Vice President of Marketing & Communications

• The Vice President of Marketing and Communications sits within Epirus’ Strategy function and reports into senior leadership, with high visibility across the executive team
• They will partner directly with executive leadership to shape and externalize Epirus’ core strategic messaging, vision, and positioning, and will build and control the Company’s external narrative
  -including media relations, press strategy, and public-facing communications. They will develop and maintain relationships with Department of War (DoW) media personnel, and will propose a structured, measurable approach to marketing, with clear objectives, frameworks, and reporting against them
• This role directs and briefs an internal design house to execute on brand and creative work; design sits as a separate function, so this is a strong external communicator/partner role rather than a hands-on production role. They will also lead trade shows, industry events, and thought-leadership opportunities - such as speaking engagements and editorials - for senior Company leaders, and will manage a small team consisting of an events lead and two additional reports
• Partner directly with executive leadership to shape and externalize Epirus’ core strategic messaging, vision, and positioning
• Build and control the Company’s external narrative, including media relations, press strategy, and public-facing communications
• Develop and maintain relationships with Department of War (DoW) media personnel
• Propose a structured, measurable approach to marketing, including clear objectives, frameworks, and reporting against them
• Direct and brief an internal design house to execute on brand and creative work (design sits as a separate function; this is a strong external-communicator/partner role rather than hands-on production)
• Lead trade shows, industry events focused on product demonstrations, and thought-leadership opportunities (speaking engagements, editorials, etc.) for senior Company leaders and executives
• Support for investor relations activities, including narrative-building and relationship management
• Manage a small team consisting of an events lead and two additional reports
• Stay abreast of and internally disseminate international, domestic, and industry-related news that could impact the Company
• Track and report on important public news pertaining to competitors, partners, and clients
• Perform other tasks and support other Company objectives, as required

• Health care coverage:
  Up to 100% paid medical coverage, robust vision & dental, personalized flex accounts, and supplemental health plans
• Compensation:
  Stock options with full vesting, 6% 401k match, Annual dependent care support, Monthly electronics stipend
• Generous PTO: 19 paid holidays (including winter break), unlimited PTO, and generous parental leave to focus on what matters
• Mental health and wellness:
  Free gyms, Calm app subscriptions, and unlimited mental health access - we’ve got you covered
• Office perks:
  Fuel your day with catered lunches, stocked kitchens, flexible hours, and casual dress
• Pet insurance:
  We’ve got your furry friends covered with our company pet insurance options

Comfortable directing and briefing external or internal creative/design partners rather than producing creative work hands-onA strategic communicator who can break big ideas into clear, structured themes and messages

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field

Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a knack for simplifying complex topics and technologies

Demonstrated experience building and controlling an external narrative, including media relations and press strategy

Strong sense of initiative and urgency, comfortable operating within moderate budget autonomy

Desire to build…