Sr. Manager, F-35 International Communications

: Job ID: 694368BR Date posted: Jun. 02, 2025 Description: The International Communications senior manager leads communications for international F-35 efforts while partnering with Aeronautics line of business and Global Business Development and Strategy communications colleagues to tell an integrated global story. The senior manager is responsible for setting overall direction and working with teammates to develop and maintain regional and country-specific communications strategies and plans. The senior manager will lead a team of communicators, providing mentoring and coaching, assigning appropriate work assignments and executing the communications strategy. Specific responsibilities include:

• Develop integrated communications strategies for international F-35 including capture efforts and keep-sold campaigns
• Partner across Aeronautics to develop and tell larger international 21st Century Security and air dominance stories
• Manage Aeronautics PR agencies and related budget
• Build and maintain strong relationships with F-35 Customer Programs, Business Development, Global Business Development & Strategy Communications, international customer public affairs officers and international PR agencies
• Lead crisis and issues management for international F-35 programs coordinating as appropriate with the Corporate Communications, Lockheed Martin Government Affairs and broader Aeronautics communications team
• Manage relevant international media relations by building trusted relationships with key reporters, pitching stories and fielding queries
• Provide strategic direction for marketing and digital media assets for use on Lockheed Martin channels
• Position executives to tell the one-Lockheed Martin story and build credibility as industry thought leaders
• Support relevant trade shows
• Use metrics, data and feedback to continuously improve, adjust and drive decisions
• Execute special projects as required

Preference is for position to be based in Fort Worth, TX. Will consider remote work. Basic Qualifications:

• Previous leadership experience.
• Candidate should possess strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and a positive, proactive attitude.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to connect multiple activities into a single narrative.
• Comfortable interfacing with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organizations.
• Self-motivated, able to work well under deadline and adapt to evolving circumstances.
• Ability to develop strategic compromises when appropriate.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance per business requirements.

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 15+ years of experience.
• Familiarity with contemporary communications trends and industry techniques, including new media.
• Quick study with an attention to detail and a sense of urgency.
• Motivated self-starter who performs without appreciable direction and works effectively under competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Experience with AI and other emerging communication technology.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: 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: 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. Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about. As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories. Experience Level: Experienced Professional Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY Relocation Available: Possible Career Area: Public Relations Type: Full-Time Shift: First