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Woodward Governor

Creates engine and turbine control systems

Aerospace Marketing Analysis Manager 2

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026Deadline 10/27/26
$94k - $150k/yr+ Annual cash bonus opportunity + 401(k) match (4.5%) + Annual stock contribution (5%) + Member referral bonus
Mid
Rockford, IL, USA+2 moreMore locations: Niles, IL, USA | Fort Collins, CO, USA
HybridHybrid work at listed campuses. Applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain required ITAR/EAR authorizations.
Growth & MarketingProduct Marketing

About the job

Requirements
  • Seven years of experience in Aerospace and Defense is preferred.
  • An engineering and marketing background is preferred.
  • Expertise in interpreting complex marketing data to inform strategic decisions.
  • Proficiency in conducting comprehensive market analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Skill in developing and applying statistical models to predict marketing outcomes.
  • Experience overseeing marketing analysis projects from inception to completion.
  • Ability to develop and implement data-driven marketing strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Adeptness at creating reports and visualizations to communicate findings.
  • Ability to address complex marketing challenges through analytical approaches.
  • Skill in presenting sensitive and complex information to stakeholders.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain statistical models to evaluate marketing and industry performance, forecast trends, and drive a 10-year forecast.
  • Capture and curate relevant industry news for various stakeholders.
  • Identify market opportunities through research focused on Woodward’s distinctive competence, market problems, competitive analysis, and win/loss analysis.
  • Provide input to the strategic planning process related to new markets and products.
  • Provide guidance and support to less experienced team members in marketing analysis methodologies and best practices.
  • Analyze OEM and Services sales and compare results with market and peers; analyze market trends, identify growth opportunities, and assess market news and its impact on Woodward Aerospace.
  • Collect and analyze data to support monthly and long-term forecasts for OEM production and services demand.
  • Present the annual Market Demand and Assumptions document to the segment president and C-suite in support of the strategic plan.
  • Prepare a quarterly analysis of aerospace segment sales versus the market for Investor Relations and the CFO ahead of the quarterly results call.
  • Develop a broad network of aerospace industry contacts to stay current with events and trends and assess their impact on Woodward.
Desired Qualifications
  • Seven years of experience in Aerospace and Defense.
  • An engineering and marketing background.

About the company

Woodward designs control systems for large machines such as aircraft engines and industrial turbines. Its products include governors, fuel-injection controls, valves, sensors, actuators, and software that measure conditions, compute control signals, and adjust inputs like fuel flow and valve position to regulate performance. The company differentiates itself through deep energy-control expertise in aerospace and industrial markets and through strategic acquisitions, including L’Orange in 2018 and Valve Research & Manufacturing in 2026, plus a global footprint. Its goal is to enable high-performance, efficient, and dependable operation of complex energy-conversion systems and to support cleaner, more efficient energy use in aerospace and industry.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Fort Collins, Colorado

Founded

1870

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What believers are saying

  • Q3 fiscal 2026 sales rose 21% to $1.11 billion, raising guidance.
  • Adjusted EPS jumped 43% to $2.52, while free cash flow stayed positive at $87 million.
  • The $450 million notes and Spartanburg buildout fund capacity for 2027 ramp.

What critics are saying

  • Santa Clarita closes by December 2027, cutting about 400 jobs and $47.5 million charges.
  • Private debt carries step-up coupons above 3.5 times leverage, tightening flexibility if margins slip.
  • A Spartanburg ramp failure would strand transferred programs and erode Woodward's aerospace franchise.

What makes Woodward Governor unique

  • Woodward's flight-control actuation and engine controls sit inside certified aerospace platforms.
  • The September 2026 Spartanburg campus centralizes military actuation, A350 spoiler actuation, and legacy transfers.
  • A 150-year controls lineage spans governors, fuel systems, turbines, and aircraft.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

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1 year growth

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2 year growth

-1%
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Oct 26th, 2026
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StockStory has named three growth stocks it expects to keep climbing: Comfort Systems, Quanta, and Woodward. Comfort Systems (NYSE:FIX), a mechanical and electrical contractor, grew revenue 50.7% over the past year. Its backlog grew an average of 60.2% over two years, and its shares trade at $1,163, or 22.3x forward earnings. Quanta (NYSE:PWR), a construction engineering firm, posted 26.3% revenue growth. Its backlog grew 25.2% on average over two years, and its shares trade at $545.61, or 29.7x forward earnings. Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) makes energy control products. Revenue rose 22.3% in the past year, and the shares trade at $303.66, or 29.7x forward earnings.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 16th, 2026
Woodward hires Veralto's Paxton McVoy as chief information officer in new role

Woodward, the aerospace and industrial energy control company, has appointed Paxton McVoy as executive vice president and chief information officer (CIO), effective October 19, 2026. He will report to chief executive officer Chip Blankenship and join the Executive Leadership Team. The role is newly created. McVoy will lead Woodward's global IT organisation and set its digital strategy, covering enterprise resource planning (ERP), data and analytics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and business transformation. McVoy joins from Veralto, where he was senior vice president and CIO. After Veralto separated from Danaher, he led its global technology strategy and oversaw ERP across 13 operating companies. He previously held senior IT roles at Medtronic. Blankenship said McVoy will help set how technology supports Woodward's long-term growth strategy.

GlobeNewswire
Oct 16th, 2026
Woodward appoints Paxton McVoy as Chief Information Officer.

Woodward appoints Paxton McVoy as Chief Information Officer. October 16, 2026 08:00 ET | Source: Woodward, Inc. FORT COLLINS, Colo., Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Woodward (NASDAQ: WWD), a global leader in aerospace and industrial energy control solutions, today announced the appointment of Paxton McVoy as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective Oct. 19, 2026. He will join the company's Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer Chip Blankenship. In this newly created role, McVoy will lead Woodward's global information technology organization and set the direction for the company's digital strategy, including enterprise resource planning (ERP), data and analytics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and technology-enabled business transformation. McVoy joins Woodward from Veralto, where he was Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Following Veralto's separation from Danaher, he led the new public company's global technology strategy and operations and helped build Veralto's technology organization after the company became independent. His responsibilities included enterprise technology, cybersecurity, data and AI, infrastructure, procurement, and oversight of the ERP portfolio across 13 operating companies. Earlier in his career, he held senior IT leadership roles at Medtronic, including Vice President and CIO for the company's Surgical Innovations business. He also previously led Medtronic's transition from Oracle to SAP. "Paxton has a proven history of using technology to improve business performance and leading digital transformation across complex global organizations like ours. In this role he will help us to set the direction for how information technology will support our long-term growth strategy," said Chip Blankenship, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Woodward. "His experience shaping enterprise technology strategy, advancing AI capabilities, and building strong teams will help us strengthen Woodward's digital foundation in line with our efforts to serve customers and create shareholder value." "I am looking forward to joining Woodward at an important point in the company's growth," said McVoy. "Woodward's focus on innovation, operational excellence, and creating value for customers and shareholders creates a real opportunity to use technology as a strategic advantage. I look forward to working with the leadership team and Woodward members around the world to help ensure the success of the company's digital transformation." McVoy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business from Otterbein University and an MBA from The Ohio State University. About Woodward, Inc. Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Our purpose is to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion, and motion control systems perform in some of the world's harshest environments. Woodward is a global company headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA. Visit our website at www.woodward.com. Media Contact: Investor Relations: Dan Provaznik Director, Investor Relations 970-498-3849 [email protected] Release summary Woodward appoints Paxton McVoy as Chief Information Officer. Company Profile Woodward, Inc. Industry: Electrical Components & Equipment Website: https://woodward.com Recommended reading.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 22nd, 2026
Woodward to move aerospace controls production from California to South Carolina, affecting 400 jobs

Woodward plans to move aerospace controls production from its Santa Clarita, California, facility to a new manufacturing campus in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The transition will relocate military fixed-wing and rotorcraft flight control actuation to the Spartanburg site, currently under construction. The company has also agreed to sell smaller legacy product lines for commercial rotorcraft, land systems, and business jets, along with the Santa Clarita campus. The transaction is expected to close in fiscal year 2027. Operations at Santa Clarita will cease no later than December 2027, affecting approximately 400 employees. The Spartanburg facility is scheduled to begin operations in summer 2027 and will produce Airbus A350 spoiler actuation systems alongside the transferred product lines.

Invesloan
Sep 21st, 2026
Woodward to shut California plant, shift manufacturing to South Carolina (WWD:NASDAQ) | Invesloan.com.

Woodward to shut California plant, shift manufacturing to South Carolina (WWD:NASDAQ) | Invesloan.com. September 21, 2026 Updated:September 21, 2026 Woodward (WWD) said Monday it plans to shut a production facility in Santa Clarita, California, and move production of military fixed-wing and rotorcraft flight control actuation to its campus in Spartanburg, South Carolina, as part of its