Standard Job DescriptionThe International Communications senior manager leads communications for international F-35 efforts while partnering with Aeronautics line of business and Global Business Development and Strategy communications
colleagues to tell an integrated global story. The senior manager is responsible for setting overall direction and working with teammates to develop and maintain regional and country-specific communications strategies and plans. The senior manager will lead a team of communicators, providing mentoring and coaching, assigning appropriate work assignments and executing the communications strategy.
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• Previous leadership experience.
• Verbal and Written communication experience
• Experience connecting multiple activities into a single narrative.
• Public Relations experience
Desired Skills• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in
a related discipline with 15+ years of experience.
• Familiarity with contemporary communications
trends and industry techniques, including new
media.
• Quick study with an attention to detail and a
sense of urgency.
• Motivated self-starter who performs without
appreciable direction and works effectively under
competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Experience with AI and other emerging
communication technology
Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $134900.00 - $250500.00
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.
