Communications Manager, Maneuver Dominance

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Own the narrative for the Maneuver Dominance team and its associated products and contracts.
• Develop and execute proactive communications campaigns to drive awareness, influence, and reputation among key audiences in defense, tech, and policy circles.
• Elevate division leadership as thought leaders by developing tailored narratives, preparing executive comms materials, and securing high-impact opportunities across media, speaking platforms, and strategic engagements.
• Craft compelling messaging, op-eds, media pitches, product launches, and executive briefings that highlight our innovations and impact on modern warfighting.
• Maintain strong relationships with top-tier national security, defense trade, and tech reporters, editors, analysts, and influencers.
• Collaborate with engineers, program managers, and senior leadership to identify and elevate stories about tech, operational deployments, and customer success.
• Partner with internal and external comms teams on events, speaking engagements, and awards programs that advance the division’s visibility and thought leadership.
• Help plan and execute high-impact media experiences including demos, field tests, and site visits.

Job requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in strategic communications, public relations, tech, policy, or a comparable field - preferable with a focus on defense or aviation.
• Experience working with or as a U.S. military Public Affairs Officer (PAO), or collaborating closely with military public affairs teams, is strongly preferred.
• Strong writing chops: You can craft a tight narrative, punchy headlines, and memorable messaging with ease.
• Comfort working directly with senior leaders, reporters, and technical experts.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities with composure, judgment, and attention to detail.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities