OverviewBrandes Associates, Inc. (BAI), a defense contractor, is seeking a Specialist with 7+ years of experience for our expanding workforce supporting current and evolving technical engineering contract requirements at NAS Point Mugu, CA. Opportunities for career advancement, excellent benefits, and long-term stability are some of the advantages of our growing, employee-focused company
SalaryThe typical annual salary range for this position is $120,000.00 USD to $150,000.00 USD. Salary will be based on current qualifications, directly related experience, geographic location, and possible contractual requirements which could fall outside of this range.
Responsibilities- Provide technical writing and specialized program support relevant to the research, development, test, and evaluation activities of complex systems, specifically maritime test and evaluation programs
- Develop enterprise-level strategic communications, media relations, and executive messaging initiatives supporting the Department of Defense (DoD), U.S. Navy, and associated government leadership
- Translate highly technical engineering and testing concepts into clear, executive-level communications briefs, presentations, and backgrounder documents for senior government leaders, including the United States Senate Committee on Armed Services (SASC)
- Author, edit, and deliver technical blog articles, executive communications materials (speeches, talking points, briefings), and compelling customer-facing materials demonstrating operational capabilities and mission success
- Develop strategic messaging, leadership communications, and media products to drive public trust, national engagement, and organizational awareness
- Manage stakeholder engagement and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency across internal and external narratives.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills-verbal, non-verbal, written, and listening-for staff, customer, and organizational level communications, both formal and informal
- Ability to work independently, self-starter
- Working knowledge and use of Microsoft Office suite programs, MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
Qualifications- A minimum of 7 years specialized experience relevant to the research, development, integration, engineering, validation and verification, test, fielding, or maintenance activities of a complex ground vehicle or watercraft system
Desired Experience- Senior Executive and Department Level communications, presentation development, and public relations
- Exposure to Navy Sea Range and advanced watercraft program support
EDUCATIONDegree: Accredited high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
Allowable Substitution: Associates degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two years of general experience. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for four years of general experience.
CLEARANCE - SecretCondition of Employment: Applicant must have an active DoD Secret Clearance. The applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
CITIZENSHIPThe applicant must have US citizenship at the time of application.
