Communications Specialist - Level 3 - R10224036
Northrop Grumman, Virginia, MN, United States
Job Details
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available.
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No.
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret.
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time.
Description 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 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 to landing on the moon. We look for people with bold ideas, courage, and an inventive spirit to invent the future while having fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and authenticity—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’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Communications Specialist — Level 3 located in Dulles, VA, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. The preferred location for this role is Dulles, VA — may consider McLean, VA; Chandler, AZ; or Gilbert, AZ.
This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
Job Responsibilities
Provide communications support to the space control and in‑space servicing and refueling portfolios within Northrop Grumman’s Space Superiority Division.
Develop, plan, and conduct communications programs to support company business objectives with the media, public, industry, stockholders, and employees.
Utilize strategic communications activities to elicit desired target audience actions and help shape customer perceptions, public opinion, and policy decisions.
Write, edit, distribute and measure results for content on a variety of channels, including talking points, articles, scripts, website copy, social media, intranet, email, and events.
Cultivate working relationships with senior executives, spokespersons, and technical experts with equal ease.
Assist in preparing key opinion leaders and technical experts to provide perspective and insight to the media.
Support marketing communications for paid campaigns and the development of marketing collateral.
Procure and produce a diverse array of inspirational content about our people, technologies, successes, and business capabilities. Content will range from articles and videos, to interviews, Q&A, webinars, infographics, and photo/caption features.
Manage the capture/production, approval, storage, and retrieval of photos, videos, graphics, and other visual assets.
Ensure communications plans and tactics are consistent with the company’s strategic vision and reflect the Northrop Grumman brand.
Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience — or — Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience.
Excellent verbal communication skills, strong judgment, problem‑solving and organizational skills, and superb attention to detail.
Strong writing and editing skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with professionals, demonstrating tact and poise.
Interpersonal skills and a “can‑do” attitude.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with accuracy and composure.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Preferred Qualifications
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.
Experience with Associated Press style.
Experience producing editorial content for a media organization or managing owned digital channels such as web properties and social media accounts.
Aerospace and Defense experience.
Compensation and Benefits Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 – $141,200.00. This range is a general guideline; factors such as scope and responsibilities, candidate’s experience, education, skills, and market conditions influence salary offers. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentives. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
Discrimination & Equal Opportunity 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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit
http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No.
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret.
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time.
Description 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 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 to landing on the moon. We look for people with bold ideas, courage, and an inventive spirit to invent the future while having fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and authenticity—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’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Communications Specialist — Level 3 located in Dulles, VA, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. The preferred location for this role is Dulles, VA — may consider McLean, VA; Chandler, AZ; or Gilbert, AZ.
This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
Job Responsibilities
Provide communications support to the space control and in‑space servicing and refueling portfolios within Northrop Grumman’s Space Superiority Division.
Develop, plan, and conduct communications programs to support company business objectives with the media, public, industry, stockholders, and employees.
Utilize strategic communications activities to elicit desired target audience actions and help shape customer perceptions, public opinion, and policy decisions.
Write, edit, distribute and measure results for content on a variety of channels, including talking points, articles, scripts, website copy, social media, intranet, email, and events.
Cultivate working relationships with senior executives, spokespersons, and technical experts with equal ease.
Assist in preparing key opinion leaders and technical experts to provide perspective and insight to the media.
Support marketing communications for paid campaigns and the development of marketing collateral.
Procure and produce a diverse array of inspirational content about our people, technologies, successes, and business capabilities. Content will range from articles and videos, to interviews, Q&A, webinars, infographics, and photo/caption features.
Manage the capture/production, approval, storage, and retrieval of photos, videos, graphics, and other visual assets.
Ensure communications plans and tactics are consistent with the company’s strategic vision and reflect the Northrop Grumman brand.
Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience — or — Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience.
Excellent verbal communication skills, strong judgment, problem‑solving and organizational skills, and superb attention to detail.
Strong writing and editing skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with professionals, demonstrating tact and poise.
Interpersonal skills and a “can‑do” attitude.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with accuracy and composure.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Preferred Qualifications
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.
Experience with Associated Press style.
Experience producing editorial content for a media organization or managing owned digital channels such as web properties and social media accounts.
Aerospace and Defense experience.
Compensation and Benefits Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 – $141,200.00. This range is a general guideline; factors such as scope and responsibilities, candidate’s experience, education, skills, and market conditions influence salary offers. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentives. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
Discrimination & Equal Opportunity 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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit
http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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