Responsibilities

• Lead integrated marketing and communications campaigns that support sector growth objectives, providing strategic counsel, messaging, and comprehensive plan development.
• Serve as the primary liaison between company sectors and MarComms for external communications and marketing needs, ensuring alignment with business development priorities.
• Develop and execute external communications strategies that enhance Peraton's brand presence and support capture and growth initiatives.
• Partner with sector leadership to identify and promote key differentiators, capabilities, and success stories to external audiences.
• Working with the content team, help develop compelling content for external channels, including press releases, thought leadership articles, case studies, website content, and marketing collateral.
• Support media relations efforts by developing messaging, preparing spokespersons, and coordinating proactive and reactive media opportunities.
• Collaborate within the department ensuring consistent messaging across social media, web properties, and digital campaigns.
• Provide subject matter expertise and strategic advisory support.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and market dynamics to inform communications strategies and identify opportunities for thought leadership.
• Support proposal communications and marketing efforts as needed to advance business development objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in external communications, marketing communications, or public relations.
• Demonstrated experience supporting business growth, business development, or marketing initiatives.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to develop and execute integrated communications and marketing campaigns.
• Experience working with multiple business units or sectors in a matrixed organization.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with marketing and communications tools.
• Must be able to work on-site at the Peraton headquarters in Reston, Virginia.
• Must be a US citizen.

Preferred

• Experience in the aerospace, defense, or government contracting industry.
• Familiarity with business development and capture processes.
• Experience with media relations and spokesperson preparation.
• Background in digital marketing and social media strategy.
• Agency experience in public relations, marketing, or advertising.