Director, Communications (Cybersecurity)

Location: Arlington, VA, United States; onsite. Limited to U.S. citizens due to U.S. government contract and security requirements. Some positions may require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance; any active clearance requirement will be listed in the role description.

Base salary: $175,000–$220,000 annually. Estimated total compensation: $229,000–$307,000.

Company

hirify.global Technologies, founded in 2024 and headquartered in Arlington, industrializes offensive cyber operations and builds cyber capabilities and intelligence products for the U.S. Government and its allies.

What you will do

• Develop and execute federal-focused public affairs strategy for policymakers, defense leaders, and relevant media.
• Translate technical capabilities and national security developments into accurate narratives for federal technology, defense, and mainstream outlets.
• Write and edit press releases, executive op-eds, talking points, and thought leadership on AI, cybersecurity, and defense procurement.
• Build relationships with defense, technology, and political journalists; lead media outreach and serve as an approved spokesperson.
• Partner with Government Relations on advocacy campaigns aligned with legislative priorities, including the NDAA cycle.
• Develop crisis communications plans, monitor political and media developments, prepare executives and technical experts for high-stakes engagements, and coordinate accurate external messaging with Product, Sales, and Marketing.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience leading public affairs, corporate communications, or media relations.
• Deep familiarity with Washington’s political ecosystem, federal technology policy, and defense terminology.
• Established, referenceable relationships with reporters covering Capitol Hill, the Pentagon, and federal IT.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, including turning complex technical information into clear, persuasive public narratives.
• Demonstrated ownership of communications strategy and execution, including executive messaging, media engagement, and hands-on content development.
• Sound judgment when communicating about sensitive topics and the ability to work effectively with senior leaders and technical experts.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice to have

• Experience in defense, aerospace, or technology.
• Experience coordinating public affairs campaigns with government relations around legislative or policy priorities.
• Experience with crisis or issues communications involving government contracts, cybersecurity, or national security.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability coverage options.
• Paid parental leave for eligible full-time employees: 12 weeks for birthing parents, 4 weeks for non-birthing parents, and 6 weeks for adoptive, foster, or intended parents through surrogacy.
• Paid holidays and flexible PTO.
• 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options, plus HSA/FSA and dependent care FSA options.
• Benefits vary by location, role, and eligibility; full plan details are provided during the interview and offer process.

Hiring process

• Apply and share your interest in the role.
• Reasonable accommodations are available during the hiring process upon request.