Communications Specialist Senior

About the Role

Join the Integrated Marketing Campaigns (IMC) team to elevate the BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems (SMS) brand. We are seeking a data-driven marketer and organized project leader to synchronize branding and messaging across all channels, develop high-impact marketing materials, and optimize campaign performance. The Strategic Operations (StratOps) Strategic Capabilities Unit consists of Washington DC Operations, Marketing & Communications, and Strategic Development. The StratOps team promotes and elevates the business within our markets, works with customers and industry to influence and drive growth, and facilitates collaboration across the business enterprise to increase opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and measure integrated marketing campaigns and external events in collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure all collateral and messaging align with strategic priorities and brand standards.
• May own the management of a marketing portfolio, such as speaking engagements, to ensure consistency in messaging and deployment of marketing assets.
• May serve as a business liaison with one of the business units on marketing and communication needs, bridging between that unit and MarCom.
• Define strategic messaging for events in connection to integrated marketing campaigns and ensure visual presence and staffing at both internal and external company events.
• Maintain all records and reports in accordance with company policies and government regulations.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units, and the Company.
• Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Work Environment

This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required. Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 4 or more years of related experience. Each higher-level degree (e.g., Master’s or Ph.D.) may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education or US Department of Education.
• Demonstrated marketing campaign experience, including performing market research.
• Advanced experience using metrics to deliver data-driven results.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information into strategic marketing messages.
• Experience working under brand guidelines and with marketing products (writing, designing, and analyzing data).
• Creative eye for design and branding, with proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud suite (particularly InDesign) and Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Project management skills, with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously under deadline pressure and with fast turnarounds.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and with technical subject matter experts.
• Attention to detail, organized, and able to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to quickly learn new skills, products, and technical knowledge.
• Willingness to take initiative to understand the company, products, capabilities, and markets, if not familiar with the industry.
• Experience increasing brand awareness among key target audiences.
• Experience working with marketing analytical tools and platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• A degree in PR, Marketing, Design, Journalism, English, or a related field.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $82,779 – $140,723. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program and legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards.
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and job specifics.

About BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace, and security company delivering products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions, and customer support services. Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.