Communications Rep Sr - E3

Responsibilities

• Serves as direct communications support and strategic advisor to Production Operations executive leadership.
• Serves as the primary communications advisor to assigned Site Directors and their leadership teams, proactively developing communications strategies based on site priorities, workforce dynamics and operational needs.
• Develops and executes integrated communications plans for each assigned site aligned with Operations and MFC priorities and coordinated with Program & External Communications, Social Impact and other functions represented at the sites.
• Translates enterprise and business-area priorities into locally relevant employee communications, connecting employees to MFC’s broader mission and priorities, including Munitions Acceleration.
• Supports Site Director executive communications, employee engagements, significant operational milestones, workforce initiatives and organizational change.
• Serves as communications lead for site-level crises and issues, coordinating with Security, ESH, HR, Operations, Program Communications and External Communications.
• Must be based at an assigned location and able to travel regularly throughout the region based on business needs.
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field with 3+ years of experience including internal communications or corporate communications; OR bachelor’s or master’s degree in an unrelated field with 8+ years of internal communications or corporate communications experience.
• Strong writing, editing and oral communications skills with the ability to convey highly complex information in clear, compelling ways.
• Previous strategic communications experience managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with AP Style.
• Possesses comprehensive understanding of industry practices, demonstrating expertise in integrated marketing communications and related disciplines.
• Develops innovative communications solutions to a range of complex issues, consistent with business objectives.
• Works under general direction and participates in determining assignment objectives. Work is done independently and reviewed at critical points, consistent with communications goals and business objectives.
• Exerts some influence on overall project objectives and long-range goals.
• Engages with senior personnel on significant communications matters.

Preferred

• Quick study with attention to detail and a sense of urgency.
• Dependable to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of content.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Collaborative team player who builds strong relationships across all organizational levels.
• Agile, flexible team member who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is open to creative problem-solving and solutions to meet business objectives.

Benefits

• 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.