Job Description

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

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

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
   

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience