Fractional Defense-Tech PR & Growth Communications Consultant

Brain Gain Recruiting • Palo Alto, CA

8d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly specialized Strategic Communications and PR Consultant to bridge the gap between our technical/operational success and defense budget decision-makers. You will not just generate "buzz"; you will design and execute an integrated PR strategy specifically engineered to influence PEOs, SAF/AQ stakeholders, congressional staffers, and MAJCOM leadership. If you have personally helped technology companies or defense programs move from successful pilots, SBIR/STTR, OTA, or prototype efforts into programmatic funding and sustained DoD procurement, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

• Proven track record of helping bring a technology company from pilot/ SBIR into a funded multi-year DoD program.
• Strong experience managing PR, product marketing, or corporate communications for an enterprise software company working with the DoD.
• Fluency in Defense Acquisition: Deep understanding of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework, SBIR Phase III scaling, the POM cycle, Working Capital Funds, and how language gets integrated into the NDAA.
• Media Relationships: Established, warm relationships with leading defense tech journalists, defense acquisition analysts, and major think-tank contributors (e.g., Mitchell Institute, Govini, CNAS).
• Ability to write intelligently about secure software architecture (cATO, Impact Level 4/5).
• US Citizenship

Nice To Haves

• Past or present secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Strategic Messaging: Translate our technical milestones (cATO, Platform One architecture, AI logistics models) and financial proofs ($200M cost avoidance) into highly compelling narratives for defense leadership.
• Targeted Earned Media: Secure placements, profiles, and op-eds in tier-1 defense trade publications (e.g., Defense One, Breaking Defense, Air & Space Forces Magazine, Federal Computer Week), and AI business publications (e.g. Bloomberg).
• WordPress Content Management: writing, managing, and publishing copy on the company’s website
• Congressional & POM Campaign Support: Work alongside our government affairs team to craft collateral, white papers, and digital messaging designed to build consensus for a dedicated Line Item or Program of Record.
• Case Study & Thought Leadership Pipeline: Draft and place high-impact articles showcasing how AI-driven predictive logistics optimizes weapon system readiness and reduces WCF bleed.
• Industry Event Leverages: Maximize our executive presence and media engagement surrounding major defense milestones and conferences (e.g., AFA, operational showcases).

What This Job Offers

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