Communications Specialist

Principal Communications Specialist

Location: Huntsville, AL

Job ID: #73400

Duration: 12 month contract

Pay Range: $60-75 - W2 hourly

Job Description:

Seeking a seasoned, strategic Principal Communications Specialist to help drive the narrative of a business that powers some of the nation’s most important aerospace and defense missions. This is an opportunity for a highly experienced communications professional to lead high-impact internal and external communications efforts, influence senior leaders, and help shape how our story is told across the enterprise and beyond.

In this role, you will develop and execute communications strategies that strengthen employee engagement, enhance brand reputation, support media relations, and align messaging across multiple audiences and platforms. If you are a strong writer, trusted advisor, and strategic communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, we want to hear from you.

Job Duties:

• As Communications Principal, you will play a key role in elevating the Missile Solutions Segment’s voice through thoughtful strategy, strong messaging, and flawless execution.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the development and execution of integrated communications strategies that support business priorities and organizational goals.
• Create compelling internal and external communications content, including:
• Press Releases
• Executive Talking Points
• Executive Memos
• Intranet and Internet Content
• Video Scripts
• Advertising Copy
• Social Media Posts
• Trade Show Materials
• Presentations
• Serve as a trusted communications advisor to senior leaders, providing counsel on messaging, audience engagement, and communication best practices.
• Partner closely with stakeholders across the segment to ensure communications are clear, consistent, timely, and aligned with company values and brand standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets; pitch stories, respond to inquiries, and prepare subject matter experts for media interactions.
• Monitor and analyze communications effectiveness, using data and feedback to improve strategy and execution.
• Support crisis communications planning and response efforts.
• Lead communications support for special projects, executive initiatives, and VIP visits.
• Collaborate with operating divisions, centers of excellence, and site leadership to develop, coordinate, and approve communications materials.
• Determine the most effective communications approach for assignments and projects with a high degree of independence and sound judgment.
• Travel: Up to 10%

What You Bring

We are looking for a communications leader with deep experience, strong executive presence, and the ability to translate complex business priorities into clear, compelling communications.

Skills Required:

• Experience developing and implementing strategic communications plans.
• Strong background in executive communications, storytelling, and media relations.
• Experience drafting news releases and preparing executives or subject matter experts for media engagement.
• Familiarity with digital communications tools and platforms.
• Experience creating PowerPoint briefings and executive-level presentations.
• Ability to analyze and report communications metrics and translate insights into recommendations.
• Knowledge of AP Style.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Flexibility and responsiveness to support evolving business needs.

Desired:

• Experience in the Aerospace or Defense industry.
• Experience in Marketing, product launches.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field, and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience; or a Graduate degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience; or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.

Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law.

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The Butler America Aerospace, LLC. EEO Policy Statement and “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here: Applicant and Employee Notices.

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at accommodations@butler.com.