Job Description About the Role

We’re looking for a creative, organized, and collaborative Digital Content Strategist to join our team. This role will lead the development of content and strategies to support campaigns, elevate our storytelling and drive engagement with key audiences. This person will be responsible for planning, creating, and managing content across our internal and external channels, while working closely with our corporate channel leads to ensure alignment with brand voice and digital strategy.

The ideal candidate is both a storyteller and an organizer — someone who can craft compelling copy and also manage the editorial calendar to keep a steady drumbeat of content.

Key Responsibilities

Editorial Planning & Calendar
Own and manage the content editorial calendar across web, social, and internal channels.
Partner with campaign leads to develop content strategies that support our sector/strategy narratives and priority campaigns including features, social media, web, and other digital channels.
Track deadlines, approvals, and publishing schedules.
Content Development
Translate business priorities and complex topics into clear, compelling narratives across digital, social and traditional challenges.
Write, edit, and proofread copy for the website, blog, and landing pages.
Develop engaging, platform-appropriate copy for social media posts.
Create feature/brand journalism content for key internal and external campaigns, adapting content for different audiences and channels while maintaining consistent voice and tone.
Collaboration & Coordination
Partner with communications colleagues to design content strategies that support campaigns, thought leadership and employee/customer engagement
Partner with internal stakeholders (program leads, subject matter experts) to source content ideas.
Coordinate with corporate digital and social teams for publishing and channel best practices.
Ensure brand and compliance guidelines are met across all content.
Collaborate with designer to create high quality assets to support objectives
Analyze content performance and adjust the content strategy accordingly

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to work on high-profile campaigns and projects
Collaborative and dynamic work environment
Professional development and growth opportunities

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

4+ years of experience in content creation, marketing, or communications
Proven track record of developing and executing successful content strategies
Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills
Excellent project management and organizational skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Experience with content strategy frameworks and tools (e.g., content calendars, style guides)
Familiarity with AI content generation tools
Experience with internal communications and stakeholder management
Background in tech or defense journalism is a plus

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $81156 - $137964

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

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