Senior Communications Specialist

BAE Systems

7d • $82,779 - $140,723 • Hybrid

About The Position

Do you see employee communications as more than just sending messages? Do you believe it’s about inspiring, engaging, and connecting people to drive meaningful business outcomes? If so, the Platforms & Services communications team could be the perfect place for you. We’re looking for more than a specialist – we’re looking for a bridge-builder. Someone who can connect leaders and employees with creativity, clarity, and conviction. In this role, you’ll support our executive and employee communications director, helping senior leadership engage employees across the business and beyond.
You’ll be collaborating closely with our BAE Systems, Inc. communications team, as well as with our U.S. and international business areas. Attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines, and the ability to create, manage, and execute communication plans are a must-have skill for this role. You’ll craft messages that reach even the most hard-to-reach employees, clearly communicate critical information, and inspire employees to understand and achieve business goals. Exceptional writing skills are a must, along with a keen eye for editing, proofreading, and elevating the work of others.
This is a highly visible role that requires leadership engagement and presentation skills – you’ll be helping leaders communicate their vision and drive engagement across the organization. If you’re passionate about creating communications that resonate and inspire, this is the role for you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience.
• Exceptional communications skills – both written and verbal – with the ability to craft clear, engaging, and persuasive messages for a variety of audiences.
• Self-starter and problem-solver who brings fresh ideas, creativity, and innovation to the team.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Trustworthy, reliable, and discreet in handling highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong executive presence and confidence in engaging with leaders and other stakeholders across the business.
• Collaborative team player who thrives working both independently and as part of a high-performing, globally connected communications team.
• Forward-thinking mindset, with the ability to interpret metrics and insights to continuously improve communications strategies and outcomes.
• Hybrid role: approximately three days per week onsite at our Falls Church, Virginia location.
• Travel required: while not extensive, this role includes travel to various BAE Systems locations to build relationships, understand our sites, programs, products, and – most importantly – our people.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree and 5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of a small but mighty team, acting as the right hand to the employee and executive communications Lead to shape and deliver the overall communications strategy for the Platforms & Services sector.
• Partner with leaders and peers across the enterprise and communications function to develop and deliver impactful internal campaigns that connect employees to our strategy and support business success.
• Own and drive the employee communications editorial calendar, ensuring forward planning and on-time delivery across all channels.
• Implement and leverage measurement tools to assess impact, refine strategies, and continuously improve how we communicate. This role requires a forward thinker – someone who can interpret data and insights to shape smarter, more effective communications that influence how we think, engage, and operate as a team.
• Support a high-performing team with creativity and conviction across a geographically dispersed business, responding to employee and business needs with agility.
• Champion employee-focused communications – especially during times of change or crisis – keeping employees informed, inspired, and connected to the issues shaping our business and the world today.
• Leverage a full range of communications channels – including face-to-face engagements, video, digital platforms, social media, newsletters, and executive messages – to reach employees where they are and share news with both internal and external audiences.
• Review internal content to ensure compliance, accuracy, and strong writing. Ensure company values and strong ethical content are well represented.

Benefits

• At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance.
• We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees