DIRECTOR, MARKETING & CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS

The journey to space starts with the engines. 

Ursa Major was founded to bring a new model to space access: one in which every link in an enormous value chain isn’t limited by those around it. We design rocket engines and propulsion solutions.  

Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team. A team that will mold tomorrow’s technologies while deploying today’s best. We are an intrinsically motivated team that has a passion for solving problems and empowering each other every day to develop our skills, knowing that there is always room for growth.

The Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications will directly shape Ursa Major’s go-to-market strategy. An ideal candidate excels at envisioning an overall MarCom approach, engaging key stakeholders to collect feedback and shape buy-in, translating the strategy into tactical steps, and executing on the plan. We are looking for someone who is a self-starter, has the right balance of vision and execution, can shape hearts and minds through creative and top-tier marketing campaigns to raise the probability of success across key pursuits, and has a fundamental desire to win. This position requires someone who has a passion for translating complex engineering feats into compelling value propositions that drive differentiation in our markets.  

This role will report directly to the Chief Revenue Officer and will require collaboration with coworkers spread across the country. We welcome applications from Maryland, D.C., and Northern Virginia.

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement Ursa Major’s go-to-market strategy in collaboration with the executive team. 
• Define and clearly articulate differentiated value propositions specific to both the space and defense industries. 
• Market intelligence – be an expert on our buyers, how they buy, and their buying criteria. 
• Thought leadership – build greater brand awareness in the market using creative mediums. 
• Utilize data-driven methodologies to drive, guide, and measure the impact of varietal, strategic and impactful campaigns. 
• Manage day-to-day interactions with third-party consulting firms that support a range of needs to achieve Ursa Major’s Marketing and Communications goals. 
• Plan and execute out-of-the-box events that directly impact lead generation and strategic relationships through the entire customer and employee lifecycles.  
• Help grow and lead a Marketing team to effectively achieve business and sales objectives. 
• A minimum of 25% travel is required. 

Required Qualifications: 

• 10+ years of product marketing with demonstrated success in the aerospace and defense industry. 
• Demonstrated success in creating and communicating clear messaging that presents a compelling strategic vision, articulates technical differentiation, and demonstrates business value for both internal and external customers.  
• Strong digital marketing understanding and execution. 
• Strong understanding of brand strategy in conjunction with communication & PR tactics. 
• Effectively collaborate with technical, business, and executive teammates. 
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills; highly effective presentation skills 
• Excellent storytelling skills with the ability to strategically connect the dots to articulate customer value in simple, yet compelling ways. 
• Experience influencing key decision-makers with account-based marketing strategies. 
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, action-oriented environments and can juggle multiple projects simultaneously, reprioritize quickly, and meet deadlines. 
• Team player with a high sense of urgency.  

Desired Qualifications: 

• 10-12 years of experience in Marketing and Communications 
• A bachelor's degree in business is ideal; MBA is a plus; technical background is a plus. 

Benefits Include: 

• Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement 
• Paid maternity/paternity/adoptive leave 
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA); Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D and EAP Program; Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life, Emergency Medical Transport and Pet Insurance 
• Retirement Savings Plan - Traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k) 
• Company stock options 

NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.

US CITIZENSHIP, PERMANENT RESIDENCY, REFUGEE OR ASYLUM STATUS IS REQUIRED.

We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

No outside recruiters, please.