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At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. 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.
Job Responsibility:
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
Requirements:
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
Nice to have:
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
What we offer:
Generous company match to your 401(k)
Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly
Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations
health insurance
flexible spending accounts
health savings accounts
retirement savings plans
life and disability insurance programs
programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work