Principal Employee Communications Representative

Northrop Grumman

. Serve as an enterprise integration driver, partnering with sectors and functional teams on cross-enterprise initiatives .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $89,900 - $141,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing strategic communications plans that align with organizational goals, utilizing strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in leveraging data to enhance communication strategies and maintain a high level of integrity while managing sensitive information.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's DegreeFive Years Communications ExperienceMicrosoft Office ProficiencyExcellent Written and Verbal Communication SkillsAerospace and Defense Experience

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Hard Skills

Communications Strategy DevelopmentData-Driven Decision MakingAP Writing StyleContent Sharing Framework DesignEvent Tactical Communication

Soft Skills

Strong JudgmentProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Teams

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseEmployee CommunicationsCross-Enterprise InitiativesCommunications Ecosystem

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as an enterprise integration driver, partnering with sectors and functional teams on cross-enterprise initiatives
Advise on communications and connect enterprise priorities to business needs
Identify inconsistent use of channels, tools and processes and develop recommendations, standards and templates
Design and maintain frameworks, messaging and resources for consistent, employee-centric content sharing
Refine the Communications Ecosystem and recommend improvements using metrics and feedback
Support high-level, cross-enterprise events with tactical communications and strategic rollout of key themes and storytelling
Ensure communications plans and tactics align with the company’s strategic vision and Northrop Grumman’s brand
Collaborate with Communications and functional partners across sector and corporation teams
Serve as a channel lead backup for syndication, all-employee message sends, intranet maintenance and digital signage
Report to the Employee Communications manager for the Integration and Channel Strategy team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with five (5) plus years of experience successfully developing and deploying communications practices, or three (3) plus years of communications experience with a Master-level degree from an accredited university
An additional four years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
High level of integrity when handling sensitive and confidential information
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong judgment, problem-solving and organizational skills
Superb attention to detail
Ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment
Ability to develop solutions to problems of moderate scope and complexity
Strong business presence and history of cultivating trusting relationships with multiple teams and leaders
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with accuracy and composure
High level of interpersonal skills and a “can-do” attitude
Experience leveraging data to create and execute communications strategies, plans, programs and events
Understanding of Associated Press writing style
Aerospace and Defense experience preferred
U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions

Benefits

Comp & perks

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