Senior Director of Marketing & Communications at Agile Defense, leading brand strategy and digital engagement. Transforming government systems integration with AI-driven marketing initiatives.
Responsibilities
Define and scale a differentiated brand identity that positions Agile Defense as the premier AI-enabled systems integrator.
Lead integrated marketing campaigns that connect thought leadership, digital media, and events to pipeline and revenue outcomes.
Build and manage inbound lead generation systems — SEO, paid media, content syndication, and analytics — to fuel Growth’s BD pipeline.
Partner with executives to craft keynote narratives, media content, and thought leadership that amplify our mission and showcase our innovation ecosystem.
Oversee Agile Defense’s presence at industry conferences, co-hosted roundtables, and proprietary events (e.g., AI for Impact Day), driving engagement and measurable ROI.
Work across Labs and Growth to create campaigns that link technology showcases, prototypes, and solutions launches with capture and customer engagement strategies.
Manage agency relationships, press engagement, and corporate communications — maintaining a trusted, transparent presence with media, partners, and the public.
Serve as a player-coach, mentoring a small but elite team of marketers and creative partners while remaining hands-on in execution.
Own marketing budgets, track ROI, and continuously refine strategy based on data, experimentation, and feedback.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
10+ years of progressive marketing experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Proven experience in high-growth or technology-driven organizations, ideally across AI, cloud, or advanced defense tech sectors.
Demonstrated success building a brand from the ground up or transforming one in a regulated or complex environment.
Full-funnel marketing leadership: brand, demand gen, content, and analytics.
Expertise in positioning complex technical solutions in compelling, accessible narratives.
Strong digital marketing fluency: CRM, marketing automation, social, and SEO/SEM.
Experience managing integrated event portfolios and campaign ROI metrics.
Executive communication and storytelling experience — from op-eds to investor decks.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with technical, BD, and executive stakeholders.
High emotional intelligence, creative range, and a bias for action.
Background in product or platform marketing, especially AI, data, or cyber solutions.
Familiarity with enterprise tools: HubSpot, Salesforce, Figma, Google Analytics, and GCP/Azure ecosystems.
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