Marketing Manager

Agile Defense; North Dakota; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Agile Defense is seeking a Marketing Manager in a hybrid role to plan and execute marketing initiatives that strengthen brand presence, support business development, and communicate complex capabilities to government audiences.

You will work closely with leadership, business development teams, technical subject matter experts, and external partners to produce a differentiated marketing strategy, plan events, and build thought leadership in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of marketing experience in national security, defense, government contracting, or related sectors.
• Proficiency in digital marketing tools, SEO, Google Analytics, and social media platforms.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing proactive communications strategies in large, complex organizations or government environments.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of federal contracting, IT services, digital modernization, and government affairs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business development and capture teams to develop and align marketing initiatives with strategic priorities and customer objectives.
• Develop and execute content creation and social media strategy, digital marketing, and advertising campaigns that translate complex technologies and mission capabilities into clear value propositions for government audiences.
• Manage website updates, content publishing, and performance optimization.
• Monitor and analyze performance metrics (traffic, engagement, SEO) and recommend improvements.
• Support event marketing, conferences, and industry engagement.

Skills

Marketing strategy

Content creation

Digital marketing

SEO

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Tools

Google Analytics

SEO tools

Marketing automation tools

Job description

About Agile Defense

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That's why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility---leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation's vital interests.

Requisition # 1828

Job Title: Marketing Manager

Location: Hybrid - Mclean, VA

Clearance Level: None Required

Job Description

Agile Defense is seeking a Marketing Manager with experience in the national security and defense industry. This role is responsible for planning and executing marketing initiatives that strengthen brand presence, support business development efforts, and communicate complex technical capabilities.

The ideal candidate combines strategic marketing thinking with hands-on execution. This position works closely with leadership, business development teams, technical subject matter experts, and external partners to produce clear, compelling marketing strategy and materials, plan and execute events, build differentiated thought leadership, and the ability to operate effectively in a highly regulated and customer-facing environment.

Education & Experience

• 8-10 years of marketing experience, preferably in national security, defense, government contracting, or related sectors.
• Proficiency in digital marketing tools, SEO, Google Analytics, and social media platforms.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing proactive communications strategies in large, complex organizations or government environments.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of federal contracting, IT services, digital modernization, and government affairs.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret market data and make informed decisions.

Required Skills

• Collaborate with business development and capture teams to develop and align marketing initiatives with strategic priorities and customer objectives.
• Develop and execute content creation and social media strategy, digital marketing, and advertising campaigns that translate complex technologies and mission capabilities into clear value propositions for government audiences.
• Manage website updates, content publishing, and performance optimization.
• Monitor and analyze performance metrics (traffic, engagement, SEO) and recommend improvements.
• Support event marketing, conferences, and industry engagement.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with UX fundamentals or digital experience best practices.
• Prior experience supporting DoW or federal IT modernization programs.
• Experience advising senior leaders and operating as a trusted communications counselor.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid position: standard sedentary work performed primarily at a computer workstation, including extended periods of screen time, keyboard/mouse use, and virtual collaboration with distributed teams and stakeholders.
• No significant physical strength demands or adverse environmental conditions. Must be able to communicate effectively in virtual meetings, workshops, and presentations.

Our Core Values

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

• Happy - ++Be Infectious.++ Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
• Helpful - ++Be Supportive.++ Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
• Honest - ++Be Trustworthy.++ Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
• Humble - ++Be Grounded.++ Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
• Hungry - ++Be Eager.++ Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
• Hustle - ++Be Driven.++ Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities