Vice President, Corporate Communications

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive corporate communications strategies aligned with Quantum Space's business objectives, growth priorities, and long-term vision
• Lead proactive media relations, corporate announcements, reputation management, crisis communications, and issues management to strengthen the company's position in the aerospace and defense sectors
• Serve as a strategic communications advisor to executive leadership, providing counsel on corporate positioning, executive visibility, sensitive announcements, and high-impact communications initiatives
• Implement and maintain a cohesive corporate brand strategy, ensuring consistent messaging, visual identity, and positioning across all internal and external communications channels
• Partner with the Chief of Marketing and Strategic Communications to execute integrated marketing and communications initiatives that increase brand awareness, strengthen market positioning, and support business growth
• Develop compelling corporate narratives that communicate Quantum Space's mission, technical capabilities, competitive differentiation, and strategic value to government, commercial, investor, and industry audiences
• Lead executive communications, including speeches, presentations, thought leadership, media engagements, corporate messaging, and strategic announcements
• Develop and oversee internal communications strategies that strengthen employee engagement, organizational alignment, and company culture during periods of growth and transformation
• Direct corporate digital communications, including website content, social media, editorial strategy, digital storytelling, and online brand presence
• Establish editorial standards, content calendars, performance metrics, and communications processes that ensure consistency, quality, and measurable engagement

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Business, or a related field
• 12+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public relations, brand management, strategic communications, or integrated marketing communications, including significant senior leadership experience
• Demonstrated success developing and executing enterprise-level corporate communications strategies that support business growth, reputation management, and organizational objectives
• Proven experience advising C-suite executives and senior leadership on corporate reputation, strategic messaging, executive communications, crisis management, and organizational transformation
• Strong background in media relations, corporate storytelling, thought leadership, brand positioning, and executive visibility
• Exceptional writing, editing, presentation, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical and business information clearly and persuasively
• Experience building, leading, and developing high-performing communications teams and managing external agencies, consultants, and creative partners
• Demonstrated ability to lead integrated communications initiatives across multiple channels, stakeholder groups, and business functions
• Strong strategic judgment and decision-making skills, particularly when navigating sensitive corporate matters, reputational risks, and time-critical communications
• Experience developing communications strategies for internal and external audiences, including employees, customers, investors, industry partners, and other key stakeholders

Preferred

• Advanced degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• Experience leading corporate communications within aerospace, defense, national security, space technology, or other highly regulated and technically complex industries
• Familiarity with spacecraft, satellite systems, space mobility, defense technologies, or national security space missions
• Experience developing communications strategies for U.S. Government, Department of Defense, Space Force, Intelligence Community, or other national security stakeholders
• Established relationships with aerospace, defense, technology, business, and national media outlets
• Experience supporting publicly traded companies, investor communications, major corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, or other significant corporate developments
• Experience leading communications during periods of rapid organizational growth, transformation, market expansion, or major strategic milestones
• Familiarity with regulatory, disclosure, and compliance considerations relevant to aerospace and defense, including ITAR and EAR
• Experience managing corporate reputation, crisis communications, and sensitive issues in highly visible or regulated environments
• Experience developing integrated brand campaigns, executive thought leadership programs, and strategic communications supporting business development and customer engagement

Benefits

• Ownership – Shape and lead Quantum Space's corporate communications strategy, building the programs, processes, and capabilities that define how the company communicates with its most important stakeholders
• Innovation – Help position Quantum Space at the forefront of advanced spacecraft technologies, next-generation space mobility, maneuverability, and national security missions
• Impact – Play a critical role in strengthening corporate reputation, elevating brand visibility, and supporting strategic business objectives as Quantum Space expands its presence in the aerospace and defense industry
• Growth – Build and scale a high-performing communications function while collaborating directly with executive leadership on high-impact corporate initiatives and strategic priorities
• Mission Exposure – Gain broad visibility across spacecraft development, business strategy, government and commercial customer engagements, investor relations, and major company milestones
• Compensation – Competitive executive compensation package including base salary, performance bonus, equity participation, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, HSA, and 401(k) matching