Director, Intelligence & Cyber Marketing & Communications

Amentum•Herndon, VA

1d•$180,000 - $250,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, Amentum has approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents. Amentum, a global engineering and technology solutions leader in defense, national security, space, energy, and intelligence, is looking for a dynamic Director to lead all aspects of marketing and communications for one of its growing business groups. The Intelligence & Cyber Marketing and Communications (Marcom) Director has full-spectrum leadership for the function, including marketing and communications strategy, executive communications, media relations and crisis management, advertising, events and sponsorships, content development, internal communications and employee engagement, social media, and community relations. The I&C Marcom Director also serves on the company's Marcom Leadership Team, helping shape enterprise-wide communications strategy and execution. This role is based in the Washington, DC area and required to collaborate with and engage with Corporate and business leaders across the U.S. and strategic global regions. Amentum’s I&C is a multi-billion-dollar business that provides engineering, space solutions, systems development and modernization, and training to the U.S. government and commercial companies around the world. The role reports to the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer and matrixed to the President of the business group. This position requires US Citizenship. This is a HYBRID role and require up to 3 times a week at our Chantilly, VA office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, or related field.
Typically, 15 years of experience in corporate communications or a related field.
At least 5 years leading marketing/communications.
Experience working with executives.
Experience working as part of a Marketing and Communications leadership team.
Proven experience developing and executing successful marketing and communication programs for a business unit within large, complex organizations.
Experience working in government contracting, preferably with experience in cybersecurity and intelligence market.
Expertise in utilizing digital communication tools, internal social platforms, and employee engagement software.
US Citizenship is required.
Ability to lead, influence, and inspire teams while driving organizational success.
Demonstrated ability to synthesize business strategies into communication solutions and ability to set strategy and maintain audience and channel focus.
Ability to handle high level confidential matters with discretion and professionalism.
Commitment to quality while being able to prioritize and excel in a fast-paced environment.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with very senior leaders and across various levels of the organization.
Capable of developing and executing long-term strategies to support business goals.
Strategic thinker with a results-driven mindset, able to balance both long-term objectives and day-to-day operational needs.
Outstanding written and verbal communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
Strong understanding of digital communications and their optimal use in supporting change and information dissemination.
Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
High emotional intelligence and an understanding of stakeholder needs, motivations, and challenges.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a marketing and communications strategy that is purposeful, and comprehensive, and drives I&C business objectives, ensuring alignment with corporate brand and priorities.
Provide executive marketing and communications counsel to the I&C President and leadership team on marketing, employee engagement and external communications.
Anticipate and identify challenges and emerging issues that may affect the business’s reputation and proactively develop strategies to address them.
Draw upon the collective expertise and resources of the Amentum Marketing and Communications team to ensure a coordinated communications approach, resulting in solid I&C marcom execution and consistent brand experience across the enterprise.
Using multiple employee communication channels, develop and execute a comprehensive I&C internal communication strategy that supports the business group’s goals and aligns with the company’s vision, mission, and values.
Develop and implement a thoughtful and purposeful regular internal cadence that includes all hands, leadership visibility, and employee communications and engagement, and builds I&C team’s awareness, motivation and confidence.
Promote I&C stories and successes to the broader Amentum employee population and bring better awareness of the group’s capabilities and expertise internally.
Drive I&C’s community investment program, including corporate sponsorship, charitable giving, community relations, and compliance with all corporate policies.
Oversee the development and execution of marketing communications strategy to deliver on I&C’s financial commitments and long-term goals of sustained, profitable growth and leadership in growth markets.
Develop compelling stories and content around I&C’s teams and expertise to achieve positive exposure through omni-channel marketing, including digital campaigns, advertising, sponsorships, tradeshows, and events.
Partner with the I&C Business Development teams and business line leaders on campaigns to position the team to win recompetes and key pursuits, and strategically open new markets for growth.
As part of the brand and marketing strategy, partner with HR/Talent Acquisition to develop and implement a recruitment marketing strategy and targeted campaigns to help attract new talent across a variety of geographies and skill sets.
Direct the development and implementation of an effective media relations program aligned with overall Amentum messaging to convey I&C’s strategic themes and differentiating capabilities to a broad audience.
Build and nurture trusted relationships with key I&C external stakeholders, including technology partners, trade publications, associations, and community partners.
Continue to enhance the I&C’s presence and engagement with digital tools, including the company website and a range of social media platforms.