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Marketing CRM Strategist (2420)

State Department Federal Credit Union • Alexandria, VA

CRM & LifecycleSemi-seniorOn-siteFull time$85K - $115K
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CRM StrategyMarketing AutomationB2C FinancialOn-site$85K-$115KMid-level

The Challenge

SDFCU is a federal credit union building out enterprise-grade CRM capabilities to drive member engagement and lifetime value. You'll architect and own the marketing automation platform that scales personalized campaigns across all channels.

Your Mission

First 3 Months
1

Audit current CRM platform capabilities and data quality; document governance gaps and optimization opportunities

2

Design and launch 2-3 high-impact segmentation campaigns targeting new members, inactive members, and next-best-product offers

3

Build CRM reporting dashboard tracking open rates, click-through rates, conversion rates, and ROI by segment and channel

4

Establish cross-functional working sessions with marketing, member services, lending, and product teams to align on campaign roadmap

By 6 Months
1

Architect and operationalize marketing automation workflows for onboarding, trigger-based, and drip campaigns scaling across email, mobile, and web

2

Develop member persona segmentation strategy covering lifecycle stages, demographics, and behavioral triggers; implement in CRM

3

Increase campaign ROI by 20%+ through continuous A/B testing, personalization refinement, and lifecycle optimization

4

Serve as strategic partner to CRM administration and IT; document processes, training, and governance standards for sustainability

KPIs You'll Own

Campaign Open Rate

Track email and digital campaign open rates by segment to measure engagement and content relevance.

Click-Through Rate (CTR)

Monitor CTR across campaigns to optimize messaging, creative, and call-to-action effectiveness.

Campaign Conversion Rate

Measure percentage of campaign recipients converting to desired action (product signup, application, etc.).

Share of Wallet / Revenue Impact

Track incremental revenue and member account growth driven by targeted CRM campaigns.

Campaign ROI

Calculate return on marketing investment by campaign, segment, and channel to guide budget allocation.

Tools & Stack

Marketing CRM Platform (unspecified; likely Marketo, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, or similar)Data Analysis & SQLCampaign Management SoftwareMarketing Automation WorkflowsEmail Marketing PlatformAnalytics/BI ToolsCRM Administration ToolsSegmentation & Personalization Engine

Your Team

Your Manager

CRM Administrator or VP of Marketing (not specified)

Current Team

Cross-functional collaboration with marketing, member services, lending, and product teams

New role or backfill not explicitly stated; appears to be establishing CRM strategy function

The Package

Salary

$85K-$115K base

Remote

On-site in Alexandria, VA; potential work-from-home after introductory period

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance within first 30 days
401(k) with up to 4% SDFCU match
12 paid holidays plus birthday holiday
Generous PTO and flexible work options
Tuition reimbursement and professional development
Gym membership reimbursement and parking incentives

Company Intelligence

State Department Federal Credit Union (SDFCU) is a federally chartered credit union serving members with financial services. The organization is focused on member-centric innovation and driving engagement through personalized, data-driven strategies. SDFCU prioritizes employee development, diversity, and operational excellence.

Culture

Values diversity and inclusion, emphasis on professional growth, team collaboration, and member service excellence.

Is This Role For You?

For You If
  • You've built and optimized marketing automation workflows in enterprise CRM platforms (Marketo, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, etc.)
  • You're fluent in data segmentation, cohort analysis, and can translate behavioral data into targeted campaign strategies
  • You own campaign performance—you live and breathe open rates, CTR, conversion, and ROI metrics
  • You thrive collaborating across marketing, product, and operations teams to align on roadmaps and drive execution
Won't Work If
  • You've only run ad campaigns or demand gen—CRM platform strategy and marketing automation architecture aren't in your toolkit
  • You prefer hands-off strategy; this role demands deep platform expertise, hands-on campaign execution, and continuous optimization
  • You need full remote flexibility immediately—this is on-site with potential WFH only after the introductory period

Interview Process

1

Screening Call

Discuss CRM platform experience, key campaigns managed, and familiarity with marketing automation workflows.

2

Technical Deep Dive

Walk through a past segmentation strategy, campaign architecture, and metrics you've optimized. Expect hands-on CRM questions.

3

Cross-Functional Conversation

Meet with marketing, member services, and product stakeholders to assess collaboration style and strategic alignment.

4

Leadership Interview

Final round with hiring manager and potentially VP of Marketing to discuss roadmap, governance, and long-term CRM vision.

Interested in this role?

Apply now and hear back within days, not weeks.

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