Principal Strategic Operations and Events Specialist

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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 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.

The Northrop Grumman Communications team is looking for savvy Strategic Operations and Events Specialist to help further develop our strategic approach for global trade shows and customer events, support the planning and execution of corporate executive events, and help unify our executive events and trade show team operations.

This position will be located in Falls Church, VA.

You’re a great fit if you:

• Thrive on the blend of business strategy, operations, event planning and analysis.

• Are a stellar project manager, driven by prioritization and organization and have impeccable attention to detail.

• Are proactive, positive, poised and approachable, able to work independently and in partnership with others, and confident in offering counsel to our business partners. 

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, can juggle multiple projects, and have a demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion and meet deadlines.

• Have great executive presence, presentation and facilitation skills and can convey vision to others.

• Have, or quickly develop, a good understanding of our business and can define target audiences and opportunities to promote our solutions.

• Enjoy making connections, creating integrated stories and providing the best exposure and experience for stakeholders and customers.

• Are a positive and supportive teammate who will provide leadership to, and learn from, others.

• Are curious and courageous, self-motivated and collaborative, and can gain consensus among stakeholders with disparate views.

• Love to spot trends, analyze and seek continuous improvement.

• Are willing to challenge the status quo to propose and pilot creative solutions.

In this job, you will:

• Help define strategic recommendations for Northrop Grumman’s global engagements based on data, analysis and business strategy.

• Provide surge support for executive and business events globally, including project management, logistics and hands-on, in-person support.

• Define measurement practices: identify key performance indicators, analyze and produce insights, and make recommendations to improve our process and the results of future communications, events and activities.

• Work across the Integrated Marketing and Public Relations team, and other Communications teams, to help identify and promote key message pull-through from trade shows, events, media, customer needs and thought leadership.

• Apply user experience practices to highlight complex concepts in compelling ways.

• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships. Serve as a partner and trusted advisor to business partners Serve as a partner and trusted advisor to executive leaders, providing insights, perspective and counsel on communications strategies and issues to internal audiences.

• Events management requires strong relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders. At times you may be asked to work weekends to support events, travel domestically and internationally, and work early mornings or evenings to ensure program excellence. We love what we do, and our dynamic team creates space for wellness and balance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with five (5) years of experience successfully developing and deploying communications and events practices or Master’s degree with three (3) years of communications and events experience.

• Strong relationship building skills; proven track record of building collaborative partnerships to influence direction and drive progress at every level of the organization.

• Polished and confident executive presence and strong business acumen.

• Demonstrated success in project management, strategic communications, marketing, public relations, event management.

• Demonstrated ability to develop integrated strategic communications plans, multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful experience in account management, negotiation, developing and delivering event strategies that deliver ROI, vendor management.

• Familiar with Customer Relations Management tools such as Salesforce.

• Proficient, or able to learn, Perfect Table Plan, Smartsheet and other event management tools.

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

• Familiarity with social tools, measurement tools, website content management systems, SharePoint, the Adobe Suite of products.

• Experience with social media channels, audiences and practices.

• Experience establishing and advancing an organization’s brand.

• Understanding of Associated Press Stylebook writing style.

Salary Range: $80,600.00 - $121,000.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.