Senior Manager, Communications

Description:The Senior Manager for Sensors & Global Sustainment (S&GS) Communications oversees all communications for the S&GS line of business, comprised of 6,000 people across three business segments in more than 50 locations. In this role, the communicator will provide direct communications support to the general manager and vice president of S&GS and lead internal and external communications for Mission Systems which includes the world’s leading advanced sensors portfolio.

What You Will Be Doing

• Responsible for the communications associated with program execution and continued business growth for S&GS.
  
• Lead communications teams supporting the Special Operations Forces Global Logistics Support Services and the Lockheed Martin Ampthill site in the United Kingdom.
  
• Responsible for delivering strong communications results, and ensuring message consistency in support of executives, key decision makers and global customers.
  
• Collaborate with Business Development to lead communications associated with S&GS campaigns including capture and keep-sold efforts.
  

Why Join us

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

For this onsite role, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

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Basic Qualifications:

Proven leader with the ability to motivate and provide strong communications guidance to team members, while continuously focusing on company-wide culture and alignment.

Experience developing and editing communications, and integrated communications plans that deliver desired results.

Demonstrated leadership skills with proven experience coaching a diverse communications team to achieve their full potential.

Experience in executive communications and willingness to provide feedback to senior leaders.

Ability to build strong relationships with peers.

Led crisis communications and/or issues management

Provide strategic insights for employee communications, marketing and social/digital media.

Use metrics, data and feedback to continuously improve, adjust and drive decisions.

Ability to obtain a DOD Secret clearance.

Ability to travel as needed.

Bachelor's degree.
Desired Skills:

Media relations and/or public affairs officer experience preferred.

Understanding of how to be a leader of leaders.

Executive communications experience; quickly finding the “voice” for executives and proven experience positioning them as industry thought leaders.

Experience writing for complex subject matters.

Work experience in a matrixed organization.

Experience working and supporting executives.

Active Secret clearance.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Public Relations
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First