Marketing Manager (Public Sector)

Aikido Security • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

As our Marketing Manager (Public Sector), you’ll own and drive marketing for Aikido Strategics and Defense (ASD), shaping how we show up to government and defense buyers, building messaging that speaks their language, and making sure the right programs actually get off the ground. You’ll have full ownership to drive messaging, campaigns, events, and cross-functional execution for this fast-growing vertical.

Requirements

• 3-7 years of experience marketing to government, defense, or public sector audiences
• Broad, cross-functional marketing background and ability to work across a variety of channels including content, events, digital, web, and campaign execution
• Strong understanding of government/defense messaging and buyer nuance
• Confidence to shape messaging and push back when generic commercial approaches won’t work
• Ability to operate independently and move work forward across teams
• Organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience in developer tooling, DevOps, or cybersecurity

Responsibilities

• Own the marketing strategy and execution for ASD, leveraging Aikido’s broader marketing engine to support a distinct government and defense vertical
• Partner closely with content, web, PR, events, and demand gen teams to get ASD programs launched
• Develop messaging and positioning that resonates with federal/government buyers, acting as the internal voice of the government/defense customer
• Support field marketing efforts around industry events, private dinners, and VIP programs
• Drive government-focused content, campaigns, and digital presence
• Ensure ASD priorities are represented in broader company marketing plans

Benefits

• Flexibility in working hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed