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BAE Systems, Inc. · 7 hours ago

Executive Communications Business Partner - Engineering

Nashua, NH

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$135K/yr - $229K/yr

8+ years exp

BAE Systems, Inc. is an international defense, aerospace, and security company that delivers a full range of products and services. The Executive Communications Business Partner will serve as the primary communications contact for the Engineering leadership team, providing strategic counsel and overseeing integrated communications plans to support business priorities.

Defense & Space

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Strategic communicationsExecutive presenceModern communications tacticsBusiness acumenMS Office proficiencyRelationship buildingInfluencing skillsSelf-initiationProblem solvingCollaboration skillsTime managementNegotiation skillsPresentation skills

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)

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