Marketing Specialist

This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.Job DescriptionLocation: Simsbury, CT (with support across EBAD locations and EBI)Reports to: Manager, MarketingJob Summary Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is a leader in energetic system solutions offered to aerospace and defense customers for a wide array of applications. EBAD products and capabilities set the U.S. standard and are highly sought after in the international community. EBAD is seeking a Marketing Specialist to support execution and data-informed marketing work in a growing, multi-location aerospace and defense organization. This role focuses on maintaining core materials, supporting growth initiatives, and turning market and performance information into usable inputs for leadership and Business Development. The Marketing Specialist supports both external-facing and internal-facing work, including materials used in customer conversations, leadership reviews, and growthinitiatives. This role requires a combination of industry knowledge, creative skills, analytical abilities, and project management capabilities and requires up to 30% domestic and international travel for trade shows and site visits. The position is located in Simsbury, CT.Key Responsibilities Principal duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Execute marketing initiatives and maintain core materials used across EBAD, including presentations, data sheets, and capability summariesSupport standardized materials used in leadership, Business Development, and growth discussions, keeping content accurate and currentManage and organize competitive and market data so information is structured, current, and easy for teams to referenceTrack and summarize marketing performance and market information, providing clear insights and recommendations for improvementSupport growth and M&A efforts by helping prepare and update materials used in deal reviews and integration discussionsPartner with Business Development and Market Segment leaders to ensure materials reflect current capabilities, specifications, and positioningSupport domestic and international trade shows in coordination with the Marketing Coordinator, focusing on messaging, content readiness, and booth design input (not logistics). Requires up to 30% domestic and international travel for trade shows and site visitsMaintain EBAD's website and analytics, ensuring content is current and user experience supports engagementCoordinate with external vendors to produce high-quality marketing materialsQualifications Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field3-5 years of experience in marketing, operations, or technical support rolesComfortable working with data, spreadsheets, and structured informationAble to manage multiple priorities in a growing organizationExperience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or regulated environments preferredRequires up to 30% domestic and international travel for trade shows and site visitsCandidates must meet all requirements under BATFE and ITAR and have a valid US passportProficiency in Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop and a plus would be Premiere Pro) and Microsoft OfficeEnsign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.