Employee Experience and Platforms Manager

If your skillset includes strong creative and storytelling abilities; superior organizational, project management and time management skills; attention to detail while keeping the big picture in mind; demonstrated success creating and executing communications and education campaigns; and the ability to think and work quickly without sacrificing quality, you might be our ideal candidate.
This full-time position reports to the Director of Employee Experience for Total Rewards, and the preferred location is Falls Church, VA, however, we will consider fulltime virtual telecommuters.
You'll be a great fit if you:

Can drive projects to completion, manage multiple ongoing projects and know how to prioritize work.

* Have experience developing and implementing integrated messaging plans and can identify effective stories to tell via multiple traditional, non-traditional and digital mediums.

* Know how to create compelling content designed to increase employee engagement and promote consumer-driven behaviors related to benefits selection, benefits awareness and employee well-being.

* Have experience implementing personalized, targeted communications approaches.

* Thrive in multi-faceted roles that include project management, technology management and communications

* Enjoy partnering with stakeholders, subject matter experts and senior leaders to develop and shape content while amplifying key messaging or narratives.

* Are self-motivated, collaborative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

* Are willing to challenge the status quo to propose and pilot new, creative solutions to get employees engaged with their benefits.

* Have experience leading direct or matrixed teams.

In this job you'll

Oversee employee engagement strategy and day-to-day execution for Total Rewards health, retirement and employee recognition programs.

* Collaborate with Total Rewards leaders to build and execute engagement and communications strategies that support their goals.

* Build cross-functional relationships and networks to help communicate benefits information to employees, including hard-to-reach populations.

* Manage Total Rewards website and other digital platforms - ensuring they provide the best employee experience possible.

* Translate plan document information into easily understood content for employees.

* Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders, serve as a trusted advisor and work in partnership with other leaders to integrate messages and methods in support of broader business priorities.

* Partner with Corporate Communications to promote Total Rewards messaging via company communications channels and ensure company voice and style guidelines are incorporated.

* Collect and analyze data, make recommendations to improve our approach and the results of future communications, resources, events and activities.

* Assess channels and content and lead the creative process.

* Partner with vendors to enhance the employee experience.

Basic Qualifications

Must have a Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of relevant experience OR Master's Degree and 8 years of relevant experience OR Associates Degree and 12 years of relevant experience OR High School Diploma and 14 years of relevant experience managing communications projects, channels or campaigns, drafting communication content, materials and products.

* Degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, or a related field preferred

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

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

* Knowledge of project management tools and methodologies

* Top-notch presentation, time management and speaking skills.

* Highly organized and detail-oriented and able to work independently while managing multiple deliverables.

* Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn about complex, highly technical topics.

* Energetic team presence with an eagerness to learn and recommend new and innovative ideas to support strategic objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

Health and Well-being, Retirement and Compensation experience

* Project management certification or training

* Experience with audience analysis, segmentation and targeting

* Familiarity with basic Marketing and User Experience principles

* Knowledge of generative AI trends and applications

Salary Range: *$114,100 - $188,300
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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.