Executive Communications Lead for Tactical Missiles

Lockheed Martin

Grand Prairie (TX)

On-site

USD 73,000 - 135,000

Full time

23 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Grand Prairie, TX seeks a senior communications professional to lead executive communications for the VP of Precision Fires Rockets within the Tactical Missiles portfolio, overseeing high‑impact messaging, compliance and performance measurement across a dynamic program slate.

You will craft speeches and talking points, supervise end‑to‑end production of communications assets, track KPIs, and collaborate with international teams while ensuring timely, accurate delivery to

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing, or related discipline.
US citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Experience in communications, public relations, executive communications, or related field.
Experience developing written materials for leadership and diverse audiences.
Experience managing multiple communications projects in a deadline-driven environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including editing and presentation support.
Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders to develop and execute communications plans.
Ability to handle sensitive information with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

Lead executive communications for the VP of Precision Fires Rockets and execute strategic communications across the Tactical Missiles portfolio.
Create content for speeches, talking points, events and internal memos for the VP across audiences (board, senior leadership, customer, media).
Execute assigned communications priorities across the Tactical Missiles portfolio with timely, high-quality deliverables.
Manage end‑to‑end production of all communication assets, ensuring brand consistency and timeliness.
Maintain a unified communications calendar and track deadlines, escalating risks or bottlenecks.
Ensure all communications comply with classification, export control and corporate policy requirements.
Work with International Comms team on international GMLRS capture and co-production efforts.
Establish and monitor KPIs (reach, engagement, sentiment, media pickups).
Produce quarterly communications performance reports for senior leadership with recommendations.
Recommend process enhancements, tools and training to increase efficiency and impact.