Marketing Analyst

A Day in Your Life at MKS:As a Marketing Analyst at Systems Irvine, you will partner with Product Marketing to target and win profitable business. As a strategic force behind emerging business opportunities, you'll analyze market trends, validate potential wins, and craft compelling business cases. Your day will be filled with competitive deep dives, proposal development, and positioning strategies that drive value and impact. You'll also collaborate cross-functionally to deliver sales enablement tools and shape industry messaging through trade shows and thought leadership. In this role, you will report to the Senior Director of Product Marketing.You Will Make an Impact By:Conduct market research and analysis to understand industry trends, competitive landscape, and customer needsResponsible for developing marketing plans and activities for specific product(s) or product line(s) to establish, enhance or distinguish product placement within the competitive arenaDevelops business plans and product positioning in the marketplaceGenerates market research, monitors competitive activity and identifies customer needsEstablishes pricing strategies, cost modeling, and coordinates stakeholdersWorks closely with Business Units to provide support updating associated marketing collateralCollaborates with internal teams, including marketing, sales, finance, and product development, to align business development strategies with organizational goalsSkills You Bring:Bachelor’s degree, marketing or business concentration preferred2+ years of job-related work experienceAnalytical thinking with systematic approach to problem solvingProficient in Excel, with the ability to transform data into clear visual informationFamiliarity with basic value pricing modelsIntermediate proficiency in working with AI tools and promptsEffective communicator, both in written presentations (e.g., PowerPoint) and verbal formatsPhysical Demands & Working Conditions:Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time Ability to remain in a stationary position for 50% of the time Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand Must be able to exchange accurate information Operates in a [professional office and/or laboratory/manufacturing] environment Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery Ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards, including handling mechanical and electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat Noise level in the work environment is usually averageWe are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position, at this time.Compensation and Benefits:Salary Pay Range: $65,000 - 120,000 USD per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.  At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.].MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details.