Specialist

Brandes Associates Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandes Associates, Inc. is seeking a Specialist with 7+ years of experience to support maritime RDT&E programs from NAS Point Mugu, CA. The role emphasizes technical writing, strategic communications, and executive messaging for DoD and Navy leadership.

The ideal candidate will translate complex engineering concepts into clear briefings and reports, manage stakeholder engagement, and produce customer-facing materials. A DoD Secret clearance and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in R&D, engineering, verification and testing of complex ground vehicles or watercraft systems.
• Experience in developing enterprise-level strategic communications and executive messaging for DoD/Navy audiences.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, executive-grade briefs and materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical writing and program support for DoD maritime RDT&E activities.
• Develop strategic communications, media relations, and executive messaging for government leadership.

Skills

Technical writing

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office suite

SharePoint

Education

GED or equivalent

Associates degree substitution available

Bachelor’s degree substitution available

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

MS PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

Brandes 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.

Salary

The 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

EDUCATION

Degree: 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 – Secret

Condition 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.

CITIZENSHIP

The applicant must have US citizenship at the time of application.

BAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other non-merit based factors made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.