Sr. Principal Communications Rep

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Communications Representative to support one of its high-profile programs and capability areas. In this role, the candidate will lead the development and implementation of integrated communications strategies and plans that advance our brand and reputation as a leader in battle management command and control (C2) with support from cross-functional communications teams. The person will be responsible for developing and ensuring the proper message is delivered to target audiences across a variety of paid, earned and owned channels. The role requires someone who is passionate about building and executing communications campaigns, translating complex subjects into compelling content, and cultivating relationships with key stakeholders. You will work closely with a cross-functional communications team and business leaders to create strategic, omni-channel communications that tell our story to key audiences, both externally and internally. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of C2 and air and missile defense, experience in both domestic and international markets, and a keen sense of how communications can support business objectives. Specific duties include: Develop and implement strategic plans and campaigns, in alignment with key business priorities. Connect the dots across programs to identify communications opportunities. Provide counsel and guidance to internal stakeholders. Create compelling content from start to finish for multi-channels based on customer and market insights, including videos, website, social media, tradeshows, and internal audiences. Manage execution elements including web, collateral, content, videos, events, demos, digital, social media, advertising, thought leadership etc. Work alongside senior executives to craft internal messages supporting employee engagement, strategic communications, and speaking engagements. Train and prepare subject matter experts for media interviews and lead interviews with reporters. Coordinate with key internal and external stakeholders for reviews and approvals. Ensure consistency and integration across all messaging platforms with precise attention to detail. Gather and analyze metrics to identify effectiveness on key campaigns and identify opportunities for improvement.