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Strategic Communications Manager
BAE Systems
🇺🇸 United States
On-site
Manager or above
2 months ago
107,952 – 183,518
- Pension
2 months ago
Job Description
BAE Systems Maritime Solutions is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Communications Manager to lead our communications efforts and drive strategic messaging across various channels. As a key member of our communications team, you'll develop and implement comprehensive communications strategies that showcase our company's expertise, products, services, and workforce. This role is for someone with 8+ years of relevant communications experience, with a proven track record of success in strategic campaigns, media relations, internal communications and executive messaging.
Responsibilities:
- Strategize, develop and execute internal and public relations communications strategies and frameworks that align with company goals and objectives
- Create and disseminate key messages, press releases, and other communications materials to various audiences, including media, customers, and employees
- Manage and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including media, influencers, and industry partners
- Develop crisis communications plans and protect overall public relations posture of the organization
- Serve as a strategic advisor to partner functions in support of major organizational objectives, to include management, human resources, and business development
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including safety, health & environment, marketing, government relations, business development, and product management, to ensure consistent messaging and branding
- Analyze and report on communications metrics and performance
Required Skills and Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business, Journalism, or a related field
- Experience in communications, public relations, or a related field
- Leader who works effectively with others, under tight timelines, with extreme attention to detail, and is able to balance competing priorities
- Proven track record of developing and executing successful communications strategies to reach internal and external audiences
- Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex content clearly
- Strong media relations skills and experience working with journalists
- Experience with crisis communications and reputation management
- Experience serving as an advisor to senior executive leadership
- Proven success in written executive communications, thought leadership, and capturing “executive voice” for leaders
- Strong planning and project management experience
- Experience with social media management and content creation
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines
Preferred Skills and Education
- Master's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field
- Familiarity with U.S. Navy, defense and aerospace industry trends and issues is a bonus
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Benefits Information
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).
- Sector: Platforms & Services
- Job Category: Other Professionals
- Salary Min Point: 107952
- Salary Max Point: 183518
- Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time
- Career Level: Experienced
- Travel Percentage: 25%
- Shift: 1st Shift
- U.S. Person Required: Yes
- Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position: None
- Clearance Level – Must currently possess: None
- Additional City (1): San Diego
- Additional State/Province (1): California
- Country: United States
- U.S. Citizenship Required: No
Strategic Communications Manager · BAE Systems