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Public Relations Ottawa, ON 18282BR About the role Lockheed Martin Canada is looking for a strategic thinker with a passion for politics who appreciates a dynamic environment and is willing to learn. This is an exciting time to join Lockheed Martin because Canada is entering a period of significant defence investments with critical political considerations. As a Government Relations Analyst you will play an important supporting role on our Canadian corporate team by delivering informed government relations, political and policy analysis to support the Government Relations function. In this role, you will contribute to the design and implementation of government relations strategies to shape public policy and political topics in the Government of Canada. You will be connecting internally across Lockheed Martin business areas and externally with various organizations in the defence sector. You will deliver work product and advice to inform business decisions through a government relations lens. This is an excellent opportunity for an early career professional with experience in politics, government relations, consulting or public policy in the defence sector to grow their experience. Reporting directly to Head of Government Relations for Lockheed Martin Canada and working from our downtown, Ottawa, office you may be responsible for: • Government Relations Analysis: • Public Policy and Political Analysis – Support producing background papers, briefings, and visualisations that capture how Canadian policy and political considerations affect the business, including on topics related to Canada’s defence and security, economic policy and foreign policy • Strategic Opportunity Analysis – Continuously scan for political and public policy considerations in the defence sector to flag emerging threats, trends, and opportunities, then under the direction, translate these insights into strategic work products to enable internal communication • Stakeholder mapping and Engagement plans– Support the developing and building, monitoring and updating customer stakeholder maps and analyzing decision making processes in the Government of Canada to advise on key engagements • Engagement Coordination - Support Head of Government Relations in coordinating engagements with government stakeholders as requested to include organizing briefings, visits, and advocacy initiatives with supporting actions including developing agendas, briefing coordinators, and delivering impact analyses • Legislative Activities - Support Head of Government Relations by monitoring the legislative pipeline including Parliamentary Committee appearances and recommending advice to leadership on opportunities or implications from the legislative agenda • Associations and Think Tank Engagement - Support government relations campaigns by engaging with industry associations, think-tanks and partners to shape advocacy • Executive and Stakeholder Communication • Assist the Head of Government Relations in preparing, reviewing, and delivering high‑quality briefing and executive‑level materials, including preparation materials ahead of senior government engagements, (executive presentations, leadership meetings, etc.) with data analysis, visualizations, and actionable insights • Project Management and Workflow Support • As directed, contribute to building strategic planning documents for government relations actions including workflow charts, and dashboards to help define scope, milestones and issue‑resolution mechanisms to keep projects on track • Ad‑hoc Analysis and Issue Resolution • As and when directed by the Head of Government Relations, conduct focused, on‑call analyses to investigate operational challenges and implement approved enhancements • Collaboration and Confidentiality • At all times maintain strict information‑security protocols while working cross‑functionally to achieve team and corporate goals What you bring to the role • Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate field of study and at least three years of relevant experience in government or private sector organization with a government relations or political management focus. • Experience must demonstrate an ability to: • exercise sound judgment, prioritize tasks, and seek guidance when needed while working independently • navigate ambiguity with resourcefulness and a detail‑oriented, analytical, and inquisitive approach • collaborate effectively, securing stakeholder support for project implementation • plan and organize efficiently, managing multiple tasks and meeting tight deadlines • adapt quickly to new environments and changing priorities while sustaining high performance. • work autonomously yet harmonize with teams to achieve shared objectives • Demonstrate effectiveness across diverse work environments (in office, on site, virtual), with flexible availability Additional skills desired for the role • Prior experience in government relations consulting, policy development or political management • Proficiency in research and analysis • An understanding and appreciation for defence and aerospace customers and their missions • Master’s Degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, International Relations or similar discipline is considered an asset • Knowledge and interest in Canadian politics and engagement in Canadian politics is an asset • Experience demonstrating an ability to: • influence strategic planning and drive change in a structured, hierarchical yet evolving organization. • craft executive‑level presentations from complex information—storyboarding, writing, and designing impactful decks • maintain exceptional written communication skills for reports, briefs, and formal correspondence. • demonstrate strong time management and meticulous organizational habits. • Experience with supporting senior executives What we offer you We walk our talk when it comes to work/life balance! Your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment, this is what you can expect when you join our team as a Regular Full-Time employee: • Flexible, compressed work schedules, depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off, as well as the possibility to work remote part-time • Competitive compensation • Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves • Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment, along with: • Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals) • A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey • Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions • Medical Travel Insurance • Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations • A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning • Employee discounts to save on goods, services and various recreational activities • Access to a robust spectrum of development resources to enhance your skills and/or advance your career including: • Free learning resources through a modern and engaging platform • Education Assistance Program • Reimbursement for a professional membership • Self-directed Mentoring Pay Transparency At Lockheed Martin Canada, we comply with all pay transparency requirements and believe sharing pay ranges for open roles can foster a more equitable workforce. Salary Range $86,500 - $113,500 About us Headquartered in Ottawa, Lockheed Martin Canada is the Canadian unit of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. We operate major facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and Victoria and work on a wide range of programs from advanced naval technology products, aircraft sustainment, and unmanned systems software. This position is part of the corporate enterprise operations team supporting all Lockheed Martin business areas and interests across Canada. Equal Opportunity Statement Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. Employee Type Full Time Vacancy Type Permanent Security requirement for this role Controlled Goods Program Clearance required for role Secret