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BAE Systems, Inc. · 2 weeks ago

Executive Communications Business Partner

Endicott, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $204K/yr

8+ years exp

BAE Systems, Inc. is a leader in the aerospace and defense industry, and they are seeking an Executive Communications Business Partner to drive communications for their Controls & Avionics Solutions business area. This role involves providing strategic communications counsel to senior leadership and developing integrated communication plans to support business priorities.

Defense & Space

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide strategic communications counsel and guidance to senior leadership and participate as an active member of the CAS 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 provides feedback, coaching, and guidance to the CAS 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 integrated communication plans for the business area

Drive collaboration across a matrixed team of diverse Communications professionals assigned to the business

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

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

Provide critical peer feedback

Collaborate with the other business area, 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

Report to the Manager of Business 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

Qualification

Strategic communicationsExecutive communicationsCollaboration skillsBusiness acumenWriting skillsPresentation skillsProblem solvingInfluencing skillsMS Office proficiencyNegotiation skillsTime managementRelationship building

Required

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

Preferred

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

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

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings accounts

A 401(k) savings plan

Disability coverage

Life and accident insurance

Employee assistance program

Legal plan

Discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid parental

Military

Bereavement

Any applicable federal and state sick leave

Company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards

Company

BAE Systems, Inc.

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Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S.

Founded in 1999

Falls Church, Virginia, US

10001+ employees

https://jobs.baesystems.com/global/en

H1B Sponsorship

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