Peraton is hiring: Public Relations & Media Strategy Manager in Reston

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, political science, or related field.
• 10 years of experience in PR, media relations, federal communications, or related discipline.
• Strong media pitching skills and established relationships with reporters covering government, defense, technology, or national affairs.
• Proven ability to craft clear, compelling messages for government audiences and complex technical subjects.
• Experience preparing executives for high-stakes interviews and national-level engagements.
• Ability to operate with discretion, urgency, and precision in a mission-driven environment.
• US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in defense, intelligence, homeland security, or federal civilian sectors.
• Understanding of federal modernization priorities, mission delivery frameworks, and reform-oriented initiatives.
• Active clearance or ability to obtain one.

We are seeking a Public Relations & Media Strategy Manager to help shape Peraton’s national narrative and amplify the impact of programs essential to the security and prosperity of the United States.

The PR & Media Strategy Manager plays a central role in developing and delivering communications that reinforce Peraton’s mission partnership with the federal government. This position leads day-to-day media relations, prepares executives for high-visibility engagements, and drives external storytelling tied to modernization, national resilience, program performance, and responsible stewardship of taxpayer resources.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer and media strategist with experience supporting government programs and senior leaders in high-stakes environments.

Key Responsibilities

Proactive Media Relations & Storytelling

• Develop and execute media strategies that highlight Peraton’s mission impact, program performance, and contributions to national security and modernization priorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with national, defense, technology, and federal-policy reporters.
• Draft and pitch stories that reinforce the value of federal modernization, secure digital infrastructure, innovation, and operational readiness.
• Draft media materials including: press releases, statements, op-eds, media advisories, and reporter briefing documents.

Executive Visibility & Government-Focused Messaging

• Prepare senior leaders for interviews, Capitol Hill engagements, industry forums, and national events.
• Develop talking points, speeches, and briefing packets aligned with federal priorities such as accountability, efficiency, modernization, and mission effectiveness.
• Support messaging around contract wins, program milestones, and major government partnerships.

Strategic Communications & Public Trust

• Shape content that reinforces Peraton’s commitment to transparency, ethics, and responsible management of federal investments.
• Highlight programs and initiatives advancing national security, cyber resiliency, border protection, federal health modernization, and critical infrastructure improvement.
• Support issues management and rapid-response communications, including drafting holding statements and Q&A for time-sensitive matters.

Campaign & Program Support

• Develop communications campaigns supporting major program announcements, customer engagements, federal events, and industry tradeshows.
• Collaborate with BD, program leaders, and SMEs to craft messaging that clearly articulates Peraton’s value to government stakeholders.
• Produce content for digital channels, including newsrooms, LinkedIn, and functional landing pages.

Monitoring, Insights & Reporting

• Track national and federal-policy media trends, competitive activity, and coverage relating to modernization, cybersecurity, infrastructure, defense, and government reform.
• Deliver regular reporting to leadership on media performance, sentiment, and reputation trends.
• Recommend strategies that strengthen Peraton’s visibility and alignment to federal mission objectives.