Public Relations Manager

CACI International • Reston, VA

2d • $94,400 - $198,200 • Onsite

About The Position

CACI is seeking an experienced Public Relations Manager to join its Corporate Communications team. The role helps shape and execute CACI’s public relations strategy by securing earned media coverage that strengthens the company’s reputation and positions it as a technology leader in the aerospace and defense industry. The Public Relations Manager serves as a communications advisor, partnering with executives, subject matter experts, marketing leaders, and external agencies to develop stories, drive media coverage, and position CACI leaders as authoritative voices in the market. The position is onsite in Reston, Virginia, with up to 10% travel within the Continental United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in public relations, media relations, corporate communications, journalism, or strategic communications.
• Documented success securing substantive earned media coverage in national, business, technology, or industry publications.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience preparing senior executives for media interviews, speaking engagements, and public appearances.
• Ability to translate complex technical, government, or business topics into compelling content for external audiences.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and communications measurement tools.
• Experience supporting communications programs in government contracting, defense, intelligence, national security, or technology sectors.
• Established relationships with defense, government, technology, or business media outlets.
• Experience supporting executive visibility programs and thought leadership campaigns.
• Experience working with public relations agencies and managing agency performance.
• Knowledge of media monitoring, media measurement, and reputation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within a publicly traded company environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute proactive earned media initiatives that support CACI’s business priorities and strengthen its reputation in aerospace and defense.
• Support the strategic communications editorial calendar and identify opportunities to amplify thought leadership and innovation stories.
• Create executive talking points, key messages, briefing materials, Q&As, and media preparation resources.
• Write and manage press releases, corporate announcements, and supporting media materials, ensuring accuracy, newsworthiness, and timely execution.
• Research, write, and coordinate bylined articles, opinion pieces, feature stories, and contributed content for company leaders and subject matter experts.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with trade, regional, national, defense, technology, and business media representatives.
• Pitch stories, secure media interviews and coverage, and manage incoming media inquiries.
• Partner with Digital Content, Marketing, Investor Relations, and Employee Communications teams to maintain message consistency across internal and external channels.
• Collaborate with CACI’s external public relations partner on outreach campaigns, media engagement programs, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and emerging issues to identify communications opportunities and potential risks.
• Measure and report earned media performance, including coverage quality, message penetration, audience relevance, and progress against PR objectives.
• Support rapid-response communications and reputational issues management when needed.
• Serve as a backup to Strategic Communications leadership and support executive visibility initiatives across the enterprise.

Benefits

• Flexible time off benefit.
• Robust learning resources.
• Competitive compensation.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior