Senior Manager of Public Relations- Evergreen
Northrop Grumman
- Location
- United States Virginia McLean
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Sponsorship
- Sponsors visa
- Posted
- Aug 20, 2026
About this role
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 employees have incredible opportunities to work on extraordinary systems that impact people’s lives around the world. We’re curious and committed people, passionate about innovating technology to connect and protect the world by solving our most challenging problems. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to invent the future…and have fun along the way. Description: Northrop Grumman Space Systems is looking for a savvy, strategic Senior Manager of Public Relations 3 to lead a small team at the forefront of shaping and delivering compelling communications to support our business. In this role you will lead key capture communications for priority business initiatives, leading the communications strategy across paid, earned, shared and owned and measuring results. T his position can be located in Baltimore, MD, McLean, VA, Huntsville, AL or Redondo Beach, CA. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about building and executing communications campaigns, translating complex subjects into compelling content, and cultivating relationships with stakeholders. You will work closely with cross-functional communications teams and business leaders to create strategic, omni-channel communications that tell our story to key audiences. The ideal candidate will have deep understanding of the layered missile defense portfolio and environment. In this role, the selected candidate will: Work in partnership with the Communications Director to evolve and execute a comprehensive communications strategy to drive company reputation, brand awareness and stakeholder engagement Lead priority capture communications focused on strategic business priorities across the space portfolio and enterprise portfolio Elevate company story by supporting executive thought leadership on important next generation technologies and layered missile defense capabilities Lead and mentor a team of dedicated 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 Oversee the development and execution of omni-channel, integrated communications plans to achieve business and communication goals Lead, prepare and position subject matter experts for strategic communications opportunities across channels, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder engagement. Prepare and share metrics on communications efforts and leverage those results to evolve strategies and approaches to achieve business objectives Partner with functional colleagues to develop communications materials, including collateral, videos, speeches, presentations, media engagements and more Skills for Success: Experience leading a team Proven experience in developing and executing strategic communications plans that advance business objectives and enhance thought leadership Aptitude for identifying customer trends and