Sr. Communications Manager, Defense Engines & Services (DES)

Job Description SummaryA key member of the GE Aerospace Defense & Systems (D&S) Communications Team, reporting to the D&S Communications Lead, this position is responsible for developing and executing internal and external communications strategies in support of the Defense Engines & Services (DES) leadership, based in Lynn, Massachusetts. The role includes supporting executive communications for DES leadership team, while driving external and internal communications strategy for the business. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player with strong problem-solving skills, creativity and exceptional writing and organization skills. This position will work in close coordination Defense Engines leadership, as well as the Lynn leadership and communications team to tell the story about the Site’s transformation in support of the business and customer. Interprets internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services. Utilizes understanding of industry trends to inform decision making process.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities:

Strategic Communications

• Provide strategic communications counsel to the DES business leadership, including VP and GM, proactively identifying and executing external communications opportunities through earned and owned channels.
• Build 360-degree strategic communications plans to support major DES initiatives and announcements.
• Collaborate with DES leadership and business lines to identify storytelling opportunities and build out plans with media relations to communicate externally.
• Monitor the business and external environment to surface emerging issues, risks, and opportunities early, channeling them to DES leadership and D&S communications for timely action.
• Protect D&S and DES reputation by collaborating with the crisis response team to develop communications plans to address reputational threats to effectively respond to crisis situations involving products and facilities.
• Collaborate across the Communications Team and other key internal stakeholders like Government Relations, Investor Relations and Public Affairs to maximize reach and impact for DES messaging, including aligning communications to support international opportunities.

Executive Communications

• Create and execute an internal communications plan for the DES VP & GM, in coordination with the D&S Communications strategy.
• Draft, edit, and curate all-employee communications for DES VP and GM, as well as other DES leaders.
• Plan and execute DES all-employee meetings and other employee engagements, in coordination with DES leadership and operations team.
• Advise DES VP & GM on community and stakeholder engagement opportunities, working in close coordination with media relations and government relations.
• Manage executive visibility across owned and digital channels - including the intranet, executive social presence (e.g., LinkedIn), and video/photography assets - to bring the site's transformation story to life.
• Work with leadership in Lynn to ensure alignment across DES and Lynn communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, English, Journalism, or a related field (preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a related communications role, ideally with a large industrial or research organization
  

Desired Characteristics

• Experience working in a highly technical environment or with technical subject matter
• Experience in Manufacturing/Defense/Aerospace preferred
• Exceptional written communications skills
• Proven experience working closely with senior executives
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)

• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong ability to prioritize and act independently
• Excellent relationship-building skills and ability to collaborate across teams
• Experienced in event planning and execution
• Strong project management skills with attention to detail

The base pay range for this position is $157,550-$190,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan.  This posting is expected to close on October 22nd, 2026.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.