VP, Marketing & Communications

Akima, LLC; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid PTO

Job summary

Akima, LLC seeks an experienced Vice President of Marketing & Communications to drive brand strategy, executive alignment, and growth in the federal contracting sector. You will lead a diverse team across marketing, communications, design, and stakeholder engagement, reporting to the COO.

The role emphasizes thought leadership, data-driven marketing, and cross-functional collaboration to elevate Akima's market presence and shareholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years in marketing, communications, and industry engagement with federal contracting focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead marketing and communications strategy to elevate Akima's brand and engagement.
• Direct branding initiatives and position Akima as a federal sector leader.
• Collaborate with SMEs to develop thought leadership across platforms.
• Utilize analytics to optimize programs and allocate resources.
• Oversee internal communications and crisis communications planning.
• Represent Akima at industry events and manage stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Executive leadership

Brand strategy

Stakeholder engagement

C-level collaboration

Digital marketing

Campaign analytics

Content development

Public relations

Team leadership

Federal market knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing/communications/business

Tools

Marketing analytics tools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced leader to fill the role of Vice President, Marketing & Communications. This position demands a proactive, highly motivated individual who will spearhead our efforts to elevate Akima's brand portfolio, enhance shareholder and employee engagement, and ultimately propel company growth. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of marketing, communications, and industry engagement, particularly within the federal contracting sector.

The Vice President, Marketing & Communications will play an integral role in shaping our growth trajectory as a leader within the CEO’s executive leadership team. You will lead a diverse team of marketing, communications, creative design, and stakeholder engagement professionals, providing vision, mentorship, guidance, and individual support.

This position will report to Akima’s COO.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes comprehensive marketing strategies tailored to target audiences and channels to enhance Akima's visibility, reputation, and brand recognition.
• Directs branding initiatives to effectively position Akima as a leader in the Federal sector, differentiating it from its competitors and establishing thought leadership.
• Strategizes and collaborates with company subject matter experts to develop compelling thought leadership for dissemination through various platforms including publications, speaking engagements, and webinars.
• Utilizes sophisticated analytics tools to continually monitor and optimize marketing program outcomes, including strategic allocation of resources and program adjustments based on detailed analysis of historical performance data and results.
• Leverages digital marketing tools and analytics to drive results through social media outreach and engagement initiatives. Stays abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and methodologies in digital marketing, content creation, and social media to drive effective marketing campaigns.
• Drives innovation in identifying and seizing emerging opportunities within the Federal market, continually enhancing go-to-market strategies from a marketing standpoint in response to evolving market dynamics.
• Identifies and prioritizes industry groups, professional societies, conferences, trade events, and other outreach and networking activities to enhance Akima's brand visibility and industry influence. Represents Akima at selected activities, including membership engagement and industry initiatives, as deemed appropriate.
• Leads and manages all internal corporate events, oversees company charitable initiatives and events, manages shareholder programs, and coordinates select employee outreach initiatives such as recruiting campaigns and employee events.
• Develops and implements internal communication strategies to ensure alignment and engagement across the organization, fostering a cohesive company culture and effective dissemination of key messages.
• Oversees crisis communications planning and execution, ensuring timely and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders during challenging situations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of messaging and branding across all internal and external communications channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, business administration, or a related field from an accredited university. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in marketing, communications, and industry engagement, with a focus on federal contracting. Demonstrated track record of success and achievement in previous roles.
• Experience working directly with a CEO for executive communication planning and execution.
• Strong understanding of branding principles and strategies for promoting organizational reputation and brand identity. Proven experience in developing and implementing effective branding initiatives.
• Experience developing and executing full lifecycle marketing plans including creating content that drives demand and engagement. Track record of delivering successful marketing campaigns with measurable results.
• Proficiency in digital marketing, including knowledge of emerging trends, technologies, and methodologies for digital marketing, content creation, and social media. Experience in utilizing digital marketing tools and analytics to drive results.
• In-depth knowledge of federal contracting processes and regulations.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, manage stakeholders effectively, and communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong foundation in navigating complex corporate cross-functional teams to drive and accomplish strategic goals and visions.

Job ID

2026-24540

Work Type

Hybrid

Pay Range

$175,000 - $315,000 plus incentives

Benefits

• Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima is not just another global enterprise and federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Akima, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, Akima provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, Akima delivers agile solutions in the core areas of facilities, maintenance, and repair; information technology; logistics; protective services; systems engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E); and construction.

As an Akima employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.