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Description:Greenville & F-16 Communications Manager

Location: Greenville SC

What You Will Be Doing

The Greenville and F-16 Communications Manager leads strategic internal and external communications activities for the F-16 aircraft program as well as the Greenville, South Carolina site. The manager is responsible for developing and executing the overall integrated communications strategy for the F-16 program and the Greenville site. The manager will lead a team of communicators, providing mentoring and coaching, assigning work, and partnering effectively. The candidate must have demonstrated strategic communications experience along with a reputation for building strong relationships and working across organizational boundaries. The candidate may represent the company with media inquiries and events, community engagements, briefings and presentations. In addition, this person leads strategic executive communications support to the Vice President of the F-16 program and Greenville site lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated communications strategies for the F-16 program and the Greenville site.
• Manage development, execution and maintenance of master F-16 and Greenville message and content packages.
• Lead crisis and issues management for the F-16 and Greenville site, coordinating as appropriate with stakeholders.
• Manage domestic and international media relations by building trusted relationships with key F-16-focused and local Greenville reporters.
• Partner with Government Relations on civic engagement strategies and execution.
• Provide strategic direction for community relations, marketing and digital media approaches.
• Use metrics, data and feedback to continuously improve, adjust and drive decisions.

What's In It For You

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Who You Are

You're a strategic, relationship-driven communications leader who knows how to shape clear, compelling narratives for complex, high-visibility programs. You bring a strong track record of leading integrated internal and external communications, guiding teams through ambiguity, and building trust with senior leaders, media partners, and community stakeholders. You're comfortable advising executives, managing sensitive issues, and navigating fast-paced environments with sound judgment and discretion. Data-minded and results-oriented, you use insights and feedback to continuously refine messaging, elevate engagement, and strengthen organizational reputation and impact.

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Basic Qualifications:

• Experience leading people, projects, and/or project teams and collaborating effectively with others to achieve results.
• Experience engaging with media and demonstrated storytelling experience landing narratives across multiple audiences, including employees, customers and media outlets.
• Experience developing and executing communications plans for executives, employees, complex products or programs.
• Experience handling multiple priorities and meeting set deadlines.

Desired Skills:

• Strong writing, editing and oral communications skills with ability to convey complex subjects into clear communications plans and content for targeted audiences.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across all levels of a complex organization.
• Crisis management skills and experience.
• Ability to measure communications effectiveness and make data-driven decisions.
• Self-motivated to perform effectively under competing priorities and tight deadlines, while managing positive team dynamic.
• Strong interpersonal skills, proven attention to detail and sense of urgency, strong work ethic, and positive attitude.

Clearance Level: None

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression 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 may 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 employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

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.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Public Relations

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First