Manager Communications 2

Northrop Grumman • Linthicum Heights, MD

2d • $127,100 - $190,700 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Employee Communications team is seeking a creative and strategic Manager Communications 2 of Mission Systems Employee Communications to lead internal communications. The manager develops and executes communication strategies that engage and inform employees across the sector and align with business and functional priorities. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role requiring strategic thinking, rapid execution, sound judgment, and the ability to connect stakeholders and workstreams while driving employee engagement and alignment.

The manager serves as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leaders, translating business priorities into communication strategies and measurable outcomes. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, including overseeing internal channels and content, advising executives, and leading a team of communications professionals. The manager partners across the employee communications center of practice and broader communications organization to ensure alignment, consistency, and shared ownership. The role is based in Linthicum, Maryland, and is not remote. Travel is 10% of the time; relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, or a related field and at least 8 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree in one of these fields and at least 6 years of relevant experience. Twelve years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Proven record of developing and executing successful, innovative integrated communications strategies with demonstrated business results.
• Demonstrated leadership success with business-driven, complex communications projects.
• Excellent executive-level communication skills and presence.
• Strategic, systems-level thinking, interpersonal and organizational skills, and ability to manage schedules and executive support.
• Experience successfully leading high-performing teams of direct and matrixed employees, including teams distributed across multiple locations.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities while meeting schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
• Ability to anticipate needs, proactively advance initiatives, and drive momentum across competing priorities.
• Experience in employee or executive communications.
• Experience working with senior executives and senior leadership teams.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills, including the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing team.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, including the ability to translate complex topics into clear, engaging content.
• Understanding of AP writing style.
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple workstreams, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen, sound judgment, persuasive counseling skills, and ability to handle communications issues positively.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in media relations, social media, and integrated communications.
• Communications and leadership experience in large, complex organizations.
• Experience with communications tools, including website content management systems such as SharePoint and digital communications tools such as Teams.
• Experience in the defense industry.
• Experience producing omni-channel content.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated communication strategies for sector employee communications.
• Provide senior executives with strategic communications counsel and support.
• Oversee activations across internal channels, including digital platforms, live events, and internal media, and deliver a regular cadence of fresh content aligned with business and people objectives.
• Translate business initiatives into clear, compelling messages for diverse audiences across the company.
• Lead a team of communications professionals and foster a collaborative, high-performing environment.
• Create messaging and narratives that connect employees to the company’s mission, strategy, and values.
• Oversee the creation of internal communication materials, including executive messaging, presentations, talking points, and storytelling content.
• Connect priorities, stakeholders, and workstreams to support coordinated execution across the organization.
• Partner cross-functionally to coordinate communications that support employee engagement and business alignment.
• Balance speed and quality, prioritize initiatives, and focus resources on high-impact work while maintaining attention to detail.
• Oversee strategies for communicating with employees in hard-to-reach and classified areas.
• Measure communication impact and refine strategies based on data and feedback.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
• Anticipate needs, advance initiatives, and maintain momentum across competing priorities.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams of direct and matrixed employees, including team members in multiple locations.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position
• Long-term incentives may be available to employees in Vice President or Director positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager