Integrated & Executive Communications Rep Level 3

Lockheed Martin; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Orlando, FL, seeks a strategic communications leader for Mission Systems and SPC. You will align internal and external messaging, lead integrated communications plans across programs, and support the Vice President with executive communications, speeches, and presentations.

You will establish metrics, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive improvements across the team. The role offers high-visibility with senior leadership and opportunities to influence enterprise-wide

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing, or related discipline.
• Experience developing written communications for leadership and diverse stakeholder audiences.
• Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders to develop and execute communications plans.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple communications projects in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end alignment and execution of integrated communications plans across all Mission Systems and SPC programs.
• Manage development and coordination of communications deliverables to ensure consistency in messaging, branding, accuracy and timing.
• Maintain a unified communications calendar and track milestones, deliverables and deadlines across the portfolio.
• Identify and elevate schedule conflicts, bottlenecks and execution risks to the S&GS Communications Senior Manager.
• Ensure all communications activities comply with classification, export control, and corporate policy requirements.
• Lead executive communications support for the Vice President, Mission Systems, including speeches, talking points, presentations, event support and internal communications.
• Develop messaging for diverse audiences, including senior leadership, customers, employees and media.
• Establish and monitor communications performance metrics, including reach, engagement, sentiment and media pickup.
• Produce communications performance reports for senior leadership with outcomes, gaps and recommendations.

Skills

Executive communications

Communications planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Writing and editing

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing, or related discipline

Job description

Standard Job Description

This role serves as the central strategic communications hub for Mission Systems and the Strigo Product Center, responsible for aligning internal and external communications to ensure the team speaks with one cohesive voice. The position leads integrated communications planning across all Mission Systems and Strigo Product Center (SPC) programs, provides direct executive communications support to the Vice President of Mission Systems, and oversees communications performance measurement and reporting for the team.

Standard Job Description

This role serves as the central strategic communications hub for Mission Systems and the Strigo Product Center, responsible for aligning internal and external communications to ensure the team speaks with one cohesive voice. The position leads integrated communications planning across all Mission Systems and Strigo Product Center (SPC) programs, provides direct executive communications support to the Vice President of Mission Systems, and oversees communications performance measurement and reporting for the team.

What You Will Be Doing

The successful candidate will bring strong writing, coordination and strategic planning skills, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role offers broad visibility across leadership, program and functional stakeholders and is positioned to play a key role in driving consistency, compliance and continuous improvement across the Mission Systems and SPC communications team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end alignment and execution of integrated communications plans across all Mission Systems and SPC programs
• Manage the development and coordination of communications deliverables to ensure consistency in messaging, branding, accuracy and timing
• Maintain a unified communications calendar and track key milestones, deliverables and deadlines across the portfolio
• Identify and elevate schedule conflicts, bottlenecks and execution risks to the S&GS Communications Senior Manager
• Ensure all communications activities and deliverables comply with classification, export control, and corporate policy requirements
• Lead executive communications support for the Vice President, Mission Systems, including speeches, talking points, presentations, event support and internal communications
• Develop messaging and communications materials for a variety of audiences, including senior leadership, customers, employees and media
• Establish and monitor communications performance metrics, including reach, engagement, sentiment and media pickup
• Produce communications performance reports for senior leadership that highlight outcomes, gaps and recommendations for improvement
• Recommend and help implement process improvements, tools and training to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the Mission Systems & SPC communications team

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative strategist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys high-visibility impact. This role offers direct interation with senior leadership, the chance to shape enterprise-wide communications, and the opportunity to continuously improve processes that drive mission success.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is located in Orlando, FL

MUST BE A US CITIZEN-This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
• Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
• Demonstrated experience in communications, public relations, corporate communications, executive communications, or a related field
• Experience developing written communications materials for leadership and diverse stakeholder audiences
• Experience managing multiple communications projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including editing, message development, and presentation support
• Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders to develop and execute communications plans
• Ability to handle sensitive information and apply sound judgement in a professional environment

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting executive communications for senior leaders
• Experience developing or executing integrated communications strategies across internal and external channels
• Familiarity with communications performance measurement and reporting, including use of KPIs and analytics
• Experience working in a highly regulated environment with an understanding of compliance considerations such as classification, export control, and corporate policy review
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage calendars, deadlines, and competing priorities across a large portfolio
• Ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, audience-appropriate messaging
• Experience identifying process improvements and implementing tools or workflows to improve team efficiency
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with leadership, program teams, and cross-functional partners

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $72500.00 - $134600.00

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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.