Public Sector Marketing Lead – Government & Defense

Aikido-Security; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier tech pay and equity

Job summary

Aikido is seeking a Marketing Manager (Public Sector) to own ASD marketing, shaping messaging for federal and defense buyers, and driving programs from concept to launch. You will collaborate with content, web, PR, events, and demand gen to build campaigns, events, and VIP programs while maintaining fast-paced startup momentum.

You will lead messaging, campaigns, and digital presence for the government vertical, and ensure ASD priorities integrate into broader marketing plans.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience marketing to government, defense, or public sector audiences.

Responsibilities

• Own the marketing strategy and execution for ASD, leveraging Aikido’s broader marketing engine to support a distinct government and defense vertical.
• Partner closely with content, web, PR, events, and demand gen teams to get ASD programs launched.
• Develop messaging and positioning that resonates with federal/government buyers, acting as the internal voice of the government/defense customer.
• Support field marketing efforts around industry events, private dinners, and VIP programs.
• Drive government‑focused content, campaigns, and digital presence.
• Ensure ASD priorities are represented in broader company marketing plans.

Skills

Govt/Defense marketing

Cross-functional marketing

Messaging for gov buyers

Campaign execution

Independent work

Startup environment

DevOps/Cybersecurity experience

Job description

Aikido is seeking a Marketing Manager (Public Sector) to own ASD marketing, shaping messaging for federal and defense buyers, and driving programs from concept to launch. You will collaborate with content, web, PR, events, and demand gen to build campaigns, events, and VIP programs while maintaining fast-paced startup momentum.

You will lead messaging, campaigns, and digital presence for the government vertical, and ensure ASD priorities integrate into broader marketing plans.