Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions, supporting critical missions across defense, intelligence, energy, and civilian sectors. Our people are our competitive advantage, driven by purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and communities. We are currently seeking a VP, Marketing and Communications to support our Energy and Environment Division.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and direct execution of a marketing communications strategy that is purposeful, comprehensive, and measurable in support of the brand, corporate strategy, and business and growth objectives.
Provide strategic marketing and communications counsel to the Group president and leadership team on media relations, crisis preparedness and management, and legislative initiatives. This includes anticipating and identifying challenges and emerging issues that may affect Amentum's and the Group's reputation and proactively developing strategies to address them.
Provide marketing counsel and deliverables to the Group and business lines to help achieve strategic growth and financial objectives.
Partner and collaborate with Amentum Marketing and Communications senior leaders and teams to ensure a coordinated communications approach, resulting in a consistent brand experience across the enterprise.
Oversee the development and execution of marketing communications strategy to position the Group as a market and thought leader, maximize positive exposure, and achieve brand and product awareness, including digital campaigns, advertising, sponsorships, trade shows, and events. Ensure all materials related to corporate marketing, advertising, and sponsorship meet Amentum brand standards and are consistent with corporate messaging.
Partner with Group Business Development and business line leaders on campaigns to position the team to win recompetes and key pursuits, and strategically open new markets for growth.
Develop and implement a recruitment marketing strategy and targeted campaigns to help the Group attract new talent across diverse geographies and skill sets.
Have the ability to represent the Group as its chief spokesperson with the media and other key stakeholders on public issues that affect the company and the competitive environment in which we operate.
Direct the development and implementation of an effective global media relations program aligned with overall Amentum messaging to promote positive coverage of the company and to convey its strategic themes and differentiating capabilities to a broad audience. Build and nurture trusted relationships with key external stakeholders.
Continue to enhance the company's presence and engagement with digital tools, including the company website and a range of social media platforms.
Using multiple communication channels leads to the development and execution of a sustainable internal communications program that increases employees' understanding and support of Amentum's vision, mission, values, and initiatives; one that meets employees' needs and interests and inspires and drives engagement.
Drive the Group's community investment program, including corporate sponsorship, charitable giving, community relations, and compliance with all corporate policies. The program seeks to meet company goals of community partnership, responsible stewardship of resources, and to strengthen our employees' connection to our mission, our strategy, and the community.
Demonstrate alignment with the Group's cultural principles and model safe, inclusive, and ethical behavior.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and minimum 15 years of progressive marketing or communications experience in an organization, and excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Position requires a thorough understanding of government contracting/customers.
Must be articulate with executive presence, creative and forward-looking, a decision-maker, a change agent, and have a demonstrated track record of success developing and executing successful communication programs and driving business growth and concrete results for an organization.
Maintains an expansive network with relevant media and stakeholders and understands all aspects of the business.
Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to foster collaborative decision-making; and strong relationship-building skills are required.
Position may require travel.
Position may require the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance.
Compensation Details:
200,000-300,000
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment @type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
04/29/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .
