Business Group Sr. Marketing Manager, Department of War

SAIC•Flexwork, VA

13h

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an experienced, energetic Business Group Senior Marketing Manager to support its Department of War business. This highly visible, hands-on role serves as the primary marketing point of contact for an assigned business portfolio, working directly with senior executives, business development leaders and technical experts. The manager helps shape SAIC’s positioning in the defense market, develops campaigns that support business growth and tells compelling stories about customer work. The role connects business priorities with expertise across Marketing and Communications, including campaigns, internal communications, media relations, brand, creative and strategic events. It involves setting direction, coordinating initiatives and moving work forward, balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution. The position calls for a collaborative marketer who brings fresh ideas, sound judgment and solutions, and who is comfortable contributing to executive discussions as well as delivering the work. The position is based in the Reston, Virginia area, with flexibility to attend in-person meetings as needed and approximately 10% travel.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in marketing or a related discipline.
Background in marketing to the defense industry, federal government or government contracting market.
Strong writing, storytelling and messaging skills, including the ability to translate complex technical information into compelling content.
Proven ability to develop marketing strategies, execute integrated campaigns and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Familiarity with trade show, conference and event marketing as part of a broader marketing strategy.
Track record of developing thought leadership in collaboration with senior executives and subject matter experts.
Ability to build relationships, influence senior stakeholders and coordinate work across teams without direct reporting authority.
Proficiency using AI tools to improve marketing productivity and efficiency, with an understanding of responsible use and content validation.
Sound business judgment, strong organizational skills and ability to work independently in a collaborative environment.
Based in the Reston, Virginia area, with flexibility to attend in-person meetings as needed and travel approximately 10%.

Responsibilities

Develop marketing strategies aligned with business priorities, customer needs and growth objectives, identifying opportunities to strengthen SAIC’s position in the defense market.
Partner with the Campaign Center of Excellence to develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns, from strategy and messaging through activation and measurement.
Translate complex technical capabilities into compelling messaging and foundational marketing materials, including capability presentations, customer success stories, digital content and campaign assets.
Manage multiple initiatives from concept through completion, balancing priorities and ensuring high-quality, timely delivery.
Work with senior executives and subject matter experts to develop thought leadership, including articles, speaking engagements, panel discussions and industry publications.
Partner with the Strategic Events Team to plan and execute marketing initiatives for trade shows, conferences and other industry engagements, including messaging, executive participation and customer engagement.
Extend the impact of events through supporting campaigns, content and follow-up marketing activities.
Anticipate business needs, identify opportunities where marketing can add value and proactively recommend approaches that support business priorities.
Connect business priorities with appropriate Marketing and Communications teams, including internal communications, media relations, brand, creative and strategic events, and coordinate efforts to ensure alignment and execution.
Bring fresh ideas, sound judgment and informed recommendations to leadership discussions, influencing decisions and helping move priorities forward.
Leverage AI and other technologies to improve productivity, accelerate research and content development, and expand team capacity while maintaining quality and accuracy.