Federal Communications Manager at Neros Technologies in Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Company: Neros Technologies
- Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Posted: Sep 23, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $110,500 – $154,500 USD
- Experience: 6+ years
Overview
The Federal Communications Manager will lead efforts to build relationships with defense related think tanks and journalists who influence how Congress, the Pentagon, and the Executive Branch view programs related to Neros’s suite of capabilities. This position will partner with the Marketing Team t…
Responsibilities
- The Federal Communications Manager will lead efforts to build relationships with defense related think tanks and journalists who influence how Congress, the Pentagon, and the Executive Branch view programs related to Neros’s suite of capabilities. This position will partner with the Marketing Team to build the Neros brand through messaging campaigns, social events, and white papers tailored for government audiences.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in federal communications within Congress, executive branch, or defense related journalism
- Understanding of the U.S. defense ecosystem, including DoD procurement, congressional appropriations, and national security policy
- Strong existing relationships with think-tanks and national level journalists
- Proven ability to translate complex technical issues into compelling narratives
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and public speaking skills
- Experience in a private sector company
- Legislative and Executive Branch experience (preferably DoD)
- Photography and videography skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Skills
Required
- Federal communications
- Understanding of U.S. defense ecosystem
- DoD procurement knowledge
- Congressional appropriations knowledge
- National security policy knowledge
- Excellent communication
- Negotiation
- Public speaking
Preferred
- Experience in private sector company
- Photography and videography skills
Benefits
- The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Neros' total compensation package.
About Neros Technologies
Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment. As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We’re hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years.