Director, Communications
Core
Lead federal-focused communications strategy to build credibility with policymakers, defense leaders, and media regarding offensive cyber operations and national security.
Role type
Director, Corporate Communications (Federal/Public Affairs)
Builds
Public narratives, media relationships, executive messaging, and crisis communication plans for a cyber defense company.
Domain
Cybersecurity, National Security, Defense Policy, Public Affairs
Required skills
Strategic communications planning, Washington policy ecosystem knowledge, high-level writing and editing, media relations management, crisis communication, executive briefing
Preferred skills
Defense/aerospace industry experience, legislative campaign coordination, cybersecurity issues management
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop and execute federal public affairs strategy; translate technical capabilities into compelling narratives for federal and mainstream outlets; write press releases, op-eds, and talking points; build relationships with defense and political journalists; serve as official spokesperson; partner with Government Relations on advocacy campaigns; develop crisis communications plans; prepare executives for media interviews and congressional hearings.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on execution
