Senior Communications & Grant Writer
J. Murphy & Associates
Minneapolis, MN (On-site)
$85K/yr - $90K/yrIn-houseFull-timeSenior level4+ years exp.
2 hrs ago
Manager, Communications
Berthoud, CO (Hybrid)
$120K/yr – $149K/yrManager7+ years expFull time
Posted 3 months ago
Job Summary
Own external and internal communications during rapid growth, turning complex aerospace topics into clear messages, and aligning cross-functional stakeholders to protect credibility and speed.
- External and internal comms: manage messaging, media opportunities, executive visibility, and reactive communications with agency partners.
- Translation of technical topics: convert aerospace, propulsion, and defense tech into accessible content for employees, media, customers, and partners.
- Crisis and issues comms: draft holding statements, FAQs, leadership messages, and rapid responses during high-risk events.
Job Description
Own external and internal communications during rapid growth, turning complex aerospace topics into clear messages, and aligning cross-functional stakeholders to protect credibility and speed.
- External and internal comms: manage messaging, media opportunities, executive visibility, and reactive communications with agency partners.
- Translation of technical topics: convert aerospace, propulsion, and defense tech into accessible content for employees, media, customers, and partners.
- Crisis and issues comms: draft holding statements, FAQs, leadership messages, and rapid responses during high-risk events.
Ursa Major
3.9 Glassdoor
Ursa Major delivers mission-ready aerospace and defense systems across hypersonics, solid rocket motors, and space-based defense, leveraging additive manufacturing and modular architectures to produce scalable all up rounds, engines and SRMs faster than legacy providers. From throttleable, storable hypersonics to tactically responsive satellite propulsion and extended-range solid rocket motors, Ursa Major is powering the joint force with flexible, American-made systems for any mission, in any domain.
Founded in 2015
Berthoud, Colorado, USA
475 employees (9 in marketing)
68% recommend to a friend
74% CEO approval
Salaries
Posted range
$120K/yr – $149K/yr
Taken straight from the job posting.
Communications median pay in the United States
Most pay falls between $70K and $138K. Based on 5,890 salaries.
Marketing Team
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2
Funding
Total Funding
$450.2M
Last Raise
$100M
Series E, 8 months ago
Funding History
- Nov 2025Series E • $100M
- Nov 2025Debt Financing • $50M
- Jul 2025Series Unknown • $356.6K
Traffic Signals
Monthly Visitors
20.7K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$535
Traffic Source Mix
Search
57.2%
Direct
22.3%
Referral
4.4%
Social
6.2%
Headcount Trend
Current headcount: ~475
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