Manager, Legislative Affairs – Outreach and Advocacy

Northrop Grumman

. Lead third-party engagements and implement advocacy strategies .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeFalls Church • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $121,000 - $181,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing advocacy strategies while effectively engaging with government officials and stakeholders. Proven ability to synthesize information and maintain relationships in the aerospace and defense sector.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advocacy Strategy ExecutionGovernment Relations ExperienceExcellent Written And Oral CommunicationRelationship ManagementCollaboration Across Teams

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Hard Skills

Government RelationsLegislative ActivitiesCommunicationsAdvocacy ActivitiesInformation Synthesis

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingIntegrityProfessional PresenceObjective SettingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

DatabasesEmail Campaigns

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefensePolitical AffairsPublic PolicyFederal Leaders

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead third-party engagements and implement advocacy strategies
Develop and execute external engagement strategies supporting Northrop Grumman programs and priorities
Coordinate internal company parties in support of advocacy efforts
Collaborate with suppliers, third-party organizations, and external stakeholders
Engage and develop relationships with elected officials and their staff, suppliers/partners, state and local leaders, and third parties
Report to the Director, Policy and Advocacy
Work from the Falls Church, Virginia corporate office, with the ability to also work from the Washington, D.C. Capitol Hill office
Travel 25% of the time

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and at least 8 years of experience in government relations, legislative, communications, or advocacy activities OR Master’s degree in a related discipline and at least 6 years of experience in those activities
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to synthesize large amounts of information into key messages in a fast-paced environment
Experience executing advocacy strategy and collaborating effectively across teams
Ability to set and meet objectives while reacting to dynamic environments
Ability to establish and maintain internal and external relationships related to aerospace and defense and/or political affairs
Experience communicating with federal leaders and key decision-makers
Facility with databases and using their content to execute and assist others in executing email campaigns
High level of integrity and hands-on approach to problem-solving
Professional presence when interacting with public policy decision-makers and company executives
U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Overtime eligibility, depending on position
Shift differential, depending on position
Discretionary bonus
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business