Experienced or Senior Specialist, BDS External Communications, Operations & Analytics

Experienced or Senior Specialist, BDS External Communications, Operations & Analytics

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing is seeking an Experienced or Senior Specialist, BDS External Communications, Operations & Analytics. This position plays a dual role in shaping and advancing external communications strategy for a portion of the Boeing Defense, Space & Security business, and streamlining Operations and Measurement for the External Communications team.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the BDS and Global Communications teams to develop and execute earned and owned media plans. They will also help maintain operational excellence for the External Communications function, including managing the Proactive News Agenda and the team’s measurement dashboard.

This position requires strategic thinking, strong judgment, excellent writing and editing skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The selected candidate will serve as a key contributor to media relations, content strategy, measurement, reporting and communications operations for the External Communications function.

This position allows the selected candidate to be based out of one of the following locations: Berkeley, MO; Hazelwood, MO; Chicago, IL; Arlington, VA; Mesa, AZ; El Segundo, CA; Huntsville, AL; Seattle, WA; Renton, WA; Everett, WA; Titusville, FL; New Orleans, LA; Oklahoma City, OK; or Ridley Park (Philadelphia), PA,

Position Responsibilities:

External Communications – Earned Media

• Lead the creation and execution of earned media strategies that align with BDS objectives, including proactive outreach and engagement with key media stakeholders.

• Maintain strong relationships with trade media, ensuring timely and accurate coverage of BDS initiatives and stories.

• Edits and ensures first-time quality for news releases and RTQ documents, de-conflicting potential issues.

• Collaborate with communications colleagues and subject matter experts to identify emerging issues and opportunities, adjusting strategies as necessary to maximize impact.

External Communications – Owned Media

• In alignment with BDS Comms partners, develop and execute owned media strategy for aligned portfolio, especially during surge efforts (major events and milestones)

• Generate opportunities to deploy the BDS narrative or BDS-level narrative pillars across PESO channels

Operations

• Collaboratively, proactively manage and streamline EC meetings, process, reports and tools

• Help build consistent approach and governance to implement and maintain Proactive News Agenda tracking through Opal

• Develop and drive Issues & Positions development process

• Manage the drafting, editing, and distribution of press materials, including press releases, media advisories, and company statements.

Analytics

• Manage External Communications function measurement dashboard, aligned with Analytics, Tools & AI Strategy team

• Monitor earned, owned and shared media coverage, and analyze results to inform future communications strategies and improve outcomes.

This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelors degree or higher

• 3+ years of experience in advertising, marketing, and/or external communications

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

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

• 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 capable to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 4: 5 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

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

• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft office suite

• Experience developing and executing strategic marketing and communication plans based on business objectives and campaign goals with a performance-based mindset

• Experience working with trade media, with a track record of building and maintaining effective media relationships

• Demonstrated willingness to harness resources to tell stories in new and innovative ways

• Sound judgment in managing crisis communications and high-profile situations and leading strategically complex, high-value and high-impact projects

• Understanding of the defense acquisition process and familiarity with Department of Defense products/platforms

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

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 are 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 Level 3 : $81,600 - $126,500

Summary Pay Range Level 4 : $104,550 - $162,150

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 is not an Export Control position.

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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