Marketing Associate

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.

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Noblis is seeking an experienced Marketing Associate to join our dynamic team in Reston, VA. As our Marketing Associate, you ll shape our external brand presence across digital channels, social media, thought leadership, and strategic communications. Your mission? Turning complex science and technology into stories that inspire, inform, and connect. You ll grow our audience, amplify our experts, and create meaningful moments that position Noblis as a leader in mission-driven innovation.

If you love crafting content that resonates, building engagement that matters, and watching your strategy turn into real results, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

• Develop and execute organic social media strategy across Linked In, Meta, You Tube, and emerging social platforms to grow audience engagement and help position Noblis as a Science & Technology powerhouse.
• Lead thought leadership content development, identifying opportunities for executive visibility, bylined articles, speaking engagements, and expert commentary.
• Manage external digital presence including content strategy, SEO optimization, and user experience for noblis.org.
• Collaborate with media relations to amplify press coverage, secure earned media placements, and respond to reporter inquiries.
• Drive competitive intelligence efforts, monitoring industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities for brand differentiation.
• Support integrated marketing campaigns including the Noblis 30th Anniversary initiative with creative briefs, content development, and performance tracking.
• Partner with Internal Communications, Creative Services, and Marketing Operations to ensure brand consistency and measurable impact across all external channels.
• Analyze campaign performance metrics and provide data-driven recommendations to optimize engagement, reach, and ROI.
• This is a hybrid role, with 1 to 2 days on-site per week.

• Bachelor s degree with 3 years of experience OR Master s degree with 1 year of experience OR Associate degree with 6 years of experience OR High School diploma with 9 years of related experience.
• Degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• Experience in digital marketing, social media management, or external communications.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Proven track record developing and executing successful social media and content marketing strategies with measurable results.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills with ability to translate complex technical concepts into compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
• Experience with social media management tools, web analytics platforms (Google Analytics), and content management systems.

• Experience in government contracting, technology, or science-focused organizations.
• Familiarity with SEO best practices, paid digital advertising, and marketing automation platforms.
• Ability to support in-person events, activities, and initiatives, as needed.
• Active U.S. government security clearance or ability to obtain one.

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.

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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

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. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in…