Chief Marketing Officer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an integrated marketing and communications strategy that elevates the company's brand, market presence, and competitive positioning.
• Serve as a key advisor to the CEO, CGO, and executive team on corporate reputation, external affairs, and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead culture transformation initiatives that unify marketing, communications, and brand strategies across a global and diverse enterprise, enabling employees to see their role in enterprise success.
• Model inclusive and influential leadership, inspiring collaboration and accountability, and reinforcing behaviors that drive performance and belonging.
• Champion growth as a mindset, embedding innovation, agility, and customer-centricity into the team's DNA.
• Strengthen and evolve the company's brand identity to reflect a modern, technology-forward mission partner.
• Lead marketing campaigns, digital platforms, and content strategies to highlight capabilities, thought leadership, and innovation.
• Advance the company's digital strategy, ensuring modern and data-driven approaches to customer and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee communications that inspire, inform, and engage a geographically dispersed workforce.
• Partner with executives to develop thought leadership, speeches, and media presence that enhance visibility and credibility.
• Shape crisis communications and issues management strategies to protect and strengthen the company's reputation.
• Build and manage strong media relations to ensure consistent, positive coverage across industry, business, and local press.
• Direct investor relations communications, ensuring transparency, consistency, and credibility with shareholders and stakeholders.
• Advance corporate citizenship initiatives, reinforcing the company's role as a responsible corporate partner and community leader.
• Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of industry tradeshows, conferences, and corporate events to maximize visibility and return on investment.
• Ensure alignment of events and sponsorships with corporate priorities and customer engagement strategies.
• Oversee competitive intelligence and market analysis to inform corporate strategy, business development, and campaign positioning.
• Develop compelling capability narratives and product positioning tailored to customer missions and evolving market needs.

Requirements

• 15+ years' experience and a proven track record of executive-level marketing and communications leadership, preferably within the government contracting, aerospace, defense, or technology sectors.
• Demonstrated success in shaping and protecting corporate reputation at scale.
• Expertise in brand building, digital marketing, media relations, and corporate communications.
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence and collaborate across senior leadership teams and diverse stakeholders.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and storytelling skills.
• Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree in marketing, communications, business, or related field preferred.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret clearance. US Citizenship Required.

Nice to Have

• Experience in government contracting, aerospace, defense, or technology sectors.
• Advanced degree in marketing, communications, business, or related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (required).
• Advanced degree in marketing, communications, business, or related field (preferred).
• 15+ years of executive-level marketing and communications experience.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret clearance.

Benefits & Perks

• Target salary range of $229,000 - $366,000 based on experience and other factors.