Maneuver Dominance Communications Lead

Anduril-1; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, seeks a Communications Manager for the Maneuver Dominance team to bring the narrative of Thunder, Omen, Altius and other autonomous systems to life. You will drive campaigns, media strategy and thought leadership across defense, tech and policy circles.

Collaborate with engineers, program managers and senior leadership to craft messaging, elevate leadership as thought leaders, and secure high-impact opportunities while supporting crisis

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in strategic communications, public relations, tech, policy, or a comparable field.
• Experience working with or as a U.S. military Public Affairs Officer (PAO), or collaborating closely with military public affairs teams, is strongly preferred.
• Strong writing chops: you can craft a tight narrative, punchy headlines, and memorable messaging.
• Comfort working directly with senior leaders, reporters, and technical experts.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities with composure, judgment, and attention to detail.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Responsibilities

• Own the narrative for the Maneuver Dominance team and its associated products and contracts.
• Develop and execute proactive communications campaigns to drive awareness, influence, and reputation among key audiences in defense, tech, and policy circles.
• Elevate division leadership as thought leaders by developing tailored narratives, preparing executive comms materials, and securing high-impact opportunities across media, speaking platforms, and strategic engagements.
• Craft compelling messaging, op-eds, media pitches, product launches, and executive briefings that highlight our innovations and impact on modern warfighting.
• Maintain strong relationships with top-tier national security, defense trade, and tech reporters, editors, analysts, and influencers.
• Collaborate with engineers, program managers, and senior leadership to identify and elevate stories about tech, operational deployments, and customer success.
• Partner with internal and external comms teams on events, speaking engagements, and awards programs that advance the division’s visibility and thought leadership.
• Help plan and execute high-impact media experiences including demos, field tests, and site visits.
• Support crisis and issue communications as needed, with judgment and discretion.

Skills

Strategic communications

Public relations

Technical writing

Media relations

Storytelling

Executive communications

Job description

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, seeks a Communications Manager for the Maneuver Dominance team to bring the narrative of Thunder, Omen, Altius and other autonomous systems to life. You will drive campaigns, media strategy and thought leadership across defense, tech and policy circles.

Collaborate with engineers, program managers and senior leadership to craft messaging, elevate leadership as thought leaders, and secure high-impact opportunities while supporting crisis