Sentinel Community Engagement Representative

Northrop Grumman•Minot, ND

8d•$111,700 - $167,500•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Legislative Affairs team is seeking a Community Engagement Representative. Located in Minot, ND, the Sentinel Community Engagement Representative reports to the Director of Legislative Affairs, State and Local Government Relations within the Corporate Legislative Affairs organization. This individual will serve as Northrop Grumman’s primary point of contact for local leaders, organizations, workforce development groups, and small businesses in the designated communities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (for example, public policy, economic development, communications) and a minimum of 10 years of work experience; Appropriate combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
Demonstrated track record of developing and implementing successful engagement plans.
Proven self-starter who works effectively both individually and as part of a team, and is proficient with office software and applications.
Ability to anticipate community concerns and to work internally to make recommendations.
Demonstrated experience interacting with community leaders and company executives.
Strong judgment/decision-making skills and political acumen.
Skilled at synthesizing complex information and communicating it clearly to audiences of all sizes and backgrounds.
Collaborative and can gain consensus among stakeholders with varied views.
Poised, approachable and confident in your communications.
Can manage multiple ongoing projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of, and established relationships within, the designated communities.
Experience in local economic development and/or workforce development at the state or local level.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong problem solving, organizational skills and attention to detail.
High level of integrity, and a hands-on approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

Lead Northrop Grumman’s community presence in planned Sentinel program workforce hub locations and surrounding areas.
Maintain strong relationships with community leaders, local organizations, workforce development groups, and small businesses.
Coordinate with Sentinel program executives to be fully informed about program issues and provide feedback and make recommendations about community engagements and workforce development issues.