We are seeking a highly specialized Strategic Communications and PR Consultant to bridge the gap between our technical/operational success and defense budget decision-makers.
You will not just generate "buzz"; you will design and execute an integrated PR strategy specifically engineered to influence PEOs, SAF/AQ stakeholders, congressional staffers, and MAJCOM leadership.
If you have personally helped technology companies or defense programs move from successful pilots, SBIR/STTR, OTA, or prototype efforts into programmatic funding and sustained DoD procurement, we want to hear from you!
Main Responsibilities:
- Strategic Messaging: Translate our technical milestones (cATO, Platform One architecture, AI logistics models) and financial proofs ($200M cost avoidance) into highly compelling narratives for defense leadership.
- Targeted Earned Media: Secure placements, profiles, and op-eds in tier-1 defense trade publications (e.g., Defense One, Breaking Defense, Air & Space Forces Magazine, Federal Computer Week), and AI business publications (e.g. Bloomberg).
- WordPress Content Management: writing, managing, and publishing copy on the company’s website
- Congressional & POM Campaign Support: Work alongside our government affairs team to craft collateral, white papers, and digital messaging designed to build consensus for a dedicated Line Item or Program of Record.
- Case Study & Thought Leadership Pipeline: Draft and place high-impact articles showcasing how AI-driven predictive logistics optimizes weapon system readiness and reduces WCF bleed.
- Industry Event Leverages: Maximize our executive presence and media engagement surrounding major defense milestones and conferences (e.g., AFA, operational showcases).
Must-haves
- Proven track record of helping bring a technology company from pilot/ SBIR into a funded multi-year DoD program.
- Strong experience managing PR, product marketing, or corporate communications for an enterprise software company working with the DoD.
- Fluency in Defense Acquisition: Deep understanding of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework, SBIR Phase III scaling, the POM cycle, Working Capital Funds, and how language gets integrated into the NDAA.
- Media Relationships: Established, warm relationships with leading defense tech journalists, defense acquisition analysts, and major think-tank contributors (e.g., Mitchell Institute, Govini, CNAS).
- Ability to write intelligently about secure software architecture (cATO, Impact Level 4/5).
- US Citizenship
Pluses
- Past or present secret clearance
- US Citizenship Required: This position requires the ability to work with Controlled Unclassified Information for the Department of Defense.
- Location: This is a remote position. USA, Nationwide.
- This is a contract role.
