Vice President Marketing & Communications

For our client, we are seeking a Vice President Marketing & Communications to join the team of a leader in the Aerospace & Defense space. This leader will guide strategic messaging and external communications at the executive level, ensuring a clear and compelling voice across the organization. The role will shape the company’s narrative with media, stakeholders, and industry audiences while supporting broader brand and business objectives. It also involves leading a focused team and building structured marketing practices that create measurable impact in a fast-moving defense environment.

Location: Washington, DC - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $290,300 – $361,000 annually

Responsibilities

Partner with executive leadership to define and communicate the organization’s strategic messaging

Oversee the company’s external narrative, including media relations and public communications

Cultivate relationships with government and defense media personnel

Establish a structured marketing approach with clear objectives and measurable outcomes

Direct an internal team for brand and creative execution, bridging communication with design

Lead industry events, trade shows, and thought leadership opportunities for senior leaders

Support investor relations through narrative development and stakeholder engagement

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field

10+ years of relevant marketing, communications, and/or public relations experience

Proven ability to shape strategic messaging with executive leadership

Experience in media relations and developing an external narrative

Expertise in building relationships with government and defense media personnel preferred

Ability to implement structured marketing frameworks and reporting

Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics

Benefits

Collaborative environment with high visibility across executive leadership

Opportunity to shape and influence strategic communication in the defense sector

Manage a small, focused team driving key marketing initiatives

Engagement in a fast-paced startup culture with a commitment to defense innovation

Access to networking opportunities with military and defense stakeholders

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.

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