Manager, Investor Relations

This is a challenging and diversified position in a dynamic, growth-oriented corporate headquarters office with responsibility for investor relations projects. Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations, the successful applicant will assist in the development and execution of a targeted primarily North American investor communications plan, expected to become more global as the company grows.
The selected candidate will have a functional role in implementing strategy and tactics in close partnership with the Vice President, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations. This position will play an important role in a comprehensive investor relations program, and will include providing support for institutional investor and brokerage conference presentations, road shows, quarterly financial conference calls and webcasts, the investor relations section of the Company’s web site, preparation of board of directors meeting presentations, annual reports, fact sheets, stock valuation reports and more. This position will be considered a second-tier point of contact for the investment community, including buy- and sell-side analysts, research analysts, portfolio, pension and money managers, individual stockholders, stockbrokers and business media. This position also will study and report on comparative and competitive industry data, monitor SEC and NYSE regulation updates, write press releases and other communications materials.
The successful candidate will have a clear understanding of Regulations FD and G, Sarbanes-Oxley law and disclosure requirements. Applicants should be highly motivated, proactive and responsive, high-energy with a positive outlook, and be able to perform effectively in a demanding environment. The selected employee also will possess outstanding communications skills and demonstrate the ability to convey information well, both internally and externally, using excellent judgment and discretion at all times. A detailed knowledge of the defense industry would be a definite plus, as would a developed analytical ability to understand the Company’s financial results and financial markets. This position will further develop and maintain an institutional stock ownership database, oversee maintenance of financial, trade and other databases, maintain industry peer group financial data, analyze quarterly changes in significant holdings and report on trends.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including the support of graphics-intensive, customized Powerpoint presentations, as well as MS Excel and Word, is required. Proficiency in QuarkXPress is a definite plus.
Applicants should be able to develop business contacts and work toward generating interest in the Company on an ongoing basis. Candidates should have exceptional organization, communications and interpersonal skills to work with the Company’s corporate personnel and external audiences. A Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Finance or Business, along with 8 years prior investor relations experience, are required. Familiarity with finance or accounting and an understanding of competitive, business/industry dynamics and equity markets is desired.
This opportunity is located at the Company’s Corporate Headquarters in Parsippany, New Jersey. DRS Technologies is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide. The company employs approximately 10,000 people. Our systems and services are provided to all branches of the U.S. military, government intelligence agencies, major aerospace/defense contractors, international military forces and a range of commercial customers.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes:
401(k) with Company match Medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance College tuition plan Generous vacation/holiday schedulePlease send us an e-mail with an attached resume in .rtf format or as unformatted (ASCII) text.DRS Technologies, Inc.
5 Sylvan Way, Attn: P. Williamson, Parsippany, NJ, US, 07054
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