RMS Communications Sikorsky Director

Job Description:

Description:WHAT WE’RE DOING
At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, were on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, youll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence.

THE WORK
Reporting to the Vice President of Communications for RMS, the communications lead for the Sikorsky (SAC) line of business (LOB) serves as the single point of contact for the LOB VP and is accountable for setting the communications strategy for the LOB including internal and external stakeholders, employee engagement, media relations, government relations, crisis communications and providing strategic communications advice and counsel to the SAC Vice President & General Manager and Senior Leadership Team. This role is responsible for comprehensive communications planning for all major programs and capability areas within this $6B portfolio, which includes several key defense and commercial programs and capability areas such as Future Vertical Lift, CH-53K, Black Hawk, Black Hawk Modernization, Combat Rescue Helicopter, Sikorsky Innovations, Canadian Maritime Helicopter and Turkey Utility Helicopter Programs, S-92 and FireHawk.

This role has a dotted-line relationship to the SAC Vice President & General Manager and is a member of both the Sikorsky LOB and functional leadership teams. There is a requirement to attend all appropriate briefings and business strategy meetings with the goal of developing and implementing comprehensive communications strategies. Management of the SAC Vice President & General Manager internal and executive speaking engagements, drafting respans, talking points, regular employee engagement activities and social media channels are also requirements. This position leads a team of communicators tied to the Sikorsky LOB, who work across multiple locations and oversee site communications and community relations activities for approximately 10K employees, including Connecticut, Poland, Florida, New York, Alabama, and Texas.

This role will be on site in Stratford, CT and will require travel.

WHO WE ARE
Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating innovative solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night. We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• Excellent strategist with keen creative instincts and expertise influencing leadership thinking in strategic communication and issues management.
• Exceptional writing, editing and oral communications skills with the ability to convey information in clear, compelling ways.
• Proven leadership experience and ability to manage a large team of communicators, prioritizing talent development and embodying Full Spectrum Leadership capabilities.
• Media relations and crisis management experience.
• Works effectively through competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Strong understanding of the broad range of tools, processes and practices of communications, advertising, event planning and employee engagement.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including executive management.
• Quick study with an attention to detail and a sense of urgency.
• Ability to operate in a highly matrixed organization.
• Ability to travel up to 25 of the time.
Desired Skills:
• Seasoned communications generalist with broad range of experience in a variety of communications disciplines.
• A track record of collaborating with many stakeholders on communications projects.
• A self-starter who can be depended upon to ensure the accuracy and quality of communications material and content and is accustomed to autonomy in a role.
• Experience working in international communications.
• Experience working in the aerospace and defense industry, or a similar field with complex regulatory and stakeholder environments.
• Knowledge of Lockheed Martin’s products and services.
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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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 employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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 worlds 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: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Public Relations
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

• Seasoned communications generalist with broad range of experience in a variety of communications disciplines.
• A track record of collaborating with many stakeholders on communications projects.
• A self-starter who can be depended upon to ensure the accuracy and quality of communications material and content and is accustomed to autonomy in a role.
• Experience working in international communications.
• Experience working in the aerospace and defense industry, or a similar field with complex regulatory and stakeholder environments.
• Knowledge of Lockheed Martin’s products and services.

Job Ident #: 84096737760

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/

Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American global aerospace, defense, security and advanced technologies company with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. It is headquartered in North...

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Job Info

Location

Stratford, Connecticut, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/