{"id":2144867,"url":"https://alion.io/job/oshkoshcorp-associate-manager-communications","title":"Associate Manager - Communications","company":{"id":1840676,"name":"Oshkosh Corporation","domain":"oshkoshcorp.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/oshkoshcorp","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":null},"role":"Management","role_family":"Management","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"part_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":92600,"max":154400,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":154400},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false},{"name":"Outlook","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-08T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-08","last_verified_at":"2026-10-12T13:09:04Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":4,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":4},"description":"About Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company\nPratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster.\nThe Associate Manager, Communications is responsible for developing and executing communications that inform, engage, and connect Pratt Miller employees while supporting the company’s brand, culture, strategic priorities, and business objectives. This role partners closely with marketing, executive leadership and cross-functional teams to translate business strategy and priorities into clear, compelling communications for internal and external audiences.\nThe successful candidate will be a strong writer and storyteller who can manage multiple priorities, build effective relationships across the organization, and move comfortably between strategic planning and hands-on execution. This position will also play a key role in supporting the development, preparation, communication, and ongoing reinforcement of the Pratt Miller strategic plan.\nEssential Functions and Skills\nTypical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:\nStrategic Plan Development & Communications\nPartner with senior leadership to support the development, preparation, and communication of the Pratt Miller strategic plan.\nCoordinate the strategic planning process, including development of planning materials, meeting content, presentations, timelines, and supporting documentation.\nWork with business and functional leaders to gather, organize, and synthesize information used to develop and update strategic priorities, objectives, and initiatives.\nTranslate strategic priorities and complex business information into clear, concise, and compelling communications for employees and other key stakeholders.\nDevelop executive presentations, strategy summaries, talking points, leadership communications, and other materials used to communicate the strategic plan.\nEstablish and maintain a communication approach that reinforces Pratt Miller's strategy throughout the year rather than limiting communication to the annual planning process.\nPartner with leaders to communicate progress against strategic priorities, key milestones, accomplishments, and changes in direction.\nHelp employees understand how Pratt Miller's strategic priorities connect to business objectives, organizational initiatives, and their individual work.\nMaintain strategic planning materials and ensure key messages, priorities, terminology, and supporting content remain current and consistent.\nSupport leadership meetings, strategy sessions, business reviews, and other forums used to develop, communicate, and monitor the strategic plan.\nInternal & Employee Communications\nDevelop and execute internal communication plans that support business priorities, organizational initiatives, and employee engagement.\nCreate clear and engaging communications for employees, including company announcements, leadership messages, newsletters, intranet content, presentations, talking points, and other materials.\nPartner with HR and business leaders on communications related to employee programs, organizational initiatives, culture, recognition, and change.\nSupport communications for company meetings, leadership events, employee events, and other internal forums.\nIdentify opportunities to improve the effectiveness, consistency, and reach of employee communications.\nMaintain communication calendars and coordinate messaging across multiple functions and business areas.\nHelp ensure employees receive timely, relevant information and understand how organizational priorities connect to their work.\nLeadership & Executive Communications\nPartner with senior leaders to develop presentations, talking points, announcements, and other executive communications.\nSupport executive communications associated with business strategy, organizational priorities, business performance, and significant company initiatives.\nTranslate complex business or technical information into concise, audience-appropriate messaging.\nProvide communication guidance and recommendations to leaders and project teams.\nMaintain consistency in key organizational messages across leaders, functions, and communication channels.\nCommunications Planning & Execution\nDevelop communication strategies and plans for key business initiatives and organizational changes.\nManage communication projects from concept through execution, including timelines, stakeholder coordination, content development, review, and distribution.\nEstablish appropriate communication channels and approaches based on audience and business needs.\nTrack communication effectiveness and use employee feedback, engagement data, and communication metrics to recommend improvements.\nMaintain high standards for accuracy, quality, consistency, and professionalism across communications.\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, Business, or a related field.\nFive or more years of progressive experience in corporate communications, internal communications, public relations, marketing communications, strategic planning support, or a related field.\nDemonstrated experience developing communications for employees and senior leaders.\nStrong writing, editing, proofreading, presentation development, and storytelling skills.\nExperience managing multiple communication projects and priorities simultaneously.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience supporting corporate or business strategic planning processes.\nExperience preparing executive-level strategic plans, presentations, business reviews, or similar materials.\nExperience working in an engineering, technology, defense, automotive, manufacturing, or similarly technical environment.\nExperience supporting organizational change and employee engagement initiatives.\nExperience developing executive-level presentations and communications.\nExperience with digital communication platforms, intranet content, social media, and content management systems.\nExperience using communication metrics and employee feedback to evaluate effectiveness.\nFamiliarity with graphic design, photography, video, or multimedia content development.\nExperience working within a larger corporate or matrixed organization.\nKey Competencies\nExceptional written and verbal communication\nStrategic thinking and business acumen\nExecutive-level presentation development\nAbility to synthesize complex business information\nStorytelling and content development\nRelationship building and collaboration\nProject and priority management\nAttention to detail\nSound judgment and discretion\nAdaptability and comfort with changing priorities\nAbility to simplify complex or technical information\nInitiative and continuous improvement mindset\nLeadership Expectations\nAs an Associate Manager, this role is expected to demonstrate leadership through influence, collaboration, and ownership. The position may lead communication and strategic planning projects, coordinate the work of internal and external resources, and provide guidance to colleagues supporting communication activities.\nThe Associate Manager is expected to build trusted relationships across the organization, anticipate communication needs, and proactively recommend approaches that improve employee understanding, engagement, and alignment with Pratt Miller's strategic direction.\nWorking Environment\nThis position operates in a collaborative, fast-paced environment supporting multiple business areas and stakeholders. The role may require occasional travel and participation in company or employee events outside of normal business hours.\nPay Range:\n$92,600.00 - $154,400.00The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.\nOshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email .\nOshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.\nOshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.\nCertain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be \"U.S. Persons,\" as defined in these regulations. 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