Sr. Principal Executive Communications Representative (Falls Church VA)

Northrop Grumman•Falls Church, VA

4d•$117,500 - $176,300•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Sr. Principal Executive Communications Representative to join its executive communications team. This role involves developing communication strategies to enhance Northrop Grumman’s reputation and build trust with key stakeholders, including potential and current employees, customers, and thought leaders. The position is based in Falls Church, VA. The ideal candidate will leverage their communications expertise, knowledge of the national security environment, and business acumen to position the company as a leader in aerospace and defense innovation and technology. This role requires a strong writer and critical thinker who can collaborate with senior executives to create compelling content that highlights Northrop Grumman's leadership in the Defense Industry. Reporting to the Executive Communications Manager, this individual will be a trusted partner to the C-Suite, developing executive-level content for leaders across the enterprise. The candidate will combine a deep understanding of current events and business objectives to identify engagement opportunities.

Requirements

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
Excellent writer, strong editor
Experience writing for executive-level leadership
Experience working in collaborative, matrixed team environments
Experience with enterprise-level social media strategy
Proven success developing and executing integrated communications strategies
Demonstrated success managing multiple priorities and stakeholders
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time; travel may include intra-office within the DC metro area, as well as other sites, as needed
Must be a United States citizen

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a large, matrixed and/or geographically dispersed organization; U.S. Government experience strongly preferred.
Experience in technology, aerospace, defense or other science-related business or government field
Sound judgment in decision making and leadership actions with proven abilities to drive change through creative methods, ideas and approaches
Willingness and eligibility to be granted an SCI security clearance

Responsibilities

Assist the Executive Communications Manager with researching, planning, writing, and editing executive communications, including speeches, talking points, social media content, op-eds, and senior leader preparation materials.
Develop and manage CEO social media content and digital communication strategies to drive engagement across defined priority audiences and focus areas.
Develop, maintain, and apply executive voice guidelines and key messages to ensure consistency across all executive communications.
Review and assess executive-level invitations and requests for internal and external engagements and develop clear recommendations and responses.
Gather, maintain, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data to assess executive communications effectiveness, in partnership with the Digital Readiness, Measurement and Insights team.
Collaborate with communications representatives across the enterprise to develop and implement comprehensive executive communications strategies and plans that align with business objectives and stakeholder engagement priorities.
Implement and continuously refine processes that support long-term planning, high-quality content development, disciplined execution, and meaningful insights across all executive communications activities.
Participate, as required, in enterprise-level integrated planning teams focused on key Northrop Grumman communication priorities or programs.
Uphold Northrop Grumman standards for quality, ethics, security, and brand, ensuring all executive communications are accurate, compliant, and aligned with company priorities.