Job Description
 The National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL), a fast-growing rapid acquisition company, is looking for an enthusiastic, outgoing self-starter to manage our marketing and membership activities. NSTXL helps the U.S. government, military and civilian agencies, identify and solicit advance technology in fields such as energy, advanced battery, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, AR/VR, and training simulation. We create and execute a custom-tailored marketing plan for each of these opportunities. The successful candidate would manage a team that execute these marketing campaigns. NSTXL also has active brand campaigns for itself and its clients on LinkedIn, Google, other social media platforms as well as traditional media.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and vision to the marketing function, developing and executing comprehensive strategies that align with organizational goals, drive prototype acquisition, and support business development efforts.
- Oversee and lead the membership, branding, communication, program marketing, and event services teams, ensuring collaboration, alignment, and high-performance execution across all areas of responsibility.
- Direct the development and implementation of strategic marketing plans, utilizing data-driven insights to evaluate performance, track results, and adjust strategies to achieve success.
- Manage the marketing budget, allocating resources effectively, monitoring return-on-investment, and ensuring profitability while meeting organizational objectives.
- Drive strategic communication and public relations efforts, including overseeing OTA content, press outreach, speaking engagements, videos, podcasts, and multimedia channels to expand awareness and strengthen NSTXL’s voice in the market.
- Lead and optimize digital marketing strategies, including managing the company website, social media platforms, SEO, paid media strategies, and campaign analysis to increase visibility, engagement, and membership acquisition.
- Act as a key advisor to executive leadership on market trends, competitive positioning, and growth opportunities, ensuring strategic marketing plans align with organizational objectives.
- Lead membership engagement strategies, including overseeing processes related to applications, renewals, cancellations, customer support, education, and resources to ensure member satisfaction and retention.
- Strategically oversee all membership-related operations, including enhancing member experiences, increasing membership growth, and implementing educational and resource initiatives to support member onboarding and long-term satisfaction.
- Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate marketing team members, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and results-driven culture.
- Ensure strategic oversight of all program marketing and event services, managing the full event lifecycle while creating live and virtual experiences that align with NSTXL’s mission and customer engagement goals.
- Represent the organization as a marketing leader at industry events, conferences, and speaking opportunities, advancing the organization’s reputation and market influence.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field; MBA or relevant master’s degree preferred
- 10+ years of progressive experience in senior marketing leadership role, including managing large teams (20+ employees) and significant budgets ($7M+)
- 15+ years of experience working in marketing with client facing responsibilities.
- Experience leading team of 20+ employees.
- Must be a US citizen with an ability to get security clearance
- Significant experience managing multimillion-dollar budgets and external vendor partnerships, ensuring ROI and alignment with strategic goals.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build, scale, and lead high-performing marketing teams. A hands-on leader who can both provide strategic direction and roll up their sleeves to support the team as needed. Skilled in strategic planning, resource allocation, and people management.
- Advanced knowledge of digital brand awareness, demand generation, ABM processes, and marketing automation tools. Proven ability to translate complex topics into impactful marketing campaigns that drive program objectives.
- Deep understanding of customer service principles, including needs assessment, quality standards, and customer satisfaction evaluation. Expertise in crafting marketing strategies that resonate with diverse audiences.
- Ability to translate complex subjects into compelling marketing campaigns that drive program objectives.
- Experience overseeing membership operations, including engagement, satisfaction, and retention strategies. Skilled at managing live and virtual events to align with organizational priorities and customer engagement.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to advise executive leadership and represent the organization as a thought leader at industry events.
- Familiarity with defense industry practices, government contracting, and OTA processes is strongly preferred.
- Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to unexpected requests in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable advising executive leadership on market trends, competitive positioning, and growth opportunities.
- Confidence in learning new technologies quickly, with mastery in marketing automation and a keen eye for design.
- Works effectively with internal and external stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and alignment to achieve organizational goals.
Location
Remote
Travel
Travel for this position is estimated up to 40%
Accommodations
Please contact us if you need any assistance or accommodations during the interview process.
What We Offer
We strive to be one of the best places to work in America. We offer competitive salaries and benefits that include:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance – company pays 90% of premiums for individual coverage and 71% of premiums for family coverage!
- Basic Life & AD&D policy company paid!
- Flexible work hours
- Generous PTO
- 11 Floating holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Remote work structure
- 401(k) with employer match
- Wellness plan
- Mental health support
- Community sponsorships
- Donation matching
- Professional development
Come join the team that is helping to pave the way for innovative technology advancement!