Executive Communications Business Partner

• Provide strategic communications counsel and guidance to senior leadership and participate as an active member of the C4ISR Systems 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 provides feedback, coaching, and guidance to the C4ISR Systems 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 integrated communication plans for the business area
• Drive collaboration across a matrixed team of diverse Communications professionals assigned to the business
• Craft messaging for the overall business and its key short and long-term priorities
• Project-manage communications tactics across media, marketing, graphics/collateral development, videos, etc.
• Provide critical peer feedback
• Collaborate with the other business area, 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
• Report to the Manager of Business 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

Bachelor’s degree in either Communications, Journalism, English or Marketing and 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
• 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

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k) savings plan
• disability coverage
• and life and accident insurance
• employee assistance program
• a legal plan
• and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• 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
• company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards