via Adp
$120K - 200K a year
Execute media campaigns, pitch to defense publications, draft high-level messaging, and coordinate with government relations.
At least 5+ years in defense communications, excellent writing skills, and familiarity with national security policy.
Senior Communications Manager Company Overview Hanwha Defense USA (HDUSA) develops and supplies advanced ground and sea combat systems to strengthen the capabilities of the United States. As HDUSA expands its manufacturing, engineering, and program execution footprint across multiple defense portfolios, the company is investing in enterprise systems that support compliant U.S. Government contracting, scalable manufacturing operations, and modern digital transformation initiatives. Location Arlington, Virginia (Rosslyn HQ) Position Summary Hanwha Defense USA seeks an energetic and experienced Senior Communications Manager to execute media campaigns across the defense ecosystem. This role will require aggressive earned-media pitching to mainstream and defense publications, ghostwriting thought-provoking op-eds, coordinating messaging campaigns at defense and national security conferences, drafting talking points for high-level company executives, working extensively with our government relations team, and much more. The ideal candidate will have experience in the U.S. government or defense industry, familiarity with industrial or national security policy, exceptional writing skills, and working relationships with reporters in the defense/national security sector. Required skills * At least 5+ years working in communications for the Pentagon, Capitol Hill, or defense industry. * Experience working in a fast-paced environment and on quick deadlines. * Creative, out-of-the-box storytelling. * Excellent writing skills to draft talking points, presentations, opinion pieces, memos, and media pitches. * Understands the global national security/foreign policy space. Why join us? * Be part of a globally recognized leader in defense. * Animate policy outcomes through the industrial capacity and operational excellence of a dynamic company that is constantly innovating. * Work with a growing team committed to world-class excellence. * Competitive compensation package, including comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.
This job posting was last updated on 2/19/2026