Campaign Management Team Lead

Peraton•McLean, VA

About The Position

Peraton is a leading provider of Information Operations (IO) and Irregular Warfare (IW) capabilities to the U.S. government. Comprised of strategic communications professionals, Psychological Operations (PSYOP) and Military Information Support Operations (MISO) practitioners, data analysts, and campaign managers that bring a multidisciplinary approach to planning, executing, and assessing strategic communications operations, this program integrates Information Related Capabilities (IRC) across multiple domains, environments, and geographic boundaries, leveraging data-driven frameworks, multi-source analytics, and evidence-based reporting to advance influence objectives on behalf of the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC). Peraton is seeking a senior Campaign Manager Team Lead to direct and oversee a team of Campaign Managers. The Team Lead will design strategic campaigns, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure consistent, high-quality operational output across the team. The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing communications or strategic communications operations teams, familiarity with Sponsor processes and systems, and the ability to lead in a fast-paced, operationally sensitive environment.

Requirements

TS/SCI with Poly, active and current
Bachelor's degree
10 years of experience managing communications activities (i.e., account-based marketing, public relations, digital media, advertising, or journalism); OR 10 years of experience managing military psychological strategic communications operations
Either of which must include two (2) years of experience contributing to external-facing communications projects
Four (4) years of experience managing communications, psyops, or strategic communications operations teams
Familiarity with Sponsor processes, procedures, and systems for conducting and documenting operations

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, business administration or related communications discipline
Two (2) years of experience managing communications projects under the direction of the Sponsor
Experience leading a wholistic integrated/multi-channel communications campaign, on behalf of the Sponsor

Responsibilities

Leading and managing Campaign Managers, providing mentorship, quality oversight, and task prioritization to ensure consistent, high-quality operational output
Designing and overseeing strategic communications campaigns using established frameworks to achieve Sponsor-defined objectives
Managing productive relationships with Sponsor partners and stakeholders, serving as the Sponsor's representative on strategic communications best practices and operational tradecraft
Reviewing and coordinating Campaign Management Briefs for Sponsor approval, ensuring all products meet applicable standards
Facilitating the integration of Sponsor and stakeholder capabilities into campaign execution, identifying opportunities to enhance operational effectiveness and close capability gaps