Marketing and Communications Manager

Thompson Gray Inc; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

ESOP

Professional development opportunities

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Thompson Gray Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Marketing and Communications Manager to drive brand, digital presence, and corporate communications for the Business Development organization and executive leadership.

This full-time role includes supporting BD, Capture, and Proposal teams with capability statements, past performance content, and proposal graphics while ensuring compliance with DoD releases and OPSEC requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Graphic Design, Business, or a related field; additional years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
• 6+ years of progressive marketing and/or communications experience, with at least 3 years supporting a defense, aerospace, or federal government contracting (GovCon) organization
• Demonstrated experience supporting federal proposal efforts, including proposal graphics, capability statements, and past performance content
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint, Word, Excel), website CMS (e.g., WordPress), LinkedIn analytics, and email marketing platforms
• Experience planning trade shows and events and managing vendors and budgets
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills for translating technical program content to Army/DoD audiences
• Ability to work independently on a small team, manage multiple deadlines, and collaborate with executives, BD staff, and SMEs
• Eligibility to obtain a U.S. government security clearance preferred
• Familiarity with the Redstone Arsenal and Army program office community or AUSA/NDIA preferred

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing TG's annual marketing and communications plan aligned with growth strategy and market priorities
• Managing the marketing budget, vendors, and agency support
• Maintaining TG brand standards, templates, and guidelines across website, proposals, and recruiting materials
• Producing capability statements, qualifications and past performance write-ups, case studies, proposal graphics and templates
• Leading website and digital channels, content calendars, SEO, analytics, and reporting
• Planning TG's presence at industry events and trade shows, including logistics and follow-up
• Leading corporate and employee communications, including press releases and newsletters
• Supporting recruiting and employer branding, including career pages and award submissions
• Coordinating with leadership, contracts, and security to ensure compliance with OPSEC and public-release requirements

Skills

Writing & storytelling

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Brand management

Digital marketing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Graphic Design, Business, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft 365

WordPress

LinkedIn analytics

Email marketing platforms

Job description

Job Description:

The selected candidate will work as the Marketing and Communications Manager supporting Thompson Gray's Business Development organization and executive leadership team. Responsibilities include managing and overseeing brand, digital presence, corporate communications, events, and business development marketing for the company and its market teams. The Marketing and Communications Manager will support the Business Development, Capture, and Proposal teams in developing capability statements, past performance content, proposal graphics, and customer-facing collateral, ensuring compliance with TG brand standards, DoD public release and OPSEC requirements, and customer marketing restrictions, and achieving key milestones such as increasing TG's visibility with Army and DoD customers, strengthening the qualified pipeline, and supporting company recruiting goals.

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time

Worksite details:

Full-Time at TG headquarters in Huntsville, AL for candidates in the Huntsville area. Remote work will be considered for the right candidate outside the Huntsville area, with occasional travel to Huntsville. All candidates should expect occasional travel to industry trade shows and customer and community events (up to approximately 15%).

Duties will include:

• Developing and executing TG's annual marketing and communications plan in alignment with corporate growth strategy and market team priorities, including managing the marketing budget, vendors, and agency support


• Serving as steward of the TG brand by maintaining brand standards, templates, and guidelines and ensuring a consistent look and voice across the website, proposals, presentations, and recruiting materials


• Partnering with Business Development, Capture, and Proposal teams to produce capability statements, qualifications and past performance write-ups, case studies, proposal graphics and templates, and orals presentation materials


• Managing the company website and digital channels (LinkedIn and other social media), including content calendars, search optimization, analytics, and regular reporting on engagement, lead, and recruiting metrics


• Planning and executing TG's presence at industry events and trade shows (e.g., AUSA Annual Meeting, AUSA Global Force, SMD Symposium, and local AUSA/NDIA chapter events), including booth logistics, collateral, and post-event follow-up


• Leading corporate and employee communications, including contract award announcements, press releases, newsletters, and highlights of TG's community and charitable giving


• Supporting recruiting and employer branding efforts, including job posting standards, career page content, career fairs, and Best Places to Work and other award submissions


• Coordinating with leadership, contracts, and security staff to ensure all public-facing content complies with OPSEC, customer public-release approvals, and contractual restrictions on publicizing awards

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Graphic Design, Business, or a related field; additional years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree


• 6+ years of progressive marketing and/or communications experience, with at least 3 years supporting a defense, aerospace, or federal government contracting (GovCon) organization


• Demonstrated experience supporting federal proposal efforts, including proposal graphics, capability statements, and past performance content


• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint, Word, Excel), website content management systems (e.g., WordPress), LinkedIn and social media analytics, and email marketing platforms


• Experience planning trade shows and events and managing vendors and budgets


• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate technical program content into clear messaging for Army and DoD audiences


• Ability to work independently on a small team, manage multiple deadlines, and collaborate effectively with executives, BD staff, and technical subject matter experts


• Eligibility to obtain a U.S. government security clearance preferred


• Familiarity with the Redstone Arsenal and Army program office community or AUSA/NDIA preferred

Why join Thompson Gray?

Thompson Gray is an employee-owned company and a multi-year winner of the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber Best Places to Work, recognized for our exceptional company culture that values employees and customers alike.

Here’s what makes Thompson Gray special:

• Competitive pay based on your qualifications


• Excellent benefits, including:
  
  
  
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
  
  
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  
  
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – as an employee-owned company, eligible employees earn ownership shares in Thompson Gray at no cost to them, sharing directly in the company's success
  
  
  
  


• Additional perks:
  
  
  
  • TG Swag – receive company-branded items during onboarding and seasonal shipments to your home
  
  
  • Dependent Scholarship Program – supporting the education of employees' children
  
  
  • Tuition Assistance for furthering your own education
  
  
  • Professional Development opportunities
  
  
  • Generous time-off policies, including 18 days of paid time off, 10 Federal Holidays, and flexible scheduling
  
  
  • Annual donation to the charity of your choice
  
  
  • Regular team-building events, such as lunches, after-hours gatherings, seasonal family-friendly events, and our memorable annual holiday party
  
  
  
  

Join Thompson Gray and become an employee-owner on a dynamic team committed to excellence, innovation, and community.

Thompson Gray is an Equal Opportunity Employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation national origin, or protected veteran status. Thompson Gray, Inc. welcomes minority and veteran applicants.