Senior Principal Communications Strategist

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 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 Mission Systems is looking for a savvy, strategic Communications professional to create and deliver compelling content and messaging in support of company priorities. Reporting to the MS Strategic Communications Manager, this role will work in a collaborative environment to strategically align and shape communications. This professional will develop content across integrated communications tools and channels, liaising with stakeholders to inform messaging and content, audience targeting, and timing of material release. They will be responsible for ensuring that our communications plans and strategies include market, landscape and competitive insights and analysis. Join our team of dedicated professionals and define possible with Northrop Grumman. Your communications expertise will play a critical role in continuing to position the company as a technology innovator. This position may be located in Linthicum, Maryland or northern Virginia, with regular travel throughout DMV and elsewhere to support capability storytelling across our business. If you are an adaptable communicator who enjoys a dynamic work environment, have a strong program communications mindset, an innovative spirit and a passion for strategic thinking, we’re looking for you. You’ll make a difference by:                                                        • Providing strategic planning support, tactical execution and creative brainpower to support programs across the sector’s strategic priorities. • Developing content for business focus areas and priorities, partnering with functional colleagues and leadership to align to business objectives. • Using objectives-based storytelling in developing content and messaging. • Developing and executing integrated communications plans aligned to strategic priorities that deliver measurable results. You’ll be a great fit if you : • Can confidently and independently interact with executive leaders and all levels of employees. • Are experienced in developing and executing strategic communications plans to achieve business objectives and advance thought leadership. • Are experienced in developing compelling content and messaging. • Are a strategic thinker, strong problem solver who is wildly creative, collaborative and pays attention to every detail. • Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and are comfortable leading through change. • Can digest complex concepts and communicate them in simple, effective and compelling ways.   Qualifications   Basic qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 8 years of communications, public relations, marketing or journalism experience or master’s degree with 6 years of experience in communications, public relations, marketing or journalism. • Demonstrated knowledge and experience developing and deploying strategic