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Job Description

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 a global leader in development, production, and innovation of fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft, commercial and government satellites, space exploration and weapons. Operating in 22 countries and all 50 U.S. states, BDS provides integrated, market-leading solutions across aeronautics, space and weapons modernization.

The Boeing Company is looking for an **Experienced Communications and Branding Specialist** to join its defense business in **Everett, WA** . This position will play a vital role in supporting the KC-46 Tanker Program within BDS.

This person will connect Boeing platforms, capabilities and workforce to the operational needs of our customers through strategic messaging and tactical execution. We’re seeking a candidate who can convey clear, concise, and consistent messages across numerous internal and external communications channels and multimedia formats. As a member of the BDS Mobility, Surveillance and Bombers (MS&B) communications team, this communicator will collaborate with senior business partners, our enterprise communications team and multifunctional colleagues, and external stakeholders to effectively execute communication plans, in support of our program and company business objectives.

The successful candidate will be a strong project manager, proactively seek out strategic communications opportunities, collaborate with other functions and business partners as part of a geographically dispersed team, demonstrate strong writing and editing skills as well as apply other relevant communications tools and processes for content creation, and possess the capability to translate organizational objectives into effective communications strategy.

Position Responsibilities:

Strategic Communications Planning

+ Support the development, periodic review and execution of strategic communications plans for the KC-46 Program

+ Ensure communications efforts align with the goals of our MS&B portfolio and contribute to the broader objectives of BDS

+ Collaborate with and seek to help communications teammates to support the business and drive enterprise strategic objectives; engage with multifunctional teammates throughout the company to align and drive business outcomes

Employee Communications

+ Partner with program leadership to foster internal workforce awareness, alignment and inspiration

Executive and Stakeholder Support

+ Provide communication support and counsel to program leaders and business development partners

+ Engage with government customers, including public affairs officers, and other stakeholders to shape compelling narratives and strategically position the program

Media Relations

+ Monitor emergent issues and competitive posture to ensure internal awareness and alignment while protecting and advancing Boeing’s reputation

+ Develop proactive media relations strategies to secure earned media in alignment with business objectives, including building and maintaining relationships with members of the media to pitch story ideas, coordinate interviews, and ensure accurate coverage

+ Act swiftly to protect trust with employees, customers and the public

Digital and Visual Communications

+ Create and/or collaborate on videos, graphics, social media and digital storytelling to bring the program to life. Strong writing and video editing skills are required

+ Ensure brand consistency across all digital assets and messaging

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

+ 3+ years of experience developing communications tactics that include executive speeches, employee communications, media relations, videos, web content and social media

+ 3+ years of experience in Communications (including, but not limited to: corporate communications, news media, and public affairs)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

+ Bachelor’s degree or higher

+ 3+ years of experience working in internal, executive and/or external communications, and across a range of communications channels:

+ Experience in providing counsel to senior executives and leaders on communications issues, risks and opportunities

+ 3+ years of experience in strategic communications planning and implementation:

+ Demonstrated ability to translate business or organizational objectives into effective communications strategy

+ Strong bias for collaborating to deliver integrated and strategic communications support

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 and 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: $86,700 - $117,300

Applications for this position will be accepted until **Oct. 24, 2025**

**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.

**Export Control Details:** US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

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.

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.