Chief Creative Marketing Officer

The Chief Creative Marketing Officer (CCMO) is a key member of the executive leadership team, reporting directly to the Chief Growth Officer. This is a creative role responsible for shaping, amplifying, and protecting the company’s brand reputation and narrative—both externally across markets and internally among employees. The CCMO will lead a high-performing team across marketing, branding, communications, digital engagement, and internal communications to ensure the company is consistently positioned as a science and technology thought leader, trusted partner, and employer of choice. The ideal candidate will have exceptional leadership, writing and creative skills; production pedigree and multimedia/digital expertise. This position is a hybrid position with flexibility to work in our Reston VA headquarters 2-3 days per week.

Responsibilities
Shape and execute an integrated marketing and communications strategy that elevates the company’s brand as a leader in science, technology, and innovation.

Partner with the CEO, CGO, CTO and CXO to align brand narrative with corporate strategy, growth priorities, and technology.

Reimagine and amplify a mission-driven powerhouse brand known for scientific excellence, innovation, ethics, and integrity.

Build and mentor a next-generation marketing team fluent in AI-driven content, experiential design, and digital influence.

Lead cross-functional campaigns that translate complex technical concepts into accessible, inspiring messages for multiple audiences — customers, partners, media, and talent.

Expertly apply marketing analytics, AI, and automation tools to continuously optimize spend, reach, and impact.

Champion innovation marketing, thought leadership, and brand differentiation in emerging technology domains (AI, quantum, cybersecurity, advanced analytics, etc.).

Evolve and protect the corporate brand identity and powerhouse talent — ensuring consistency, modernity, and alignment with science and technology leadership.

Create compelling storytelling frameworks that humanize innovation, showcase mission impact, and communicate value across civilian, defense, and intelligence markets.

Build a thought leadership platform that elevates executives and subject matter experts through white papers, podcasts, video series, and keynote visibility.

Partner with R&D and innovation teams to showcase technical achievements and translate them into market-ready narratives.

Lead the creation of multimedia content experiences — video, AR/VR demonstrations, interactive web assets — that bring science and technology to life.

Experiment with new media formats (e.g., AI-generated content, immersive storytelling, social video) to reach and engage modern audiences.

Build a highly informed, inspired, and connected workforce through strategic internal communications and employer branding.

Develop campaigns that celebrate innovation, inclusion, and corporate purpose.

Partner with HR and Talent Acquisition to drive recruitment marketing and position the company as an employer of choice for top technical talent.

Build and lead a high-performing, digitally fluent marketing and communications organization.

Foster a culture of creativity, experimentation, and agility.

Continuously scan the horizon for new trends, tools, and technologies that can sharpen marketing impact.

Required Qualifications
10-15 years of relevant experience in a highly creative and fast-paced environment

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, digital communications, public relations or related field

Experience with high visibility public platforms and securing high profile speaking and engagement at marquee conferences, earned media, industry-leading recognition opportunities, and the creation of curated, thought leadership events

Modern aesthetic with strong design, web, and social presence that is visually and experientially consistent with a future forward S&T brand

Experience in government contracting

Experience with the following tools and platforms:

Marketing automation and CRM

Digital Analytics and AI

Social media management and listening

High fidelity multimedia content creation, design, and collaboration

Multi-channel digital experience design and SEO optimization

Event, webinar, and engagement

Internal communication and employer branding

Governance, project and budget management

Desired Qualifications
Master’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations or related field

AI literacy

Tech fluency

Media relations expertise

Change management expertise

Experience with mergers and acquisitions

Effective and persuasive communication and presentation skills

Storytelling, video workflows and multimedia content to align branding with digital campaigns

Experience building teams and driving enterprise-wide initiatives

Business acumen, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, reliability and sound judgment

Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Experience working with a federal government contractor is a plus

Overview
Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation’s toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients’ most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis – About Us.

Why work at a Noblis company?
Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

*Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements

Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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