BAE Systems

Job Description

You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F- 35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too.

Join our team as a communications professional supporting Human Resources Talent Acquisition.

You will design and implement comprehensive internal and external communications strategies, leading outreach programs for University Relations, military outreach, and event planning, while promoting talent acquisition initiatives to drive business expansion.

We are seeking a skilled professional to help drive our talent acquisition efforts and contribute to the company's success. This part-time, flexible opportunity offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact without sacrificing your work-life balance. If you're looking to build a fulfilling career, consider BAE Systems.

Because this role involves a combination of independent and collaborative work, this position can be conducted mostly remotely. We are intentional about when we ask our teams to co-locate for work, so examples of when you would be asked to come onsite would be for events, strategy sessions, team bonding, etc.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, create and execute tailored communication strategies to help Talent Acquisition identify, attract, engage and hire top talent. Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• University Relations Outreach: We are seeking a candidate with experience in corporate recruiting within the university setting, either from a corporate or university perspective, to help develop and implement a strategic communications plan that supports our university recruitment efforts.
• Recruiting events: promote job fairs, career days, and other recruitment activities to attract top talent
• Process updates: communicate changes to existing processes and introduce new ones that impact internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a smooth transition and minimal disruption
• Stakeholder engagement: inform and involve relevant stakeholders, including employees, managers, and external partners, to ensure awareness and buy-in of Talent Acquisition initiatives and programs
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition leadership to craft key messages, develop communication strategies, and create engaging content to attract top talent
• Partner with Comms teams to design and develop compelling collateral, such as videos, brochures, and web content, to support Talent Acquisition outreach efforts
• Track and analyze metrics to measure the effectiveness of communication strategies and provide insights to inform future initiatives
• Ensure all Talent Acquisition communications adhere to corporate branding and identity guidelines
• Experience in communications, public relations, or a related field, with a focus on talent acquisition or recruitment marketing at the University level, either from a corporate or university perspective
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop and execute strategic communication plans that drive engagement and results
• Strong collaboration and project management skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with corporate branding and identity guidelines, with the ability to ensure consistency across all communications

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in either Business, Communications, Journalism, English or Marketing plus 5-8 years of related communications experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 5-8 years University Relations experience with a background in UR marketing and communications; building communication plans for career services and/or admissions office at the University level
• Proficiency in all MS Office programs

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience in the defense/technology industry a plus.
• Strong writing and verbal communications skills.
• Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to build strong relationships and work effectively in a matrixed organization.
• Strong understanding of internal and external communications strategies; ability to think strategically and build implementation plans that have a measurable impact.
• Strong relationship building, negotiation, time management and influencing skills.
• Established business acumen.
• Demonstrated track record of leading enterprise-level communications programs.
• Must be a team-focused networker, collaborator and motivator with a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Ability to identify, assess, understand, and make appropriate recommendations to meet business needs.
• Problem solving skills, with specific focus on developing new, creative ways to drive communications in a changing business environment.
• Ability to simultaneously initiate, prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $99410 - $168997

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 Electronic Systems

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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.