Manager of Employee Communications 2 (12968)

Embark on a career that will shape and uphold our nation’s national security through innovative and impactful communication. Northrop Grumman Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division Communications seeks a Manager of Employee Communications to join its team in our Roy, UT office.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Join a team of dedicated professionals who are pioneering the future of national defense and reimaging technologies that are defining what’s possible for the next generation. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Employee Communications, you will be responsible for defining and implementing the division employee communications strategy and framework to drive employee engagement.

The desired candidate is a strong and engaging leader and influencer with high values, integrity and ethics. S/He is a strategic thinker and hands-on individual who can take projects from concept to implementation and has a proven track record of simultaneously managing and delivering multiple, evolving employee communications projects.

What You’ll Get To Do: 

• Develop a comprehensive, strategic communication strategy to support and create momentum for Strategic Deterrent Systems.

• Develop, implement, and measure wide-ranging communication strategies, integrated communication plans and compelling narratives for major programs/initiatives that drive key elements of Northrop Grumman’s people strategy.

• Oversee key internal channels, driving a regular drumbeat of creative, fresh content that aligns with the organization’s business and people objectives.

• Interpret and share business initiatives in a simple, compelling way for diverse audiences across the division.

• Serve as a partner and trusted advisor to executive leaders, providing insights, perspective and counsel on communications strategies and issues to internal audiences.

• Collect and analyze data, make recommendations to improve our approach and the results of future communications, events, and activities.

• Develop and implement strategies to communicate to employees in hard to reach and classified areas.

• Provide leadership, management and coaching to a team of driven communicators.

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

• 401k

• Educational Assistance
  Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

• Paid Time Off

• Health & Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts

• Flexible Schedules:  For example the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years’ of experience; Master's and 4 years of experience

• At least 1 year leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule

• Experience in Communications, Journalism, English or closely related field

• At least 1 year of experience with change communications projects in collaboration with executive-level leadership

• Demonstrated experience developing successful and innovative communications programs with proven business results

• Strong relationship building skills; proven track record of building collaborative partnerships as the basis for being able to influence direction and drive change at every level of organization

• Experience drafting, editing, writing and sharing stories that captivate an internal audience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level clearance is required  

• Occasional travel required (10%)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active security clearance is a plus.

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

• Affinity for developing solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.

• Strong business acumen and executive presence with a history of cultivating trusting relationships with executive leaders.

• Experience producing omni-channel content.

• The ability to distill complex and sometimes voluminous technical processes, programs and content into clear, concise and engaging communications.

• Experience leveraging data to create and execute communications strategies, plans, programs and events.

• Understanding of AP writing style.

• Experience working in the aerospace/ defense industry.

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