Public Relations & Media Strategy Manager Job at Peraton 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr