Thought Leadership Communications Lead

: Job ID: 694726BR Date posted: May. 29, 2025 Description: The coolest jobs on this planet... or any other... are with Lockheed Martin Space Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more- we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. What does this role look like? Are you a natural storyteller? Do you want to tell stories that are "out of this world"? We're looking for a motivated communications professional to join the Business & Brand communications team at Lockheed Martin Space. This senior communications representative will support executive communications and thought leadership, including internal and external engagements for the vice president and general manager of one of our lines of business. The successful candidate should be skilled at collaborating with team members - from a variety of disciplines - to align objectives and priorities to deliver impactful thought leadership opportunities. They should also be excited about developing impactful, compelling narratives that support Space's strategy and business transformation. Reporting to the senior manager of business communications, the person in this role will serve as a project manager and have an impact on the thought leadership strategy for the team in addition to partnering closely with executive leaders to reach key audiences through internal and external reputation-building channels. This position will have the unique opportunity to interact with strategic partners across the company and learn the fundamentals of being a trusted communications advisor for executive leadership. The successful candidate will be a driven, creative, research-oriented, highly organized self-starter who can successfully manage multiple projects and deadlines. In this role will offer you the following daily key responsibilities:

• Build and execute an annual thought leadership engagement strategy for the lead executive of an internal line-of-business to deliver brand-shaping narratives and connect them more intentionally with external stakeholders.
• Support the Lockheed Martin Space speakers' bureau, to ensure key principles' engagements align with business strategy and messaging.
• Work cross-functionally with members of the Space Communications team and key business partners to develop messaging for enterprise-wide narratives that align with the business strategy; helping support speaking opportunities for a variety of executives and spokespeople.
• Craft articles, talking points and other content with a focus on customer priorities and Space's strategic long-term business goals.
• Support some media relations efforts for key executives to include researching and submitting bylined content and supporting media engagements.
• Craft content for all executive channels.
• Manage metrics to inform data-driven decision making.
• Remain agile and responsive to evolving business communications needs, managing multiple workstreams, including but not limited to event support, drafting talking points and developing video scripts.

Please kindly provide a cover letter with links to samples of your writing, or other relevant work. Although this position does support some teleworking; the preferred candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in Denver, Colorado , and be expected to work in the office as needed and as appropriate. Basic Qualifications: To be effective, you will need to possess these basic qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in one of the following disciplines: PR, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment.
• 8+ years relevant experience in corporate communications, PR and/or marketing communications.
• Demonstrated excellent writing and editing skills, including the use of AP Style.
• Demonstrated excellent project management skills.
• Previous professional experience creating and implementing communications plans.
• Ability to build both strategic and tactical plans that drive perceptions, deliver key messages and get results.
• Familiarity with a wide variety of communication channels, techniques and emerging technologies, with a natural curiosity that leads to continuous improvement.
• You will need to be a US Citizen, and be able to obtain and maintain a US DoD TOP SECRET clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Please note: No clearance is required to apply, nor prior to start. Desired Skills: To be effective, ideally, you should also have:

• Master's Degree in one of the following disciplines: PR, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment.
• 8+ years relevant experience in corporate communications, PR and/or marketing communications.
• Media relations.
• Attention to detail, adaptability, and a sense of urgency.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Willingness to accept feedback and apply continuous learning to adjust and evolve a project.
• A self-starter who can be depended upon to ensure the accuracy and quality of content with minimal day-to-day supervision.
• Ability to multitask, adapt and work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and work well under pressure with employees at all levels.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including executive management.
• Comfortable providing coaching, new ideas, sensitive feedback and real-world lessons learned to leaders at all levels.
• Project management experience.
• Demonstrated executive presence.
• Knowledge of Lockheed Martin's business.
• Proven exceptional strategic, written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to persuade and motivate action.

PLEASE NOTE-Other important information:

• By applying to this role, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities, within Lockheed Martin, 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.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Benefits of Employment: Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's competitive and comprehensive benefits package here. We are also committed to enabling transitioning veterans to connect with their communities and find new purpose as they reintegrate into civilian life. By clicking on the link, you can find out more on how we proudly support the Military/Veterans Network Hiring Our Heroes Joining Lockheed Martin Space means becoming part of a global network of passionate professionals dedicated to safety and shaping the future of defense capabilities At Space we value your skills, training, and education. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach - and yours as a Lockheed Martin Space employee. ...just to name a few reasons to join Lockheed Martin Space, and experience your future! Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Top Secret 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 will 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: 9x80 every other Friday off Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $90,200 - $159,045. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible. 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: SPACE Relocation Available: Possible Career Area: Public Relations Type: Full-Time Shift: First