Public Relations Manager

Job Title: Public Relations Manager

Job Category: Communications

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity: CACI is seeking an experienced Public Relations Manager to join the Corporate Communications team. This role will help shape and execute CACI's public relations strategy, securing meaningful earned media coverage that strengthens the company's reputation and positions CACI as a technology leader in the aerospace and defense industry. The Public Relations Manager will serve as a trusted communications advisor, partnering with executives, subject matter experts, marketing leaders, and external agencies to develop compelling stories, drive earned media coverage, and position CACI leaders as authoritative voices in the aerospace and defense market.

This position is located onsite in Reston, VA.

Responsibilities:

Develop and execute proactive earned media initiatives that support CACI's business priorities and strengthen its reputation in the aerospace and defense industry.

Support development of the strategic communications editorial calendar and identify opportunities to amplify CACI thought leadership and innovation stories.

Create executive talking points, key messages, briefing materials, Q&As, and media preparation resources.

Write and manage press releases, corporate announcements, and supporting media materials, ensuring accuracy, newsworthiness, and timely execution. Research, write, and coordinate bylined articles, opinion pieces, feature stories, and contributed content for company leaders and subject matter experts.

Cultivate and maintain relationships with trade, regional, national, defense, technology, and business media representatives.

Proactively pitch compelling stories, secure media interviews and coverage, and manage incoming media inquiries.

Partner with Digital Content, Marketing, Investor Relations, and Employee Communications teams to ensure message consistency across internal and external channels.

Collaborate with CACI’s external public relations partner to execute outreach campaigns, media engagement programs, and thought leadership initiatives.

Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and emerging issues to identify communications opportunities and potential risks.

Measure and report earned media performance, including coverage quality, message penetration, audience relevance, and progress against PR objectives.

Support rapid-response communications and reputational issues management activities when needed.

Serve as a backup to Strategic Communications leadership and support executive visibility initiatives across the enterprise.

Qualifications: Required:

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, or a related field.

8+ years of experience in public relations, media relations, corporate communications, journalism, or strategic communications.

Documented success securing substantive earned media coverage in national, business, technology, or industry publications.

Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Experience preparing senior executives for media interviews, speaking engagements, and public appearances.

Proven ability to translate complex technical, government, or business topics into compelling content for external audiences.

Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and communications measurement tools.

Experience supporting communications programs within the government contracting, defense, intelligence, national security, or technology sectors. Established relationships with defense, government, technology, or business media outlets.

Experience supporting executive visibility programs and thought leadership campaigns.

Experience working with public relations agencies and managing agency performance.

Knowledge of media monitoring, media measurement, and reputation

Preferred:

Experience working within a publicly traded company environment.

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What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range :

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is: $94,400 - $198,200

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.