Director of Marketing & Corporate Communications (Aerospace)

Location: Herndon, Virginia or Seattle, Washington; hybrid with at least two days per week in the office and occasional global travel.

Salary: $175,000–$200,000 per year for candidates in Herndon, VA and Seattle, WA.

Company

hirify.global is a real-time intelligence company operating a space-based intelligence platform that provides satellite imagery, automated analytics, and high-frequency monitoring to government and commercial customers.

What you will do

• Develop and own integrated corporate communications and marketing strategies aligned with growth, capture, and investor priorities.
• Define brand architecture, positioning, and messaging across defense, space, and commercial segments.
• Advise the C-suite on messaging, reputation, stakeholder engagement, executive visibility, speeches, keynotes, op-eds, panels, and thought leadership.
• Partner with Government Relations on congressional, agency, and allied-nation engagement, and support investor, analyst, and industry association communications.
• Direct crisis communications planning and response while managing external PR agency resources, executive reviews, and media relations.
• Prepare spokespersons and collaborate with subject-matter experts to create briefing documents, announcements, imagery, and other campaign assets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Business, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in corporate communications and/or B2B marketing.
• Exceptional writing, editing, executive presence, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven crisis communications experience and sound judgment under pressure.
• Ability to explain and translate complex technology concepts into simple, intuitive narratives.
• Resourcefulness, enthusiasm for learning, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work with and influence cross-functional teams without formal authority.
• Passion for the space industry and understanding of technology and cultural megatrends.
• Eligibility to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance and compliance with U.S. space technology export regulations, including ITAR.

Nice to have

• Defense or aerospace technology experience in the U.S. and internationally.
• Familiarity with the defense acquisition lifecycle and customer decision-making.
• Experience with account-based marketing, marketing automation, and CRM platforms.
• Familiarity with U.S. media law, AP Style, and journalistic principles for newsgathering and publication.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and AD&D insurance; hirify.global pays 100% of employee-only medical, dental, and vision premiums.
• 15 days of PTO, company holidays, floating holidays, paid volunteerism leave, parental leave, and additional leave programs.
• 401(k) pre-tax and Roth options with employer matching, flexible spending accounts, and an employee stock purchase program.
• Professional development, employee assistance, travel assistance, and matching donations.
• Choice of Mac or PC and company-provided swag.