Sr. Director, Marketing

The Senior Director of Marketing is a key leadership role responsible for implementing and executing the company’s marketing and communication strategies to strengthen competitive positioning within the defense industry. This role oversees marketing campaigns, internal communications, public relations, digital presence, and brand reputation, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements. The Senior Director brings knowledge of investor communications, executive messaging, and compliance. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable marketing outcomes and support corporate growth initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Marketing Strategy & Execution
• Implement marketing strategies in alignment with corporate and defense-sector objectives.
• Develop and manage brand messaging, campaign planning, and content strategy.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities and collaborate with key stakeholders on actionable recommendations to improve positioning and engagement.
• Support internal communications to drive employee engagement and organizational alignment.
• External Marketing & Communications
• Oversee integrated marketing campaigns targeting government and commercial customers, industry partners, and other stakeholders.
• Manage external communications including media relations, public affairs coordination, and trade show execution.
• Ensure messaging complies with ITAR, EAR, DoD, and other defense and commercial communication standards.
• Internal Communications
• Collaborate with HR and leadership to deliver clear and timely internal communications.
• Support organizational initiatives, change management, and leadership messaging efforts.
• Team Leadership
• Lead, develop, and mentor the marketing team, ensuring high performance and accountability. Create performance metrics, align roles to best support the strategic direction of marketing and business development
• Manage marketing budgets, resources, and external vendors.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Regular and reliable attendance on a full-time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Competencies Qualifications and Competencies

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level Security clearance (US Citizenship required)
• Familiarity with public-company communications and disclosure requirements.
• Proven track record in executing integrated marketing campaigns.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Knowledge of digital marketing, content strategy, and modern communication and technology platforms.
• Strong analytical and market research skills.
• Exceptional ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Must be able to handle sensitive and, where applicable, classified information in accordance with program requirements.

Leadership Competencies

• Directs and provides expert knowledge in the strategic function of the department.
• Develops short and long-term people and organizational strategy in alignment with AEVEX goals and direction.
• Leads with impact & influence. Establishes credibility, effectively persuades and develops others, and achieves important objectives collaboratively.
• Drives strategic change and promotes improvements within the organization.
• Identifies, recruits, and retains top-notch talent.
• Champions AEVEX’s culture and empowers employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals.
• Sets performance standards and encourages employee engagement and results through delegation, continuous feedback, goal setting, and performance management.
• Maintains transparent communication. Appropriately communicates organization information through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and appropriate email, and regular interpersonal communication.

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.

Experience

• 8–12+ years of progressive marketing experience.
• 3–5+ years of experience in leadership roles.
• Experience in the defense industry, commercial sector, or national security sector.
• Experience with government affairs/public affairs collaborations.

Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is: Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment Note: For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time

About AEVEX 

AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.