Spirit Defense - Senior Communications Specialist

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This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit's Defense Business Unit ("Spirit Defense"). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.
Location: Wichita, KS (Primarily on-site, but with discretionary flexible working arrangements)
Position Responsibilities:

• Develop robust employee engagement plans, including manager programming, to ensure all employees are aligned with Spirit Defense business goals and objectives
• Develop external programming to meaningfully support business development activities, including but not limited to trade shows, speaking engagements, media relations, and other creative approaches
• Provide communications support and recommendations to ensure the effectiveness of Spirit Defense compliance initiatives
• Lead planning, coordination, execution, and measurement of results for communications initiatives
• Manage Spirit Defense digital platforms (website, social media)
• Budget and vendor management responsibilities as required
• Ability to travel at a projected rate of 10% and work flexible hours as business needs dictate

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's Degree
• 10+ years of related experience developing and implementing communications plans and campaigns
• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Ability to manage multiple, high-priority projects simultaneously
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
• Successful candidates must be able to secure Program access approval

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Master's Degree
• Experience in high-level externally focused business and/or political roles with a proven track record in strategic planning and execution
• Sound judgment in managing high-profile situations and leading strategically complex, high-impact projects
• Prior experience working in a large, global company with a diverse employee population
• Background in Aerospace, Military, and/or Manufacturing
• Self-starter that is driven and takes initiative
• Ability to operate with autonomy
• Prior experience in roles such as Communications Specialist, Communications Manager, Public Information Officer, Public Affairs Officer, Marketing Manager, etc.

Drug Free Workplace:
We are 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:
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.
We also provide 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 - Senior Level (Level 4): $93,100 - $142,700
Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems' Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Export Control Requirements:
Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.