Legislative Affairs Coordinator - Washington, United States - Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

Verified Company

Washington, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Requisition ID:

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Category: Government Relations

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Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America

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Clearance Type: None

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Telecommute: No

Teleworking not available for this position

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Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
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Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
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Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

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Positions Available: 1

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.

Northrop Grumman's Corporate Office is seeking a Legislative Affairs Coordinator. The Coordinator reports to the Vice President, Legislative Affairs within the Corporate Strategy and Development organization, and
will be located in
Washington, DC

In this job, you'll:

Support the Legislative Affairs team by tracking and summarizing Congressional activity, including hearings, markups, reports, and other legislative activity.
Draft letters, presentations, fact sheets, white papers, and other supporting documents.
Assist the Legislative Affairs team prepare for meetings and site visits, to include travel arrangements, expense reporting, and scheduling.
Serve as the office manager for the Washington, DC office, where you will greet visitors and ensure smooth office operations.

You'll be a great fit if you:

Have exceptional organizational skills and can prioritize work and follow through on commitments.
Are skilled at communicating with both internal and external executive level contacts.
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and can work with all levels of internal and external executives.
Serve as a trusted advisor and work in partnership with others.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, or a related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple ongoing projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience tracking Congressional activity.
Demonstrated knowledge of the U.S. political process, including federal elections.

Preferred Qualifications:

Three to five years of work experience demonstrating increasing responsibilities.
Experience with the defense authorization and/or appropriations process.
Experience working with a Political Action Committee.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Experience with Concur (or similar) travel and expense reporting system.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong problem solving, organizational skills and attention to detail.
Selfstarter, with excellent judgment and integrity, and a willingness to learn.

Salary Range:
$79,300 - $118,900

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.