Draft and edit communication materials tailored to government audiences, including press releases, pitches, media alerts, blog posts, bylines, award submissions, and briefing materials.
Design and review content for public sector–focused announcements, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and message alignment with broader corporate and policy narratives.
Build brand and reputation awareness in the public sector through campaigns that drive engagement across PR, social, and other marketing channels.
Manage and maintain public sector award submissions, speaker opportunities, and thought leadership programs to elevate Tanium’s presence in government forums.
Develop proactive public sector–focused media pitches and maintain relationships with trade media, government‑focused reporters, and industry influencers.
Partner with external PR agencies to support day‑to‑day execution, rapid response opportunities, and public sector‑specific campaigns.
Collaborate with stakeholders across public sector sales, federal affairs, product marketing, legal, and corporate communications to ensure tight alignment of messages and narratives.
Track, measure, and report on PR and social performance metrics related to public sector campaigns.
Perform other related duties as assigned in support of Public Sector Communication and the broader communication team.

Requirements

BA or BS in Marketing, PR, Communication, English or equivalent industry experience
Minimum of five years of experience in communications, public relations, external affairs, or a related field
Prior experience in a communications role within a technology company, public sector organization, or government agency (local, state, federal, or military) is strongly preferred.
Experience supporting public sector audiences, government programs, or cybersecurity-related topics is a plus.
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to distill complex topics into clear, compelling messages.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Creative thinker who proactively identifies new communication opportunities and approaches.
Genuine interest in cybersecurity, public sector missions, and protecting critical infrastructure.

Benefits

medical, dental and vision plan
family planning benefits
health savings account
flexible spending account
transportation savings account
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
life, accident and disability coverage
business travel accident insurance
employee assistance programs
disability insurance
other well-being benefits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

public relationscommunicationscontent creationmedia pitchingcampaign managementperformance metrics trackingthought leadershipbrand awarenessgovernment communicationscybersecurity

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationpresentation skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailproject managementcreative thinkingrelationship managementcollaborationstrategic thinking

Certifications

BA in MarketingBA in PRBA in CommunicationBA in English