Lead Communications

Job Title: Lead, Communications

Job Code: 43781

Job Location: Londonderry, NH

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

In this position, you will be responsible for developing, implementing and measuring communications that reflect the vision and strategic direction of the Integrated Vision Solutions (IVS) business sector. The scope includes both internal and external communications leveraging a variety of channels to reach key audiences. The role requires exceptional writing abilities, a strong understanding of the defense industry and the capacity to translate complex concepts into clear, engaging content. In addition, this position will evaluate and synthesize communications measures to increase impact and derive insights.

Essential Functions:

• Work closely with the sector President and the senior leadership team to develop, implement and measure an integrated internal and external communications program aligned to the business strategy.
• Create strategic, innovative and engaging communications content to reach a variety of internal and external audiences. Develop key messages and materials that align with our company's mission, values and strategic goals.
• Partner with Business Development on marketing communications campaigns to support keep-sold, capture and growth initiatives. Write and develop marketing content such as advertising, videos, webpages, brochures and interactive presentations.
• Partner with subject matter experts on reporter engagements to secure earned media about the business’ capabilities, program milestones and product launches.
• Partner with corporate channel owners to develop and implement social media content about the IVS business.
• Support the deployment of change initiatives by developing internal communications for the sector President to educate, inspire and motivate, advising on local preferences, global best practices and culture.
• Write and create the sector President’s communications tactics including speeches, presentations, articles, op-eds, thought leadership, editorials, social media and reports.
• Conduct comprehensive research to develop metrics for the sector’s communications program. Monitor aerospace and defense industry trends, emerging technologies and other pertinent topics to support communication objectives.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
• Manage multiple writing projects under tight deadlines, adapting to changing priorities as needed.
• Willingness to travel up to 15%

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with 9 years prior experience, Graduate Degree with 7 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience in the defense industry highly desired

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