Communications Mgr - L5 Job Details

Job Description

Job Title: Communications Mgr - L5

Posting Start Date: 11/3/26

Standard Job Description

Manages the development, planning, and conduct of public relations and goodwill programs to improve and support company business objectives with the public, industry, stockholders, and/or employees. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Oversees the planning, preparation, writing and dissemination of information utilizing print and broadcast media; magazines, speeches, scripts, intranet and Internet website. Monitors the submittal of photographs; assigns and/or approves artwork. Insures representation of the company at press conferences, briefings and presentations on company issues. Directs the participation and support of advertising campaigns, and/or edit material for organization publications. May supervise work of outside consultants.

Basic Qualifications

We are seeking a manager to lead communications for the F-35 international keep sold portfolio, working across key internal and external stakeholders to tell an integrated, global story.

The manager is responsible for working with teammates to develop and maintain country-specific communications strategies and plans that support F-35 business priorities. The manager will lead a team of two communicators, providing mentoring and coaching, while assigning appropriate work assignments, executing the communications strategy and partnering effectively.

The candidate must have demonstrated strategic communications experience along with a reputation for building strong relationships and working across organizational boundaries.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute integrated communications strategies for the F-35 keep sold portfolio.
Manage international media relations by building trusted relationships with key reporters and working closely with international colleagues and PR agencies.
Provide strategic direction for executive, internal, tradeshow, marketing and digital media approaches.
Represent the company with media inquiries and at international events.
Prepare executives and subject matter experts for external engagements, including media interviews and panel remarks.
Use metrics, data and feedback to continuously improve, adjust and drive decisions.

Basic Qualifications

Experience leading people, projects, and/or project teams and collaborating effectively with others to achieve results
Media relations experience and demonstrated storytelling experience landing narratives across multiple audiences, including employees, customers and media outlets.
Experience connecting multiple activities into a single narrative.
Experience developing and executing communications plans for complex products and programs, in clear and compelling ways.
Experience handling multiple priorities and meeting set deadlines.

Desired Skills

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline.
Strong strategic storytelling instincts, exceptional writing and the ability to influence stakeholders.
Strong writing, editing and oral communications skills with ability to convey complex subjects into clear communications plans and content for targeted audiences.
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across all levels of a complex organization.
Quick study with an attention to detail and a sense of urgency.
Motivated self-starter who works effectively under competing priorities and tight deadlines, while managing a positive team dynamic.
Experience with AI and other emerging communication technology.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $109700.00 - $203700.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.