Vice President of Business Development

BAE Systems, Inc. has an incredible story to tell - from our mission to our technology to our people. We have an exciting opportunity for a strategic communications leader to serve as a key member of the senior leadership team in BAE Systems’ Intelligence and Security (I&S) sector, reporting to the sector President. The Vice President of Communications has full-spectrum leadership for all aspects of the sector’s corporate communications, including communications strategy, executive communications, media relations and crisis management, marketing, recruitment marketing, social media, creative services, internal communications, and community investment. The Vice President also serves on the company’s Communications Leadership Team, helping to shape enterprise-wide communications strategy and execution. This role is based at our sector headquarters in McLean, VA. I&S employs approximately 6,500 geographically dispersed employees.

Responsibilities :

• Develop and direct execution of a communications strategy that is purposeful, comprehensive, and measurable in support of the brand, corporate strategy, and business and growth objectives.
• Provide strategic communications counsel to the sector president and senior leadership team on media relations, crisis preparedness and management, and regulatory, policy, and legislative initiatives. This includes anticipating and identifying challenges and emerging issues that may affect the sector’s reputation, and proactively developing strategies to address them.
• Provide communications counsel and deliverables to business areas and functional leaders to help achieve strategic and financial objectives.
• Partner and collaborate with BAE Systems, Inc. communications senior leaders and teams to ensure a coordinated communications approach, resulting in a consistent brand experience across the enterprise.
• Coordinate with Government Relations on local, state, and Federal government relations efforts, developing company positions on key public policy issues, key leader contact plans, and effective communication strategies in support of lobbying.
• Represent the sector as its chief spokesperson with the media and other key stakeholders on public issues affecting the company and the competitive environment.
• Direct the development and implementation of an effective global media relations program aligned with overall BAE Systems messaging to promote positive coverage of the company and convey its strategic themes and differentiating capabilities to a broad audience.
• Enhance the company’s presence and engagement with digital tools, including the company website and a range of social media platforms.
• Oversee the development and execution of marketing communications strategy to position BAE Systems as a market and thought leader, maximize positive exposure, and achieve brand and product awareness.
• Develop and implement a recruitment marketing strategy and targeted campaigns to help the sector attract new talent across various geographies and skill sets.
• Lead the development and execution of a sustainable internal communications program that increases employees’ understanding and support of BAE Systems vision, values, and initiatives.
• Drive the sector’s community investment program, including corporate sponsorship, charitable giving, community relations, and compliance with all corporate policies.
• Manage, mentor, develop, and retain talent, ensuring the communications team is optimally structured and aligned to deliver work with maximum impact.
• Demonstrate alignment with the sector’s cultural principles and model safe, inclusive, and ethical behavior.
• Ensure compliance with appropriate Company policies and procedures.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range : $194600 - $330800

Please note :

This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by various factors including business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee 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 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 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.

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Salary : $194,600 - $330,800