type:
None
Telecommute:
Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position
Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Positions Available:
1
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. As a member of the Northrop Grumman
Communications Strategy Team,
the
Communications Operations and Strategy Lead
will help drive the innovation, development, and execution of Northrop Grumman’s communications strategy, working across Centers of Practice (CoPs) and business sectors to align on priorities, opportunities and campaigns shaping the reputation of Northrop Grumman and the effectiveness of our Communications function. This position is located at Northrop Grumman’s headquarters in Falls Church, VA with options for hybrid work. A key focus for Northrop Grumman is to build an industry-leading capabilities ecosystem enabled by an engaged, effective and strategic Communications team. You will work closely with senior Communications leadership to drive strategic planning for our function, develop action plans to help our Communications team evolve and grow, develop effective metrics and reporting tools to communicate our progress, and share best practices across our Communications team. Responsibilities: Work directly with the Corporate Vice President, Communications (CCO) to support the Communications Functional Strategy, and NG Communications Strategy
Support Communications talent development and skill building programs including Capabilities Framework
Coordinate functional engagement, including survey action plan tracking, professional development opportunities, standing up new workstreams and working teams, fostering team connection, identifying opportunities for team recognition and more
Support operations and integration of functional priorities including development and implementation of communications best practices, establishing robust moments of engagement, Roles and Responsibilities (RASCI) documentation
Support program management for key functional priorities, including senior executive prep materials
Manage Corporate Communications budget
Work with Business Management and cost center owners to provide reports and forecasts to Corp. Vice President, Communications
Collect and analyze data, make recommendations to improve our approach and the results of future communications, processes, events, and activities
You’ll be a great fit if you are/have: Curious mind – drawn to problem solving and willing to ask hard questions
Strong track record of building effective relationships, particularly with senior and C-suite leaders
Sound judgment with the ability to balance short and long-term priorities in a disciplined, self-sufficient manner
Ability to develop and leverage strong partnerships across an organization, harmonize various perspectives/objectives, provide sound counsel, prioritize, and deliver positive outcomes for all involved
Ability to bring innovative thinking, creative ideas, diverse perspectives, global and regional insights, and higher-level awareness into everything that is created
Confident in partnering with and leading cross-functional teams with an unwavering focus on employee engagement
Strong presentation skills and ability to facilitate and gain consensus among stakeholders with disparate views
An ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced, continuously evolving environment
Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of communications experience, successfully developing and deploying communications practices OR Master's degree with 6+ years of communications experience, successfully developing and deploying communications practices
Experience in project management tools and software
Experience managing SharePoint and Teams environments
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with overseeing communications strategy programs
Familiarity with managing budgets for a large corporate function
Comfortable tracking and reporting functional updates
Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work on multiple major strategic initiatives simultaneously
Understanding of AP writing style
Strong writing skills
Strong business acumen
Experience leveraging and interpreting data to create and execute communications strategies and plans
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.
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Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest. Category:
Communications
Location:
Falls Church, Virginia, United States of America
Clearance Type:
None
Telecommute:
Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position
Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Positions Available:
1
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. As a member of the Northrop Grumman
Communications Strategy Team,
the
Communications Operations and Strategy Lead
will help drive the innovation, development, and execution of Northrop Grumman’s communications strategy, working across Centers of Practice (CoPs) and business sectors to align on priorities, opportunities and campaigns shaping the reputation of Northrop Grumman and the effectiveness of our Communications function. This position is located at Northrop Grumman’s headquarters in Falls Church, VA with options for hybrid work. A key focus for Northrop Grumman is to build an industry-leading capabilities ecosystem enabled by an engaged, effective and strategic Communications team. You will work closely with senior Communications leadership to drive strategic planning for our function, develop action plans to help our Communications team evolve and grow, develop effective metrics and reporting tools to communicate our progress, and share best practices across our Communications team. Responsibilities: Work directly with the Corporate Vice President, Communications (CCO) to support the Communications Functional Strategy, and NG Communications Strategy
Support Communications talent development and skill building programs including Capabilities Framework
Coordinate functional engagement, including survey action plan tracking, professional development opportunities, standing up new workstreams and working teams, fostering team connection, identifying opportunities for team recognition and more
Support operations and integration of functional priorities including development and implementation of communications best practices, establishing robust moments of engagement, Roles and Responsibilities (RASCI) documentation
Support program management for key functional priorities, including senior executive prep materials
Manage Corporate Communications budget
Work with Business Management and cost center owners to provide reports and forecasts to Corp. Vice President, Communications
Collect and analyze data, make recommendations to improve our approach and the results of future communications, processes, events, and activities
You’ll be a great fit if you are/have: Curious mind – drawn to problem solving and willing to ask hard questions
Strong track record of building effective relationships, particularly with senior and C-suite leaders
Sound judgment with the ability to balance short and long-term priorities in a disciplined, self-sufficient manner
Ability to develop and leverage strong partnerships across an organization, harmonize various perspectives/objectives, provide sound counsel, prioritize, and deliver positive outcomes for all involved
Ability to bring innovative thinking, creative ideas, diverse perspectives, global and regional insights, and higher-level awareness into everything that is created
Confident in partnering with and leading cross-functional teams with an unwavering focus on employee engagement
Strong presentation skills and ability to facilitate and gain consensus among stakeholders with disparate views
An ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced, continuously evolving environment
Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of communications experience, successfully developing and deploying communications practices OR Master's degree with 6+ years of communications experience, successfully developing and deploying communications practices
Experience in project management tools and software
Experience managing SharePoint and Teams environments
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with overseeing communications strategy programs
Familiarity with managing budgets for a large corporate function
Comfortable tracking and reporting functional updates
Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work on multiple major strategic initiatives simultaneously
Understanding of AP writing style
Strong writing skills
Strong business acumen
Experience leveraging and interpreting data to create and execute communications strategies and plans
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.
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