Community Engagement Representative; Government Affairs at Northrop Grumman Cheyenne, WY

Community Engagement Representative (Government Affairs) - Northrop Grumman

Location:

Cheyenne, WY

Relocation Assistance:
None

Travel:
Yes, 50% of the time

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.

• 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., 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.

Salary Range: $ - $

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.

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.