Public Relations & Media Strategy Manager
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Job Location:
Reston, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 112000 - 179000
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Responsibilities
We are seeking a Public Relations & Media Strategy Manager to help shape Peratons national narrative and amplify the impact of programs essential to the security and prosperity of the United States.
The PR & Media Strategy Manager plays a central role in developing and delivering communications that reinforce Peratons mission partnership with the federal government. This position leads day-to-day media relations prepares executives for high-visibility engagements and drives external storytelling tied to modernization national resilience program performance and responsible stewardship of taxpayer resources.
The ideal candidate is a strong writer and media strategist with experience supporting government programs and senior leaders in high-stakes environments.
Key Responsibilities
Proactive Media Relations & Storytelling
- Develop and execute media strategies that highlight Peratons mission impact program performance and contributions to national security and modernization priorities.
- Build and maintain relationships with national defense technology and federal-policy reporters.
- Draft and pitch stories that reinforce the value of federal modernization secure digital infrastructure innovation and operational readiness.
- Draft media materials including: press releases statements op-eds media advisories and reporter briefing documents.
Executive Visibility & Government-Focused Messaging
- Prepare senior leaders for interviews Capitol Hill engagements industry forums and national events.
- Develop talking points speeches and briefing packets aligned with federal priorities such as accountability efficiency modernization and mission effectiveness.
- Support messaging around contract wins program milestones and major government partnerships.
Strategic Communications & Public Trust
- Shape content that reinforces Peratons commitment to transparency ethics and responsible management of federal investments.
- Highlight programs and initiatives advancing national security cyber resiliency border protection federal health modernization and critical infrastructure improvement.
- Support issues management and rapid-response communications including drafting holding statements and Q&A for time-sensitive matters.
Campaign & Program Support
- Develop communications campaigns supporting major program announcements customer engagements federal events and industry tradeshows.
- Collaborate with BD program leaders and SMEs to craft messaging that clearly articulates Peratons value to government stakeholders.
- Produce content for digital channels including newsrooms LinkedIn and functional landing pages.
Monitoring Insights & Reporting
- Track national and federal-policy media trends competitive activity and coverage relating to modernization cybersecurity infrastructure defense and government reform.
- Deliver regular reporting to leadership on media performance sentiment and reputation trends.
- Recommend strategies that strengthen Peratons visibility and alignment to federal mission objectives.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in public relations communications journalism political science or related field.
- 10 years of experience in PR media relations federal communications or related discipline.
- Strong media pitching skills and established relationships with reporters covering government defense technology or national affairs.
- Proven ability to craft clear compelling messages for government audiences and complex technical subjects.
- Experience preparing executives for high-stakes interviews and national-level engagements.
- Ability to operate with discretion urgency and precision in a mission-driven environment.
- US Citizenship
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in defense intelligence homeland security or federal civilian sectors.
- Understanding of federal modernization priorities mission delivery frameworks and reform-oriented initiatives.
- Active clearance or ability to obtain one.
Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
EEO
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Revenue Cycle Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Algebra
- MailChimp
- Media Relations
- Social Listening
- Relationship Management
- Customer relationship management
- Medicare
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
About Company
Peraton provides innovative solutions for the most sensitive and critical programs in government today, developed and executed by scientists, engineers, and other experts.
