Senior Communications Specialist – VL and SI&WS Business Development and Strategy

Senior Communications Specialist – VL and SI&WS Business Development and Strategy

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist to lead communications efforts in support of growth and market positioning priorities for the BDS Vertical Lift (VL) and Space, Intelligence and Weapon Systems (SI&WS) divisions. The role may be based in Arlington, VA; Mesa, AZ; Huntsville, AL; El Segundo, CA; Titusville, FL or Ridley Park, PA.

Reporting to the BDS Director of Communications for Business Development and Strategy (BD&S), this role will partner closely with the Vice Presidents of VL BD&S and SI&WS BD&S and work with the VL and SI&WS communications senior managers and specialists as an embedded member of both teams.

Major responsibilities include developing, executing, and measuring strategic integrated marketing communications plans in support of priority global (U.S. and international) sales campaigns for the Apache, Chinook and space and weapons programs. This role will additionally play a central role in domestic advocacy efforts, as well as partnering to develop strategic messaging, market positioning and communications and brand strategies to help capture next-generation opportunities in both divisions.

Day-to-day, close collaboration with domestic and international business development and communications teammates is crucial to success in the position. Senior BD&S communications specialists are expected to partner collaboratively with divisional, functional and global teammates on development and execution of strategic communications plans, with the senior BD&S communications specialist ultimately accountable for demonstrating planning effectiveness and measurable results.    

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience building and executing communications plans, including working on and off-the-record with media

• Excellent writing skills, including the capability to produce top quality deliverables at pace with minimal rework or editing

• A content creator mindset with a passion for innovation, aviation and storytelling and the ability to identify, shape and execute compelling stories in a timely manner

• A talent for navigating complex global political dynamics strategically, and with a desire to work on high-impact, high-visibility projects

• A desire for learning, growth and helping the business succeed

• The capability to build strong relationships with business partners and teammates, a track record of working as a collaborative teammate and an understanding of how to partner effectively across global markets

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads or directs the design, development and deployment of communication plans and branding strategies that support enterprise and/or business unit goals and objectives

• Partners closely with VL and SI&WS communicators to identify objectives for trade/air shows

• Oversees development of strategies and tactics that connect target audiences to those objectives and goals with significant impact on Boeing business results, policies, or employee and/or leadership initiatives

• Provides advanced expertise in identifying content and appropriate production resources and techniques for Boeing internal/external communications including co-marketing activities and determines channel strategies

• Manages and plans the promotion of stories to key media and evaluates the merit of media inquiries about business unit activities, working in partnership with External Communications team

• Cultivates and maintains strategic relationships with influential contacts

• Anticipates, plans and manages communications and branding around issues facing the enterprise and/or business unit

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

• 5+ years of experience influencing and building strong relationships with stakeholders and partners across teams

• 5+ years of experience applying verbal and written communication skills including spelling, grammar, punctuation, form and style, proof reading and editing skills

• 5+ years of experience working in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines

• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft office suite

• Experience with producing, writing and editing multiple communications deliverables such as news releases, statements, RTQs, feature stories, speeches, videos, social media, etc.

• Capability to work independently and with a cross-functional team

• Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Master’s degree or higher

• 5+ years of experience creating or managing digital and social media content/channels

• Professional level experience with video production and editing

• Working knowledge and experience with global defense procurement processes

Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process” to all job descriptions moving forward.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.  

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. 

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $143,650 - $208,150

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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