Director, Communications

The role

You will lead federal-focused communications strategy to help policymakers, defense leaders and the media understand Twenty's technology. You will own the narrative, media relationships and executive communications to build credibility in Washington.

What you will do

• Develop and execute a federal-focused public affairs strategy.
• Translate technical capabilities and national security developments into narratives for federal technology, defense and mainstream outlets.
• Write and edit press releases, executive op-eds, talking points and thought leadership.
• Build and maintain relationships with defense, technology and political journalists.
• Serve as an official spokesperson for Twenty on approved topics.
• Partner with Government Relations on integrated advocacy campaigns.
• Develop and maintain crisis communications plans.
• Prepare executives and technical experts for media interviews, congressional hearings and industry panels.
• Coordinate with Product, Sales and Marketing to keep external messaging accurate.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading public affairs, corporate communications or media relations.
• Deep familiarity with Washington’s political ecosystem, federal technology policy and defense terminology.
• Established, referenceable relationships with reporters covering Capitol Hill, the Pentagon and federal IT.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Demonstrated ownership of communications strategy and execution.
• Sound judgment when communicating about sensitive topics.

Nice to have

• Experience in defense, aerospace or technology.
• Experience coordinating public affairs campaigns with government relations around legislative or policy priorities.
• Experience with crisis or issues communications involving government contracts, cybersecurity or national security.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options.
• Life / AD&D, disability coverage options.
• Paid parental leave for eligible full-time employees.
• 12 weeks for birthing parents, 4 for non-birthing parents, 6 weeks for adoptive, foster, or intended parents through surrogacy.
• Paid holidays and flexible PTO.
• 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options.
• HSA/FSA options, dependent care FSA.

Before you apply

• This role is limited to U.S. citizens.
• Some positions may require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

About the company

Founded in 2024, Twenty Technologies industrializes offensive cyber operations for the U.S. and its allies. The company is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.