Contractor - Marketing & Communications

Overview
Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title: Contractor - Marketing & Communications

Location: Merrifield, VA

Job Description
The team is looking for an experienced producer with real agency level judgment. A candidate who can lead vendors, vet quotes and contracts, and help prevent overspend. They will be accountable for ensuring production costs are reasonable and transparent (but will not own the budget).

Responsibilities

Lead vendors confidently

Evaluate scope, quotes, and contracts

Ensure we are spending what we should - not more

Must Have Capabilities
Production Leadership

5 years producing photo/video content in an agency or in house environment

Leads projects end to end: pre production, shoot, post, delivery

Runs vendor kickoff, pre-pro meetings, and on set operations confidently

Vendor & Contract Accountability

Manages third party vendors directly

Ensures contract compliance, deliverables, and performance accountability

Comfortable navigating SOWs, scopes, change requests, and timelines

Cost & Quote Judgment (Critical)

Can evaluate vendor quotes and identify when pricing or scope is inflated

Able to level set "what something should cost" based on experience

Knows when to recommend rebidding, rescoping, or changing production approach

Ensures cost transparency through tracking, reporting, and clear communication

Budget Awareness (Not Ownership)

Tracks and reports production spend

Escalates concerns early when costs are misaligned

Supports leadership decision making around external spend

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.

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