Manager of Public Affairs and Media Operations

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.

Overview: The Public Affairs and Media Operations Manager oversees day-to-day execution of public affairs initiatives, media operations, and advocacy communications. This role is critical in operationalizing strategies that enhance Northrop Grumman’s public positioning and support legislative and stakeholder engagement priorities. The Manager leads a team responsible for media intelligence, content development and distribution, and coordination of external communications, ensuring alignment with the company’s overarching messaging and advocacy goals. This position is located at Northrop Grumman's headquarters in Falls Church, VA .

Sets the strategy and vision for the company’s Newsroom and the operations to support it. Oversees content review process for all company news content, sets the strategy for the creation of enterprise-level news content and guides team on targeting and timing strategies for public release of all news content. Supports the evolution and enhancement of the company’s Newsroom and external-facing communications platforms, including leveraging targeted AI tools to improve storytelling and audience targeting.  Coordinates daily media operations, analysis and insights to inform decision-making and content and engagement opportunities.   Provides operational leadership across the Center of Practice to ensure sharing of information and achievement of timelines. In partnership with Media Strategy & Engagement team, leads coordination with Legislative Affairs’ engagement priorities on strategic inputs, timing and shaping of media statements, news content and media engagement strategies that support the company’s advocacy priorities and efforts. Collaborates closely with Legislative Affairs and program teams to develop targeted communication materials and engagement plans that support Hill-facing and state-based advocacy efforts.  Supports the development and management of direct relationship building with select senior level customers and congressional public affairs stakeholders. Manages and mentors a team of public affairs and media operations specialists, providing day-to-day guidance and ensuring consistent quality and alignment with communication standards.  Manages the tools that support the company’s advocacy strategies, including the Economic Impact tool and strategic listening platforms, supporting high-impact stakeholder engagements and media outreach.  Contributes to the design and execution of company sponsorship and thought leadership strategies, engaging external stakeholders to enhance Northrop Grumman’s positioning. Assists in managing components of the company’s Crisis Communications Response Team, including readiness exercises, toolkits, and coordination of rapid response communications in alignment with director-level guidance.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and 10+ years of related experience, OR Master’s degree and a minimum of 8+ years of related