Job Description
We believe your career should always be growing. And that's exactly what it will do at BAE Systems. You’ll hit the ground running with a company truly committed to your growth as you enjoy a special camaraderie on a team dedicated to protecting what really matters. Combat vehicles and weapon systems that bring our warfighters home safely deserve to be talked about. If you are passionate about storytelling that engages and inspires employees and helps drive business results – the Combat Mission Systems team is the one for you!

We are looking for a Communications Specialist who is excited to learn and grow with our company as they connect with our employee base across the country, clearly communicate critical information to internal and external stakeholders, and engage and inspire employees to help them achieve business goals. We are excited to welcome a motivated candidate with media and creative storytelling experience to our team.

In this role as a Communications Specialist, you will:

• Support the execution of the internal and external communications plans for teams who work on some of the most iconic, mission-capable combat systems in the world.
• Network across the company to support communications strategies to ensure business success and create engaging content on a variety of mediums.
• Collaborate with communications team members to support employee engagement and communications campaigns.
• Utilize a broad range of internal and external mediums to reach employees and share employee stories with internal and external stakeholders including face-to-face, video, digital and social media, newsletters, traditional media, etc.
• Use measurement tools to support, refine and drive communications strategy.
• Tell the stories of our employees, community, customers, and values through creative writing and employee engagement.
• Share bold ideas with a team-player mentality!

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline such as Communications, Journalism, or English.
• Digital communications experience and strong writing skills, as well as editing and proof-reading abilities.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to drive positive engagement from a diverse and widespread workforce.
• Experience in employee communications, social media, media relations, community relations and/or marketing communications.
• Knowledgeable in AP Style.
• This hybrid-friendly position requires the ability to support 2-3 days a week at either the Minneapolis, Minnesota site, or alternatively, the Louisville, Kentucky site.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience working in a manufacturing / technical / or automotive environment is a plus!

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $64130 - $109010

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: 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 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.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.