Communications Mgr - L5

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated communications strategies for the F-16 program and the Greenville site.
• Manage development, execution and maintenance of master F-16 and Greenville message and content packages.
• Lead crisis and issues management for the F-16 and Greenville site, coordinating as appropriate with stakeholders.
• Manage domestic and international media relations by building trusted relationships with key F-16-focused and local Greenville reporters.
• Partner with Government Relations on civic engagement strategies and execution.
• Provide strategic direction for community relations, marketing and digital media approaches.
• Use metrics, data and feedback to continuously improve, adjust and drive decisions.

Requirements

• Experience leading people, projects, and/or project teams and collaborating effectively with others to achieve results.
• Media relations experience and demonstrated storytelling experience landing narratives across multiple audiences, including employees, customers and media outlets.
• Experience developing and executing communications plans for executives, employees, complex products or programs.
• Experience handling multiple priorities and meeting set deadlines.

Preferred

• Strong writing, editing and oral communications skills with ability to convey complex subjects into clear communications plans and content for targeted audiences.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across all levels of a complex organization.
• Crisis management skills and experience.
• Ability to measure communications effectiveness and make data-driven decisions.
• Self-motivated to perform effectively under competing priorities and tight deadlines, while managing positive team dynamic.
• Strong interpersonal skills, proven attention to detail and sense of urgency, strong work ethic, and positive attitude.

Benefits

• Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.