Public Affairs Content Staff

Job Description 
 We’re looking for a motivated communications professional to join the Public Affairs team and support key brand reputation initiatives across Lockheed Martin. Under the direction of the senior manager of Public Affairs, the ideal candidate will work across multiple functions and business areas to delivery timely and relevant content directly aligned with the priorities of the Government Affairs team. This role will develop strategic content, coordinate integrated communications initiatives, and deliver tactics through a variety of both internal and external communications channels including Tier-1 media engagements. This position serves as a trusted communications partner across the Corporate Communications organization, collaborating closely with Government Affairs, Legal, CEO/COO Communications, Global Business Development & Strategy, and business area communications teams.   Strategic Communications Develop messaging, presentations, briefing materials, talking points, and written content that clearly communicate key priorities for the Government Affairs team. Build and execute an annual audience engagement strategy for key stakeholders, aligned with the existing milestone and outreach calendars. Translate complex policy topics into compelling talking points tailored for external and internal stakeholders. Develop external-facing communications and materials, including talking points, briefing documents, executive remarks, stakeholder correspondence, fact sheets, and public statements. Support media and thought leadership efforts by identifying opportunities to elevate the organization's perspective and positioning leaders as credible voices on issues relevant to the business. Drive consistency of messaging across all outreach and navigate complex diplomatic protocols. Responsible for discovering, tracking, and alerting breaking news and impactful narratives, and measuring and implementing innovative advocacy communications, and rapid response strategies to support brand reputation.   Track project milestones and ensure communications activities remain aligned with business priorities and executive expectations. Support broader enterprise engagement requirements, collaborating across the business to conduct research, prepare prep materials, identify, develop, and manage opportunities for and assist with narrative development and related messaging for use with and through third parties, government partners, and media outlets as required. Exercise political savvy and anticipate potential friction points in the execution of strategic messaging. Other duties as assigned. Brand Reputation Support preparation for media interviews, conferences, customer engagements, and policy forums. Research emerging industry, defense, geopolitical, technology, and policy developments to strengthen executive positioning. As required, draft remarks, articles, presentation materials, and strategic messaging for senior leaders. Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including media, government officials, policymakers, industry associations, community leaders, advocacy organizations, and other external partners. Advise senior leaders on public affairs opportunities, emerging issues, stakeholder dynamics, and external engagement strategies. Lead issues management and response efforts, anticipating potential reputational or policy risks and developing coordinated strategies and messaging. Partner with advocacy and Think Tank LMGA teams to drive reputational storytelling. Basic Qualifications 
 Bachelor's Degree in one of the following disciplines: PR, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations and/or equivalent experience/combined education. Generally has 5+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline. Significant communications experience in aerospace/defense, publicly traded