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Bethesda location preferred.\nAbility to Travel when needed\nDevelops, plans, and conducts public relations and goodwill programs to improve and support company business objectives with the public, industry, stockholders, and/or employees. Plans, prepares, writes and disseminates information utilizing print and broadcast media; magazines, speeches, scripts, intranet and Internet website. Submits photographs; assigns and/or approves artwork. May represent the company at press conferences, briefings and presentations on company issues. May participate and support advertising campaigns, and/or edit material for organization publications. May supervise work of outside consultants.\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 10 years of professional experience; or 8 years of professional experience with a related Master’s degree.\nSignificant communications experience in aerospace/defense, publicly traded company, government or B2G public relations or communications agency / consultancy, preferred.\nCommunications experience including media relations, corporate communications, executive communications, thought leadership and communications strategy and message development.\nAbility to travel as required.\nDesired Skills\nSignificant media relations experience.\nStrong communications planning and project management experience.\nStrong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across levels, teams and functions.\nProfessional communications experience and strong interest in domestic and international political and policy dynamics and their implications for media and messaging strategy.\nExperience and interest in financial communications.\nExceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and compellingly.\nMotivated self-starter who works effectively under competing priorities and tight deadlines.\nInnovative and creative thinker, with a strong work ethic, excellent judgement, positive attitude and excellent prioritization and time management skills.\nPay Information\nFull-Time Salary Range: $123400.00 - $229200.00\nAt Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.\nThe salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.\nBenefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.\nAnnual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. 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