Director of Communications 1 El Segundo CA

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Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: Yes 25% of the Time
Description
At Northrop Grumman our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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 theyre making history.
Northrop Grummans Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Director Communications 1 who will report to the Head of Communications Aeronautics Systems. This position will be located in El Segundo CA or Palmdale CA.

The director will lead strategy development messaging and execution for the aeronautics business to advance our brand and reputation as an aeronautics leader. They will need to excel at collaboration both within our company but also with our many customer communities.

On the business side you will partner with communications and functional leaders to lead the development of high-impact strategies as well as priorities including growth priority programs and new business terms of positioning you will lead strategy and execution for shaping executive thought leadership both internally and externally. You will also lead a small team of program communications professionals responsible for the day-to-day operations of these activities and manage their associated budgets. Expertise in communications strategy editorial planning and management of content channels (preferably branded editorial) and communications measurement is required.

In this role the selected candidate will:

Partner with communications leadership on the development of communications strategy internal and external to drive performance reputation and engagement.
Partner with functional team peers on the development of content in support sector and enterprise priorities
Partner with Strategy and Business growth leadership on the development of our sector integrated marketing strategy including positioning in key priority growth areas.
Lead and mentor a small team of dedicated program communications professionals to help them achieve success in their roles; work with individual team members to support their professional development and goals; be an advocate for the communications team and for cutting-edge resources.
Work closely with customers on integrated communications planning and implementation.
Have a deep understanding of communications trends best practices and technologies to reach broad audiences.
We offer flexible working schedules 9/80 phenomenal learning opportunities exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for candidates with experience in composite-building processes that are self-motivated proactive and goal-oriented to support our products & customers.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts retains and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors degree preferably in Marketing Communications Business or other liberal arts field
Must have at least 10 years of experience in communications media marketing and/or public relations
Experience leading or managing cross-functional teams
Strong writing skills with experience tailoring messages to a variety of audiences particularly in translating one message for a diverse range of stakeholders
Expertise in strategic communications planning including the development of measurable objectives and associated KPIs
Proven experience in building productive working relationships with functional and/or business leaders including customers
Familiarity with communications measurement tools and best practices
Strong judgment and ability to remain agile in a fast-moving environment with rapidly shifting priorities
Budget management experience
Experience leading and mentoring individuals in their professional development
Aerospace and defense industry experience with a familiarization of DoD and Global government customers.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret or Top Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Preferred Qualifications:

Active DoD Clearance
Excellent collaboration and presentation skills as well as the ability to effectively interface with and influence all levels of management
Excellent speechwriting skills with experience in developing executive level content talking points and statements
Ability to support and enhance strong communications standards workflows and branding guidelines
Excellent project management skills
Primary Level Salary Range: $179600.00 - $269400.00