Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with the Communications Director to evolve and execute a comprehensive communications strategy to drive company reputation, brand awareness and stakeholder engagement
• Lead priority capture communications focused on strategic business priorities across the space portfolio and enterprise portfolio
• Elevate company story by supporting executive thought leadership on important next generation technologies and layered missile defense capabilities
• Lead and mentor a team of dedicated communications professionals to help them achieve success in their roles; work with individual team members to support their professional development and goals; be an advocate for the communications team, and for cutting-edge resources
• Oversee the development and execution of omni-channel, integrated communications plans to achieve business and communication goals
• Lead, prepare and position subject matter experts for strategic communications opportunities across channels, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder engagement.
• Prepare and share metrics on communications efforts and leverage those results to evolve strategies and approaches to achieve business objectives
• Partner with functional colleagues to develop communications materials, including collateral, videos, speeches, presentations, media engagements and more

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 13 years of experience in communications, media relations, public relations, and public affairs OR Master’s degree and a minimum of 10 years of experience in domestic and international communications, media relations, public relations, and public affairs
• Excellent project management skills
• Experience leading or managing cross-functional teams
• Proven experience in developing and activating strategic media and communication campaigns with measurable business impact
• Experience in a large, matrixed, and/or geographically dispersed organization.
• Aerospace and defense industry experience, with a familiarization of DoD and Global government customers
• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, TS/SCI level security clearance at the time of application.
• Experience leading a team
• Proven experience in developing and executing strategic communications plans that advance business objectives and enhance thought leadership

Preferred

• In-depth knowledge and experience working with the U.S. Department of War, especially the Space Force, Space Development Agency and Missile Defense Agency
• Excellent collaboration and presentation skills as well as the ability to effectively interface with and influence all levels of management
• Experience in developing executive level content, talking points and statements
• Ability to support and enhance strong communications standards, workflows and branding guidelines
• Proven ability to cultivate productive relationships with executives and media representatives