Communications Manager

$113,080 - $192,280/Yr

BAE Systems - Falls Church, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Falls Church, VA

1,001-5,000 employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

At BAE Systems, we are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Communications Manager to join our team. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of Aerospace and Defense communication, where your contributions will matter significantly. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional writing skills, project management capabilities, and the ability to distill complex content into understandable and engaging communications. You will be expected to have a project management mindset, creativity, and excellent communication skills to elevate our visibility and influence among key government stakeholders. In this position, you will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, including media, to effectively communicate our mission, values, and initiatives. You will develop and execute communication plans that support key business priorities and lead campaigns to position the company as a leader in the industry. This includes thought leadership initiatives and policy advocacy efforts. Your role will also involve creating compelling written content for various channels, such as press releases, articles, presentations, and digital/social media content. Managing communication projects from conception to completion will be a key responsibility, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organizational objectives. You will collaborate with internal teams, industry, and government stakeholders to coordinate external communication activities and ensure consistency of messaging. Additionally, tracking and analyzing communication metrics to measure the effectiveness of campaigns and identify areas for improvement will be essential to your success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communication plans to support key business priorities.
• Lead campaigns to position the company as a leader in the industry, including thought leadership initiatives and policy advocacy efforts.
• Create compelling written content for various channels, including press releases, articles, presentations, employee platforms, and digital/social media content.
• Manage communication projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams, industry, and government stakeholders to coordinate external communication activities and ensure consistency of messaging.
• Track and analyze communication metrics to measure the effectiveness of campaigns and identify areas for improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in strategic communications or public relations.
• Proven track record of success in developing and executing campaign style communication strategies and tactics.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to translate complex technical content into clear and compelling messaging.
• Experience with government communication and public policy advocacy is required.
• Previous experience in a communications agency or public sector communications in-house role is required.
• Experience in strategic communications in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Experience working in Government - Congress and/or Administration.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid military leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Legal plan
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance