Description
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world rsquo;s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an Associate Public Relations Rep. This position will be located in Suffolk, VA. The purpose of this position is to provide support to the Joint Knowledge Online (JKO) Strategic Communications social media platforms such as website, Facebook and YouTube channels. Perform social media site management and content update in coordination with JKO government leadership, JST communications lead, and Joint Staff Public Affairs Office to meet JKO and Joint Staff public dissemination criteria. Specific job tasks include: Content creation, required approval, and timely posting; testing and improving the design of the website; establishing design guidelines and best practices for JKO; maintaining the content and appearance of website(s) by enforcing content standards; designing visual imagery for website(s) and ensuring that they are in line with branding guidelines; working with different content management systems. A successful candidate will be creative and open to new ideas, and both adaptable and willing to learn new techniques.
Qualification
Basic Qualifications:
* Bachelor rsquo;s Degree
* Must be proficient in graphic design software including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and other similar visual design tools
* Must understand content management systems
* Must be able to conceptualize creative ideas with clients
* Must have excellent visual design and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with DoD enterprise communications and social media platforms
* Understanding of DoD education and training
* Information security, PII, 508 compliance, Copyright laws
* Strong interpersonal communication skills, with excellent follow-up and organizational skills
* Knowledgeable and/or proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
* UI and UX (user interface and user experience) design experience is a plus
* Experience using MS SharePoint. Experience as a Site Owner is a plus
* Experience with front-end development and web programming languages such as HTML and CSS, JQuery, and JavaScript
Falls Church, VA
Northrop Grumman Corporation, a security company, provides products in the areas of autonomous systems, cyber, space, strikes, and logistics and modernizations in the United States, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Aerospace Systems, Innovation Systems, Mission Systems, and Technology Services. The Aerospace Systems segment designs, develops, integrates, and produces manned aircrafts, autonomous systems, spacecraft systems, high-energy laser systems, microelectronics, and other systems and sub-systems for use in the areas of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, strike operations, communications, earth observations, and space science.
The Innovation Systems segment designs, develops, integrates, and produces flights, armaments, and space systems. It offers launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems, and ammunitions; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures. The Mission Systems segment offers products and services that include C4ISR systems; radar, electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR), and acoustic sensors; electronic warfare systems; cyber solutions; space systems; intelligence processing systems; air and missile defense integration systems; navigation systems; and shipboard missiles and encapsulated payload launch systems.
The Technology Services segment provides logistic solutions that supports the full life cycle of platforms and systems. Its products and services include software and system sustainment; modernization of platform and associated subsystems; advanced training solutions; and integrated logistics support. Northrop Grumman Corporation was founded in 1939 and is based in Falls Church, Virginia.