Communications Manager

Overview

Join a high-growth Gov Tech company supporting U.S. national security and defense priorities. Our client, a venture-backed Gov Tech 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.

This is a full-time, direct hire opportunity.

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.

• Develop and execute high-impact communications and content that builds awareness, credibility, and engagement across Gov Tech 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.

• 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.