- Company: Northrop Grumman
- Location: West Falls Church, Virginia
- Salary: Pay not listed
Northrop Grumman at a glance
northropgrumman.com- Founded 1994
- Employees 65600
- Ticker NOC
Federal funding recipient: largest known award $674.8M from the Department of Defense (started Oct 1, 1999) — via USAspending.gov
106,531 employees covered under a retirement plan (2024 filing) — via DOL Form 5500 / EFAST2
Registered as a global legal entity (LEI RIMU48P07456QXSO0R61, US) — via GLEIF
OSHA safety record: 4 confirmed violations across 1 inspection — via OSHA Establishment Search
35,980 Wikipedia views in July 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Manager of Public Affairs and Media Operations, Northrop Grumman, West Falls Church, Virginia
About This Position
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 innovation in defense, space, cyber, and IT solutions.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Develop and implement public affairs strategies to support company initiatives and goals.
- Manage media relations, including press releases, interviews, and social media engagement.
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging across all platforms.
- Monitor and analyze media coverage to provide insights for strategic decision-making.
- Travel up to 10% of the time for business meetings and events.
Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in public affairs or media relations, preferably within a defense or technology company.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information clearly and effectively.
- Experience managing crisis communications and handling sensitive situations.
- Familiarity with social media platforms and digital marketing strategies.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products, and services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Our diverse portfolio includes advanced defense technologies, space systems, and IT solutions that support national security missions.
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- NATO to add up to five Northrop Grumman Triton drones for maritime surveillance - Defense News
- MQ-4C Triton aircraft sought for NATO fleet from Northrop Grumman - Military Embedded Systems
- Northrop Grumman: Trump's Betting On A More Dangerous World (NYSE:NOC) - Seeking Alpha
- Lobbying Update: $60,000 of NORTHROP GRUMMAN lobbying was just disclosed - Quiver Quantitative
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Working in West Falls Church, Virginia
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Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. It borders Kentucky to the west, Tennessee to the south-west, North Carolina to the south, West Virginia to the north-west, and Maryland to the north. The state's capital is Richmond and its most populous city is V
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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1% — via FRED
National quits rate: 2.0% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 199,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Cost of living in Virginia: 1.1% above the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in Virginia: $12.77/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in Virginia: $70,264 — via FRED
Home prices in Virginia (year over year): +3.8% — via FRED
Median household income in Fairfax County: $132,774 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Average commute time in Fairfax County: 28 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in Fairfax County: Drove Alone (53%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Fairfax County: 97% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Typical climate: average high 68°F / low 48°F year-round (summers around 88°F, winters around 29°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Above average walkable — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $2,015/mo · $2,246/mo — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 110m (361 ft)
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- Role Manager of Public Affairs and Media Operations
- Employer Northrop Grumman
- Location West Falls Church, Virginia
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted August 6, 2026
- Apply by September 6, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (239 words)
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