Technical Assistant & Operations Manager

Job Description:

The Technical Assistant & Operations Manager will operate as a strategic integrator, trusted advisor, and operational leader across the Enterprise Operations (EO) Communications function.
This role will be operationally aligned within the newly established Chief Public Affairs Office (CPAO) operations structure and report to the Chief Communications Officers Technical Assistant to ensure enterprise consistency, collaboration and integration across communications priorities. In partnership with this structure, the individual will directly support the Vice President of Corporate Communications & Branding and the Vice President of Corporate Affairs & International Communications as a dedicated force multiplier for their organizations and leadership priorities.
This is a high-impact position designed to drive alignment, execution, and momentum across a complex portfolio of priorities. The individual will play a central role in advancing strategic initiatives, strengthening operational rigor, and ensuring that key efforts are delivered with precision and speed. By enabling senior leaders to focus on the highest-value activities, this role directly contributes to the effectiveness and influence of the broader communications organization.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the central integrator across EO Communications priorities, ensuring alignment, visibility, and execution against key initiatives
Lead and manage business rhythms, including leadership team meetings, strategic planning sessions, and cross-functional coordination forums
Drive end-to-end execution of strategic projects, developing and managing detailed plans to ensure accountability and on-time delivery
Oversee day-to-day operational execution, including meeting preparation, staffing, and follow-through on key actions
Develop high-quality materials and communications for senior leadership and external stakeholders
Act as a key liaison between Communications and organizations across the enterprise
Conduct organizational sensing to identify emerging priorities, risks, and opportunities
Establish and continuously improve processes, tools, and operating cadences to enhance team effectiveness
Serve as a connective thread across teams, reducing silos and enabling more effective information flow and decision-making

Travel Required. Preferred location is Bethesda, MD or must be able to work from a major LM facility.

Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience in strategic communications, including media relations, executive communications, employee engagement, and marketing
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills across formats and audiences
Strong project management capabilities with a proven ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously
High level of ownership, sound judgment, and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills with a solutions-oriented mindset
8+ years of related experience