Community Engagement Representative (Government Affairs)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 50% 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 Sentinel Community Engagement Representative reports to the Director of Legislative Affairs, State and Local Government Relations within the Corporate Legislative Affairs organization. The individual will serve as Northrop Grumman's primary point of contact for local leaders, organizations, workforce development groups, and small businesses in the designated communities.
This position will require the incumbent to work onsite in the Cheyenne, Wyoming office.
In this job, you'll:

Lead Northrop Grumman's community presence in planned Sentinel program workforce hub locations and surrounding areas.

Maintain strong relationships with community leaders, local organizations, workforce development groups, and small businesses.

Coordinate with Sentinel program executives to be fully informed about program issues and provide feedback and make recommendations about community engagements and workforce development issues.

You'll be a great fit if you:

Are skilled at synthesizing complex information and communicating it clearly to audiences of all sizes and backgrounds.

Are collaborative and can gain consensus among stakeholders with varied views.

Are poised, approachable and confident in your communications.

Can manage multiple ongoing projects simultaneously.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (for example, public policy, economic development, communications) and a minimum of 10 years of work experience; additional work experience may be substituted for a degree.

Demonstrated track record of developing and implementing successful engagement plans.

Proven ability to be a self-starter who works effectively both individually and as part of a team, and is proficient with office software and applications.

Ability to anticipate community concerns and to work internally to make recommendations.

Professional presence for interacting with community leaders and company executives.

Demonstrated use of strong judgment/decision-making skills and political acumen.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong knowledge of, and established relationships within, the designated communities.

Experience in local economic development and/or workforce development at the state or local level.

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

* High level of integrity, and a hands-on approach to problem solving.

Primary Level Salary Range: $107,800.00 - $161,800.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.