Marketing Specialist - Arlington, VA

Tetra Tech; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Marketing Specialist to partner with senior leadership in Arlington, VA, to plan and execute integrated marketing strategies that elevate the firm's global energy leadership. You will produce high-quality content, support business development, and build brand awareness.

You will manage campaigns, content pipelines, CRM usage, and event logistics, reporting to the Senior Director, Business Development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or related field.
• Five years of marketing and communications experience.
• Experience in energy, international development, or environmental sectors.
• Experience supporting B2B marketing campaigns across diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate marketing campaigns across digital and social platforms.
• Create and manage a content pipeline including social posts and decks.
• Manage firm's social media, posts, graphics, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate participation in conferences, webinars, and events.

Skills

Marketing content

Social media strategy

CRM analytics

Email marketing

Graphic design tools

AI assist workflows

Conference logistics

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing/communications/business

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Microsoft Dynamics

Mailchimp

Canva/Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Tetra Tech delivers solutions that help clients globally operate, invest, and compete in a rapidly evolving energy landscape. We provide front-end engineering and advisory services to businesses, utilities, governments, investors, and developers. Our capabilities span the energy value chain including utility management, power engineering and network planning, market frameworks and policy reform, on-grid and off-grid electrification, clean fuels deployment, financial due diligence and transaction support.

Position Summary

The Marketing Specialist will work with senior leadership to plan and execute integrated marketing strategies to advance the firm's visibility and leadership position in the global energy sector. The Marketing Specialist will develop and deliver marketing campaigns, high-quality content, and external communications products that strengthen client relationships, support business development, and build brand awareness. The role will be reporting to Senior Director, Business Development.

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinate the development and implementation of marketing campaigns that promote the firm's energy services across digital and social media platforms,
• Create and manage a robust pipeline of marketing content, including social media posts, pitch decks, and thought leadership pieces
• Manage the firm's social media presence by drafting and scheduling posts, designing or coordinating graphics, monitoring performance metrics, and present suggested strategy changes as needed
• Coordinate and manage the firm's participation in industry conferences, webinars, and events, including logistics, materials, sponsorships, and on-site representation as appropriate

Support new business activities by contributing to client presentations (pitch design, boilerplate text, graphics, etc.), participate in client/partner

meetings, and provide related support in coordination with the business development team

• Assist in the management and strategic use of selected CRM platform to track client engagement, market trends, and campaign effectiveness
• Monitor website content updates to ensure the firm's online presence is current, accurate, and impactful
• Collaborate with technical staff and project teams to translate complex energy sector topics into compelling, accessible marketing content for diverse audiences
• Coordinate internal campaigns highlighting capabilities across the firm’s operational units
• Ensure all marketing materials comply with corporate branding guidelines and maintain consistency across internal and external channels
• Track and manage the annual marketing budget, including vendor coordination and organizational memberships
• Perform other related duties as assigned

This position’s essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation is available for applicants and employees with disabilities. Tetra Tech retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field
• Five years of marketing and communications experience
• Experience working in energy, international development, or environmental sectors
• Experience supporting business-to-business marketing campaigns involving diverse stakeholder audiences
• Ability to develop engaging, high-quality content, tailored to diverse audiences across digital and social media channels
• Proficient use of AI to streamline activities
• Experience managing conference and event logistics, sponsorships, and related communications
• Experience administering a CRM platform (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, or Microsoft Dynamics)
• Familiarity with CRM tools and ability to use data and analytics to measure campaign effectiveness and inform strategy
• Proficiency with email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp or equivalent)
• Experience designing templates and developing infographics and visual content using platforms such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and content management systems (SharePoint, Egnyte, OneDrive)
• Ability to collaborate effectively with global teams
• Fluency in English (written, verbal, and presentation communication skills)
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field
• Fluency in Arabic, French, or Spanish (reading, writing, and presentation skills)
• Experience with webinar platforms and virtual event logistics

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and using a computer

Additional Information

• Employment type: This is a full-time position
• Work schedule: Monday - Friday, standard core business hours; some flexibility required for team collaboration
• Salary Range: $100,000 - $115,000
• Work location: Arlington, VA - this position is required to be in the office twice a week (all arrangements subject to review and may change at the company's discretion)
• Travel requirements: Occasional travel to conferences and client/membership related events
• Line management responsibility: N/A

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. Our 25,000 employees work together to provide clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
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