Job Description
Join a high-growth GovTech company supporting U.S. national security and defense priorities.
Our client, a venture-backed GovTech company, is seeking a Communications Manager to serve as the right hand to the SVP of Communications and help scale a fast-moving communications and content function. This is a highly visible, hands-on role for a seasoned communicator who can translate complex, technical, defense-adjacent subject matter into clear, compelling narratives — and then repurpose that messaging into high-performing content across multiple platforms.
The ideal candidate brings strong B2G communications experience, ideally supporting or marketing into the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), and thrives in a high-growth environment where strong execution and sharp judgment are essential.
Employment
This is a full-time, direct hire opportunity.
Location
Onsite in Arlington, VA — 5 days per week. No exceptions. Up to 20% travel may be required.
U.S. citizenship or a permanent residency card in the U.S. is required to be an eligible candidate for this opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute high-impact communications and content that builds awareness, credibility, and engagement across GovTech and defense audiences.
- Translate dense, technical, and national security-related subject matter into clear, compelling narratives for multiple stakeholders and audience types.
- Write and edit content across formats, including:
- Blogs and thought leadership
- Social media copy (hands-on posting and execution)
- Media materials and briefing documents
- Executive speaker proposals for industry events
- Take long-form content and rework it into shorter, channel-specific messaging that performs across social and digital platforms.
- Own editorial calendar, including schedules, approvals, and cross-functional coordination.
- Serve as the primary day-to-day liaison for PR agency partners, providing media briefs and supporting pitching and visibility efforts
- Support executive visibility initiatives by developing keynote/panel submissions and messaging for major industry events.
- Prepare briefing materials and talking points for media engagements and executive communications.
- Collaborate closely across marketing, research, and product marketing teams to ensure messaging consistency and alignment.
Skills Needed
- 8–10+ years of experience in communications, public relations, content strategy, or content marketing.
- Proven ability to write exceptionally well across formats, with a portfolio demonstrating strong storytelling and audience engagement.
- Prior experience in B2G marketing/communications, strongly preferred — especially with exposure to: defense acquisition, national security, government technology ecosystems
- Experience thriving in an entrepreneurial, high-growth, fast-paced environment (startup experience strongly preferred).
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage an aggressive editorial calendar and communications workflow.
- Strong social media instincts and modern channel fluency.
- Comfortable using AI tools (including LLMs) to accelerate drafting and ideation while maintaining high editorial standards.
- High accountability and adaptability — comfortable moving between strategic storytelling and detailed execution.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders and operate with high exposure.