(DoD SkillBridge) – Sr Principal Public Relations Rep

Position description

As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel make the transition to civilian careers. Approximately 1/4th of Northrop Grumman’s 90,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists.

The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29 .The NG-MIP program is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The Northrop Grumman Military internship Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.

Responsibilities for this internship position are:

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – Military Internship Program (DoD SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge. During this program the service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.

Goals – Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Interns will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.

Objectives – Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly-trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission “Defining Possible” on Day 1. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.

Outcome – Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.

DoD SkillBridge Eligibility:

  • Has served at least 180 days on active duty

  • Is within 12 months of separation or retirement

  • Will receive an honorable discharge

  • Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS

  • Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months

  • Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.

MPR

The Communications organization of Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a highly skilled communications professional to join our team in implementing dynamic communications practices, including media strategy, digital communications, employee communications and special events.

The successful candidate candidate has demonstrated skill in developing strategic communications plans as well as the coordination, development and/or execution of content creation for scripts, digital, print, and other materials.

Job Description:

  • Develops, plans, and conducts public relations and public affairs programs to improve and support company business objectives with the media, public, industry, stockholders, and employees.

  • Plans, writes and disseminates information utilizing print, broadcast and/or intranet/internet media.

  • Writes and edits press releases, media materials, speeches, scripts, articles and business presentations.

  • Influences public opinion and policy decisions through strategic communications activities.

  • Identifies, secures and prepares key opinion leaders and internal spokespeople to provide perspective and insight to the media.

  • Works closely with global communications, marketing, international relations, and other departments to provide communications counsel on business needs.

  • May participate and support advertising campaigns, and/or edit material for organization publications.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing or a related field and a minimum of 10 years of experience, or a Master’s degree in prior fields and 8 years of experience.

  • Experience building communications campaigns and executing to completion

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong judgement, problem solving and organizational skills, and superb attention to detail.

  • Proficient in Associated Press Style

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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Communications and leadership experience in the defense industry

  • Department of Defense Secret Clearance

Salary Range: $103,200 – $154,800

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