Head of Internal Communications

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

TRAVEL: 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 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. The Northrop Grumman Employee Communications team seeks a creative and strategic manager of Space Systems Employee Communications to serve as a leader of internal communications. In this role, you will develop and execute communications strategies that engage and inform employees across the sector while ensuring alignment with business and function priorities.

This position reports to the senior manager of Employee Communications and is based in McLean, Va. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of strategic thinking, people leadership, project management and hands‑on execution to drive meaningful employee engagement and alignment.

In This Role, You’ll Drive the development and implementation of an integrated communications strategy to support sector employee communications.

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, providing strategic communications counsel and support.

Oversee key internal channels – including digital, live events, and internal media platforms – driving a regular drumbeat of creative, fresh content that aligns with the organization’s business and people objectives and effectively reaches internal audiences.

Oversee a team of communications professionals, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment.

Drive the creation of communications materials, including executive messaging, presentations, talking points, and internal media content.

Partner cross-functionally to ensure seamless communications efforts that drive employee engagement and business alignment.

Oversee the development and implementation of strategies to communicate to employees in hard-to-reach and classified areas.

Measure the impact of communications strategies and continuously refine approaches based on data and feedback.

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You Have Are a stellar project manager with strong prioritization skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments—juggling multiple projects, shifting priorities quickly, and consistently meeting deadlines.

Have a proven track record of developing, implementing and measuring successful communications plans in collaboration with cross-function teams.

Are poised and approachable with strong business acumen and experience in positively handling communications issues, demonstrating sound judgment and persuasive counseling to your team and to senior management.

Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing or a related field and a minimum of 8 years of experience, or a Master's degree in prior fields and 6 years of experience. Proven track record developing and executing successful and innovative integrated communications programs with proven business results.

Demonstrated leadership success with business driven, complex communications projects.

Excellent executive-level communications skills.

Management of multiple projects and priorities while meeting schedule, budget, and quality requirements.

Experience in employee or executive communications.

Experience in media relations and integrated communications is a plus.

Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into clear, engaging content.

Understanding of AP writing style.

Preferred Qualifications Communications and leadership experience with large, complex organizations.

Experience with communications tools including website content management systems such as SharePoint and other digital communications tools such as Teams.

Experience producing omni-channel content.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.