Associate Publications Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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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 Aeronautics Systems is seeking a detail-oriented Associate Publications Analyst to join our Proposals and Reports organization. As a publication coordinator, you will support the creation of high-quality proposals, help manage the end-to-end publications process, and assist with document preparation. This role supports proposal teams and requires on-site support in Redondo Beach, CA.

Job Summary

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This entry-level position blends foundational project management skills with hands-on word processing support and occasional graphics creation. As an Associate Publications Analyst, you will:

• Coordinate timelines, resources, and communications to ensure smooth production of documents from start to finish
• Track project progress, identify potential bottlenecks, and proactively communicate updates to stakeholders
• Manage document versions and maintain organized repositories of project materials
• Prepare and format text documents using established templates and basic formatting tools, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and clear organization of content
• Learn and follow established P\&R guidelines to create professional, compliant documents, including proofreading and preparing content for final delivery
• Assist with simple graphics or visual elements to enhance publication quality, working closely with experienced graphic designers as needed
• Collaborate across departments to gather content, approvals, and feedback
• Receive regular feedback and guidance from supervisors or senior team members to support your professional growth

Candidates should have a background in desktop publishing, marketing communications, graphic design, or a related field (coursework or practical experience is acceptable). Attention to detail and customer satisfaction is essential, as is the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet tight deadlines, and possess strong project and time management skills.

Basic Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business administration, or related field
• Basic understanding of layout, composition, and design principles
• Ability to work overtime/weekends (as needed)
• Comfortable with word processing software (e.g., MS Word) and basic graphic tools (e.g., MS PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, and/or Illustrator)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a willingness to support and/or lead within a team environment
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and SCI program access
• Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

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• Active DoD Secret or SCI clearance
• Proficiency in design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft PowerPoint, and other relevant tools)

Experience creating clean visuals, knowledge of general layout practices, or putting together basic presentation slides are a plus

Primary Level Salary Range: $63,000\.00 - $94,600\.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.