Senior Director, Marketing and Public Relations (Hybrid role based in Reston, Virginia)

Fairfax County, VA (Hybrid)

$174K/yr – $296K/yrSenior Level12+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive strategic marketing and communications leadership to advance market awareness and growth in a cross-channel, senior-role setting.

  • Own strategy and execution of cross-channel GTM and marketing programs.
  • Must-have: Minimum 12 years in integrated marketing and PR with cross-channel campaign leadership.
  • Standout: Mentors a team of marketers and partners with senior leadership.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategic go-to-market & communications leadership
  • Develop strategic, audience-first annual marketing and communications plans that advance market awareness and support growth targets.
  • Serve as a trusted advisory to business leaders and executives, helping shape industry narratives, positioning and market differentiation.
  • Manage and lead full-funnel, cross-channel marketing strategies within key markets and personas.
  • Strengthen account‑based and regional marketing by tailoring messaging and stories to priority segments.
  • Lead integrated campaign strategy and execution across earned, owned and paid channels, ensuring storytelling and content are central to the approach.
  • Develop clear, compelling messaging and value propositions for target audiences, influences and buyers.
  • Shape thought leadership in partnership with subject matter experts and editorial teams, creating articles, reports, insights, videos, and other signature content that elevates ICF’s voice and perspectives.
  • Oversee content, collateral, presentations, and sales enablement assets that support awareness and demand.
  • Run data‑driven audience segmentation, nurture programs, and channel optimization.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Minimum 12 years in integrated marketing and public relations with demonstrated experience leading cross-channel campaigns and GTM strategies.
  • Minimum 3 years supervisory experience

Preferred

  • Strong background in energy, consulting, or public sector environments.
  • Expertise in narrative development, messaging, and simplifying complex topics.
  • Experience engaging senior leaders and managing expectations across a matrixed organization.
  • Strong organizational, project management, and prioritization skills.
  • Experience managing agencies, writers, designers, and channel partners.
  • Solid understanding of digital platforms, measurement tools, and promotion strategies

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