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You will be the primary Communications point of contact for the Finance and Contracts leadership teams and trusted advisor to the Finance vice president and Contracts vice president. This role involves a combination of independent and collaborative work. Partnering with key stakeholders, you will build an in-depth knowledge of the organization’s finance and contracting processes, programs, technology and culture to inform critical projects and campaigns. As the business partner, you will create, drive, and oversee strategic, integrated communications plans to ensure message alignment in support of business priorities.
Job Responsibility:
Provide strategic communications counsel and guidance to senior leadership and participate as an active member of the Finance and Contracts leadership teams
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
Independently provide feedback, coaching, and guidance to the Finance and Contracts vice presidents and leadership teams
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
Monitor the competitive environment to proactively identify trends and potential issues for sector, campaign and communications leaders and teams
Report to the Manager of Functional Partnerships and be a key member of the Communications team
Be a steward of the organization’s culture and uphold the ES Communications Operating Principles
Mentor, develop and retain talent
Requirements:
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
What we offer:
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, and any applicable federal and state sick leave