Public Sector Marketing Manager — Gov & Defense

Aikido Security; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Flexible hours

Open and informal atmosphere

Job summary

Aikido Security is seeking a Marketing Manager (Public Sector) to own ASD marketing, shaping how government and defense buyers see our products. You’ll drive messaging, campaigns, events, and cross-functional execution for this vertical.

You will collaborate with content, web, PR, events, and demand gen teams to launch programs that speak the federal buyer language and accelerate adoption across government channels.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience marketing to government, defense, or public sector audiences.
• Broad, cross-functional marketing background across channels including content, events, digital, web, and campaigns.
• Strong understanding of government/defense messaging and buyer nuances.
• Ability to operate independently and move work forward across teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the marketing strategy and execution for ASD, leveraging Aikido’s marketing engine to support government and defense verticals.
• Partner with content, web, PR, events, and demand gen teams to launch ASD programs.
• Develop messaging and positioning that resonates with federal/government buyers, acting as the internal voice of the government/defense customer.
• Support field marketing 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

Messaging development

Cross-functional collaboration

B2G campaigns

Content strategy

Public sector communications

Job description

Aikido Security is seeking a Marketing Manager (Public Sector) to own ASD marketing, shaping how government and defense buyers see our products. You’ll drive messaging, campaigns, events, and cross-functional execution for this vertical.

You will collaborate with content, web, PR, events, and demand gen teams to launch programs that speak the federal buyer language and accelerate adoption across government channels.