Marketing and Communications Manager

Huntsville, AL (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own and drive TG’s integrated marketing and communications plan, brand stewardship, digital presence, and key external engagement, while collaborating with BD, Capture, Proposal, and leadership to produce compelling capability content, support recruiting, and manage events and public releases.

  • Own the marketing and communications plan and budget execution across channels
  • Shape brand standards and ensure consistent messaging for Army/DoD audiences
  • Lead event presence, content development, and public-facing communications in coordination with executives and subject matter experts

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Developing and executing TG's annual marketing and communications plan in alignment with corporate growth strategy and market team priorities, including managing the marketing budget, vendors, and agency support
  • Serving as steward of the TG brand by maintaining brand standards, templates, and guidelines and ensuring a consistent look and voice across the website, proposals, presentations, and recruiting materials
  • Partnering with Business Development, Capture, and Proposal teams to produce capability statements, qualifications and past performance write-ups, case studies, proposal graphics and templates, and orals presentation materials
  • Managing the company website and digital channels (LinkedIn and other social media), including content calendars, search optimization, analytics, and regular reporting on engagement, lead, and recruiting metrics
  • Planning and executing TG's presence at industry events and trade shows (e.g., AUSA Annual Meeting, AUSA Global Force, SMD Symposium, and local AUSA/NDIA chapter events), including booth logistics, collateral, and post-event follow-up
  • Leading corporate and employee communications, including contract award announcements, press releases, newsletters, and highlights of TG's community and charitable giving
  • Supporting recruiting and employer branding efforts, including job posting standards, career page content, career fairs, and Best Places to Work and other award submissions
  • Coordinating with leadership, contracts, and security staff to ensure all public-facing content complies with OPSEC, customer public-release approvals, and contractual restrictions on publicizing awards

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Graphic Design, Business, or a related field; additional years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
  • 6+ years of progressive marketing and/or communications experience, with at least 3 years supporting a defense, aerospace, or federal government contracting (GovCon) organization
  • Demonstrated experience supporting federal proposal efforts, including proposal graphics, capability statements, and past performance content
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint, Word, Excel), website content management systems (e.g., WordPress), LinkedIn and social media analytics, and email marketing platforms
  • Experience planning trade shows and events and managing vendors and budgets
  • Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate technical program content into clear messaging for Army and DoD audiences
  • Ability to work independently on a small team, manage multiple deadlines, and collaborate effectively with executives, BD staff, and technical subject matter experts
  • Eligibility to obtain a U.S. government security clearance preferred
  • Familiarity with the Redstone Arsenal and Army program office community or AUSA/NDIA preferred

Preferred

  • Eligibility to obtain a U.S. government security clearance preferred
  • Familiarity with the Redstone Arsenal and Army program office community or AUSA/NDIA preferred

Benefits

  • Competitive pay based on your qualifications
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – as an employee-owned company, eligible employees earn ownership shares in Thompson Gray at no cost to them, sharing directly in the company's success
  • TG Swag – receive company-branded items during onboarding and seasonal shipments to your home
  • Dependent Scholarship Program – supporting the education of employees' children
  • Tuition Assistance for furthering your own education
  • Professional Development opportunities
  • Generous time-off policies, including 18 days of paid time off, 10 Federal Holidays, and flexible scheduling
  • Annual donation to the charity of your choice
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Thompson Gray

Thompson Gray is a 100% employee-owned company and trusted mission partner to the Department of War (DoW) and federal agencies. Since 2008, we have delivered integrated expertise across program management, financial systems, digital transformation, and strategic integration—helping our customers strengthen operational readiness and sustain mission success.Our teams work shoulder to shoulder with government personnel, providing practical, agile solutions in complex, high-stakes environments. From audit readiness and financial management to enterprise systems and digital modernization, we bring the technical rigor and embedded expertise needed to support today’s missions while preparing for tomorrow’s challenges.

Founded in 2008
Huntsville, Alabama, USA
252 employees

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Marketing and Communications Manager

Thompson Gray · Huntsville, AL · Hybrid