Description:Looking for a career that matters? At Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control we directly contribute to the safety and ability of our warfighters to complete their missions. We design, develop and manufacture advanced combat, missile, rocket, manned and unmanned systems for military customers in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, NASA and dozens of foreign allies.
As a Program Communications Associate, you will be responsible for supporting strategic integrated communications plans for the Air Dominance and Strike Weapons (ADSW) line of business, as well as other special projects within the business. You will oversee an internal editorial calendar, support key program communications, collaborate with stakeholders across the Communications team, and support special projects and events as needed. You will be responsible for supporting integrated communication plans for significant program milestones and events; supporting leader engagements through the development of memos, talking points and internal and external comms; developing social media content; monitoring program news.
Reporting to the ADSW communications manager, you will work closely with business and USG leaders to understand company and end-user warfighter objectives to craft communications strategies to help achieve those goals. This hybrid position is based in Orlando, Florida, with potential for travel, as needed.
What You Will Be Doing
- Serves as a content creator for key programs and efforts; oversees an internal editorial calendar
- Develops program communications and employee communications
- Develops integrated communication plans for significant program milestones and tracks resulting news coverage
- Supports executive engagement through the development of memos, talking points, etc.
- Develops social media content
- Supports media engagement and reporting activities
- Occasional travel required
Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combined education/experience
Experience in communications disciplines
Experience planning and executing comprehensive communications plans and campaigns
Experience with digital and social media trends and practices
Desired Skills:Two or more years of related experience
Strong writing, editing and organizational skills
Ability to develop strong partnerships with business leaders
Ability to handle communications deadlines and challenges involving multiple stakeholders, functions and customers
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Confidential
Other Important Information You Should KnowExpression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
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Experience Level: 4 yr and up College
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Public Relations
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
