Global security company, Northrop Grumman, has hired Jennifer McGarey as corporate vice president and secretary, effective Jan. 19. McGarey reports directly to Sheila Cheston, corporate vice president and general counsel.

In her new role, McGarey will be responsible for all corporate secretary functions including day-to-day corporate governance, securities compliance and maintenance of the company's U.S. and international subsidiaries.  She will act as a channel of communication and information among the company's senior leadership team and board of directors.

McGarey joins Northrop Grumman from her position as general counsel and secretary of RCN Corporation, where she also served as vice president, human resources and vice president and compliance officer. Prior to that, she served as vice president and corporate secretary for MCI Corporation and as vice president, deputy general counsel and secretary for US Airways.