Executive Communications Business Partner to Deputy General Manager

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 (ES) 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.

You will be a trusted advisor to ES’ vice president & deputy general manager and the Communications point of contact for their leadership team. The functions led by the deputy general manager, including IT & Security; Facilities; Safety, Health & Environment; and Program Excellence are critical to the growth of the ES business and our ability to deliver for our customers. These functions are on a multi-year journey to evolve our digital and physical infrastructure to drive business results, and you will play a key role in helping employees understand and engage in that journey.

This role involves a combination of independent and collaborative work. Partnering with key stakeholders, you will build an in-depth knowledge of the above functions’ priorities, projects, and culture to inform critical campaigns. As the business partner, you will create, drive, and oversee strategic, integrated communications plans to ensure message alignment in support of these priorities. Additionally, you may be required to support other 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 deputy general manager’s 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 vice president & deputy general manager and their 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 communications plans that drive awareness, alignment, and engagement in key sector-wide growth initiatives.
• 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 Executive 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 head of Communications for the Office of the President 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.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.