Hiring: Marketing Operations Coordinator Company: Thales Defense & Security, Inc. Location: Clarksburg, MD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 12:23:12 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Product Management, Project Management, SAP, Vendor Management About the job Experience: •2+ years working DoD Government Contractor Shows & Events with vendor management experience. Required Skills: •Assist with development and execution of the Thales Defense & Security marketing/communications plan •Coordinate specific product launch/marketing and branding plans and execute appropriate activities to support the plan •Support end-to-end execution of trade shows, customer demonstrations, executive briefings, and internal events. •Lead marketing budget actions to include formulation, tracking and execution of purchase requests for vendor services. Support and track vendor invoicing to ensure prompt payment activities •Support event logistics, vendor coordination, exhibit assets, and on-site support to ensure professional, compliant execution. •Partner with business development, product management, and engineering to align event messaging, demonstrations, customer meetings, presentation materials and customer engagement strategies. •Support development, maintenance, and deployment of event-related marketing collateral and demonstration assets. •Maintain a centralized repository for event assets, managing inventory and deployment of static models, demonstration units, and technical equipment. Qualifications: •The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. •U.S. Citizenship required. - Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. •Bachelor’s degree in marketing/business administration/communications/political science or equivalent related degree or field. •Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through, ensuring flawless execution of customer-facing events, executive engagements, and high-visibility programs. •Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with customers, event attendees, and stakeholders at all levels of the organization. •Proficient in Microsoft Office products – Word/Excel/PowerPoint. •Demonstrated capacity to travel up to 40%. •Demonstrated capacity to follow and comply with all Company policies, procedures and guidelines including the Compliance Policy Manual and the Code of Ethics. Compensation: •Medical insurance for self and eligible family members Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!