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Job Description

You don t see it, but it s there. Our employees work on the world s most advanced electronics from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems you ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we re innovating for the future and you can, too.

As the backbone of our Electronics Systems organization, the Engineering team (6,000 employees) drives innovation and technological advancements that shape the future of aerospace and defense. You will be the primary Communications point of contact for the Engineering leadership team and trusted advisor to the Engineering vice president.

This role involves a combination of independent and collaborative work. Partnering with key stakeholders, you will build an in-depth knowledge of the organization s technology, innovation, and culture to inform critical projects and campaigns. As the business partner, you will create, drive, and oversee strategic, integrated communications plans to ensure message alignment in support of business priorities. Additionally, the candidate may be required to support other functions or projects as needed.

Our hybrid work model requires a regular presence at our Nashua, NH sites. This role will have a weekly on-site presence, with occasional travel (approximately 10% of the time) to support business needs.

Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world, without giving up your personal life. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

What You ll Do

+ Provide strategic communications counsel and guidance to senior leadership and participate as an active member of the Engineering leadership team, exhibiting an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness.

+ Represent the Communications function as part of the business, including but not limited to senior staff meetings, business and program reviews, and strategy and visioning sessions.

+ Uncover and resolve issues associated with long-range goals and objectives. Your input and solutions will serve as precedent for future decisions.

+ Independently provide feedback, coaching, and guidance to the Engineering vice president and leadership team, building a formal network with key decision makers.

+ Autonomously develop exemplary executive communications assets including leadership memos, town hall/all hands content, and talking points for speaking engagements.

+ Leverage data and business insights to lead the development and implementation of creative and innovative communication plans for the function.

+ Drive collaboration across a matrixed team of diverse Communications professionals.

+ Craft messaging for the overall business and its key short and long-term priorities.

+ Project-manage communications tactics across media, graphics/collateral development, videos, etc.

+ Provide critical peer feedback

+ Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support other functions or projects as needed.

+ Collaborate with the other functions, business areas, sector, or headquarter teams on strategic campaigns.

+ Enhance the brand ensuring adherence to corporate branding and identity guidelines.

+ Develop and track metrics in support of functional and business objectives.

+ Look for ways to consistently elevate Business Partnership Communications by bringing the outside to best align our organization with best-in-class practices. Be a leader in bringing creative and innovative ideas and solutions to our communications function.

+ Monitor the competitive environment to proactively identify trends and potential issues for sector, campaign and communications leaders and teams. Recommend and support solutions.

+ Report to the Manager of Functional Partnerships and be a key member of the Communications team in BAE Systems Electronic Systems sector.

+ Be a steward of the organization s culture and uphold the ES Communications Operating Principles. Model safe and ethical behavior.

+ Mentor, develop and retain talent.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor s degree in either Communications, Journalism, English or Marketing plus 8 years of related communications experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Required Skills:

+ Strong writing and verbal communications skills

+ Strong presentation skills and executive presence

+ Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to build strong relationships and work effectively in a matrixed organization

+ In-depth knowledge of modern communications tactics, media, procedures, and concepts

+ Ability to simultaneously self-initiate, prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, while operating independently

+ Strong relationship building, negotiation, time management and influencing skills across all levels of an organization

+ Established business acumen

+ Demonstrated track record of leading and evaluating enterprise-level communications programs

+ Ability to independently identify, assess, understand, and make appropriate recommendations to meet business needs

+ Must be able to work toward quick-turn, short, and long-term deadlines

+ Problem solving skills, with specific focus on developing new, creative ways to drive communications in a changing business environment

+ Proficiency in all MS Office programs

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $134640 - $228888

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

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