Senior Director of Marketing & Communications

United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation
Herndon, VA, 20192, USA

Marketing
Full-time
marketing strategy
communications
brand management

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The Senior Director of Marketing & Communications leads USGIF's marketing, brand, and communication strategies to increase visibility, engagement, and growth across programs and events. This role requires developing integrated campaigns, managing PR and media relations, overseeing content and editorial plans, and analyzing performance metrics. The position demands strong strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution in a hybrid work environment with occasional travel.

Job Summary: The Senior Director of Marketing & Communications leads the execution of USGIF’s marketing, brand, and communications activities. This role enhances the Foundation’s visibility, strengthens engagement with members and partners, and supports growth across programs and events. The ideal candidate blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution and thrives in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Responsibilities: Develop and implement integrated marketing and communications strategies aligned with USGIF’s mission and goals. Oversee content creation, brand messaging, editorial planning, storytelling, and thought leadership, and advertising across platforms. Lead and organize campaigns that grow audience reach, deepen engagement, and support membership, events, and community initiatives. Manage PR, media engagement, and partnership communications. Own the editorial calendar and ensure alignment across teams. Analyze performance metrics to inform strategy. Position Qualifications: 8+ years in marketing, communications, or related fields; nonprofit or GEOINT experience a plus. Proven experience building and executing strategic communications plans. Strength in storytelling, brand positioning, and cross-channel marketing. Excellent writing, editing, and project management skills. Proficiency with HubSpot Marketing Pro and content marketing best practices. Willingness to be involved in hands-on execution of tasks. Work Environment & Travel: Hybrid work model with regular in-office presence in Herndon, VA (usually Tuesdays). Occasional morning and evening events in DMV. All USGIF employees are expected to travel one week a year to our annual GEOINT conference. Additional travel of up to 1–3 weeks per year, nationally; rare international travel. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. and stand/walk during on-site event production days. USGIF offers a generous benefits package, including 100% paid individual employee health care, 401(k) with match, hybrid work environment, AND a performance-based bonus of up to 15%Interested in applying? Email cover letter and resume to hr@usgif.orgDeadline to apply 1-5-26PandoLogic. Category:Marketing & Biz Dev, Keywords:MARCOM Director, Location:Herndon, VA-20192

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