Senior Communications Specialist – MS&B Business Development & Strategy

Senior Communications Specialist – MS&B Business Development & Strategy

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist based in either Arlington, VA; Everett, WA; Seattle, WA ;Renton, WA; will also consider Oklahoma City, OK, for the right candidate, to lead communications efforts in support of all growth and market positioning priorities for the BDS Mobility, Surveillance and Bombers (MS&B) division.

Reporting directly to the BDS Senior Director of Communications for Business Development and Strategy (BD&S), this role will partner closely with the Vice President of MS&B BD&S and Senior Manager of MS&B communications, serving as an embedded member of both the MS&B BD&S and Comms 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 KC-46, P-8, and E-7 programs, among others. This role will additionally play a central role in domestic advocacy efforts supporting the MS&B portfolio, as well as partnering to develop market positioning and communications strategies to help capture next-generation opportunities.

Day-to-day, close collaboration with domestic and international business development and communications teammates is crucial to success in the position.

Senior BD&S Comms specialists are expected to act as “quarterbacks” of the strategic communications plans they develop, partnering collaboratively with divisional, functional and international teammates on execution.    

The successful candidate will have:

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

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

• A passion for innovation and/or aviation – and storytelling

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

• The capability to identify, shape and execute stories in a timely manner – be a content creator

• On-air or behind camera television news or production experience preferred, including video shooting and editing skills

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

• Capability and desire to work globally

• The capability to build strong positive relationships with teammates and leaders

• Must be a collaborative teammate others enjoy working with

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

• Oversees the 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

• 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):

• Bachelors 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

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

• Willing and capable to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Masters 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