Senior communications specialist job description

You could be the one who changes everything for our 26 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you'll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Position Purpose: Develop and create company written documents and communications and assist in the maintenance of an overarching marketing & communications practice which will include project management and execution.

We re seeking a Senior Communications Specialist to join our team Marketing & Communications team in Iowa. We're looking for a strategic thinker and collaborative team player who has experience in both creating content and managing social media channels.
What You'll Do:

Write and edit engaging content driven by strategic marketing and communication goals.

Provide communication, grammar, editing and marketing support to other departments as needed.

Responsible for project execution and ensuring all standard procedures are being followed

Manage multiple projects (timelines and priorities) simultaneously; with some requiring outside resources to produce the most effective communications.

Manage various communication processes and workflows

Promote employee engagement lunch and learn events to inform, educate and inspire Iowa Total Care employees.

While this position is remote, we are looking for someone who lives in Des Moines or surrounding areas.

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience. 2+ years of related experience.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package: Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules and dress flexibility, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, Tuition reimbursement and best-in-class training and development.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

**TITLE:** Senior Communications Specialist

**LOCATION:** Various, Iowa

**REQNUMBER:** 1354577

Because this role involves a combination of independent and collaborative work, this position can be conducted 100% remotely.

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.

The Employee Communications Specialist is responsible for the design and delivery of communications programs focused on informing and educating Electronic Systems employees. As a key member of the Executive Communications team, this individual must be adept at writing across multiple platforms and for multiple stakeholders to drive employee engagement.
Key Responsibilities

+ Manage the planning, content development, editing, and final print and digital publication of the sector s Pulse magazine.

+ Serve as lead editor of sector s intranet pages, responsible for developing and reviewing content. Partner with Digital Communications team on technical aspects to add to overall value proposition to users, and engage employees, introducing new efforts to drive traffic.

+ Collect, analyze and report on key performance data to show value and inform internal communications strategies.

+ Lead development and execution of quarterly One Team employee recognition events, including drafting remarks for executive speakers, creating presentations and videos for use during the event, and post-event promotion.

+ Work closely with the Executive Communications and Employee Communications leads to plan virtual and in-person executive events (panel discussions, Quarterly Leadership Meetings, etc.) to promote company strategy and initiatives to employees.

+ Support other strategic functional and sector-level campaigns as needed, including developing communications strategies, writing content for executive memos and articles, and partnering with Creative team on marketing collateral (videos, brochures, posters, etc.).

+ Report into the Head of Executive Communications and will be a key member of the Communications team in BAE Systems Electronic Systems sector.

**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ B.S. degree in Communications, Journalism, or English and 4 years of experience in a communications discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

+ Strong copywriting and editing skills.

+ Strong writing and verbal communications skills.

+ Demonstrated track record of developing effective internal communications materials.

+ Ability to review, analyze and present data effectively.

+ Must work collaboratively, be a team builder, networker and motivator.

+ In-depth knowledge of modern communications tactics, media, procedures and concepts.

+ Ability to simultaneously initiate, prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

+ Proficiency in all MS Office programs.

**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**

Defense or high-tech industry experience preferred.

**Employee Communications Specialist Senior REMOTE**

**85370BR**

EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression

The Change Manager's role is to manage organizational change and promote end-user adoption. The primary responsibility will be creating and implementing communications and change management strategies and plans that maximize employee adoption and usage while minimizing resistance. This person will identify key messages and write executive communications to be distributed to a global team. The role focuses on the people side of change, including changes to business processes, systems and technology, job roles and organization structures. The change manager will work to drive faster adoption, higher ultimate utilization of and proficiency with the changes that impact employees. These improvements will increase benefit realization, value creation, ROI and the achievement of results and outcomes.

While the change manager may or may not have supervisory responsibility, this person will have to work with many stakeholders in the organizational hierarchy to succeed. The change manager will act as an advisor and communicator for senior leaders and executives in helping them fulfill project goals. The change manager may also provide direct support and advising to all levels of stakeholders through transitions. The change manager will also support project teams in integrating change management activities into their project plans.
Key Elements:

Engaging sponsors, employees, and users to shape, plan, facilitate and deliver lasting business readiness and change.

Planning and managing internal and external communications, developing content, and partnering with multiple global teams.

Analyzing business processes, anticipating requirements, identifying improvement opportunities, and developing and implementing solutions.

Developing innovative change management materials for application in real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources.

Capital Planning/Portfolio, Program, Project Management Systems experience

Responsibilities:

Engaging sponsors, employees, and users to shape, plan, facilitate and deliver lasting business readiness and change.

Planning and managing internal and external communications, developing content, and partnering with multiple global teams.

Analyzing business processes, anticipating requirements, identifying improvement opportunities, and developing and implementing solutions.

Leading ongoing reviews of business processes, developing optimization strategies, and prioritizing initiatives to ensure solutions meet future-state business requirements.

Measuring success progress by defining benefits realization requirements, developing a data collection plan, and tracking trends and risks.

Documenting, interpreting, and communicating the results of efforts.

Planning, executing, and evaluating business transformation using change management tools such as change impact and readiness assessments; power and influence mapping; threats and opportunities matrix; stakeholder analysis; communications plans; knowledge, skills and behavior assessments, etc.

Developing innovative change management materials for application in real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources.

Communicating plans and insights effectively to cross-functional team members and managers.

Working closely with central team to manage change management related activities, including meeting facilitation, stakeholder management, internal task management and planning.

Working closely with partners, such as, capital planning, data analytics, communications, and learning and development teams.

Providing training, coaching, and guidance to team and stakeholders arising from work.

Facilitating and managing user acceptance testing with new system tools.

Managing projects, developing project plans, and monitoring performance.

Updating, implementing, and maintaining procedures.

Serving as a liaison between stakeholders and users.

Managing competing resources and priorities.

Monitoring deliverables and ensuring timely completion of projects.