Benefits:
- Life insurance
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Marketing Account Executive (Federal Government)
We are seeking an experienced Marketing Account Executive with Federal Government experience and 3 years’ account management experience to manage client relationships, lead strategic communications initiatives, and oversee integrated marketing campaigns supporting federal agencies.
We are seeking an experienced Marketing Account Executive with Federal Government experience and 3 years’ account management experience to manage client relationships, lead strategic communications initiatives, and oversee integrated marketing campaigns supporting federal agencies.
This role serves as a liaison between clients and internal teams, ensuring the successful execution of marketing, communications, outreach, public awareness, and digital engagement programs. The ideal candidate has a proven track record managing federal accounts, navigating government stakeholder environments, and delivering exceptional client service while driving measurable results. To be considered, you must be a U.S. citizen, able to pass a background check for security clearance, and available to work on-site in Washington, DC.
Job Duties / Responsibilities:
- Serve as the point of contact for federal government clients, building strong relationships with program managers, internal teams, and other agency stakeholders.
- Lead client meetings, presentations, status updates, and strategic planning sessions while ensuring client objectives, contract requirements, and deliverables are met.
- Manage multiple federal accounts and integrated marketing, communications, outreach, and public awareness campaigns simultaneously.
- Collaborate with creative, digital, social media, and content teams to develop and execute effective, data-driven communication strategies.
- Provide strategic recommendations on messaging, audience engagement, campaign planning, and communication channels.
- Oversee project plans, schedules, budgets, scopes of work, and deliverables to ensure timely and successful execution.
- Monitor contract performance, identify and mitigate project risks, and maintain high levels of client satisfaction.
- Ensure compliance with federal communications guidelines, branding standards, and approval processes.
- Prepare and deliver reports, executive briefings, dashboards, and performance summaries.
- Analyze campaign metrics and KPIs, providing actionable insights and recommendations to optimize results and achieve client goals.
Skills & Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business, Journalism, or a related field.
- 3 years of account management, client services, marketing, communications, or agency experience.
- At least 3 years of experience supporting Federal Government clients or contracts.
- Strong understanding of integrated marketing, digital communications, social media, and public outreach campaigns.
- Experience managing multiple stakeholder relationships in a federal environment.
- Exceptional verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong project management and organizational abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, and client expectations.
- Experience working within a federal contractor, marketing agency, or communications consulting environment is preferred.
- Familiarity with federal contract management and government procurement processes an asset.
- Experience leading public awareness, recruitment, health communications, or stakeholder engagement campaigns preferred.
- Knowledge of digital marketing tools, CRM platforms, and analytics solutions an asset.
- PMP, CAPM, or related project management certification is a plus.
- Active Public Trust or Security Clearance preferred.
Compensation: $65,000.00 - $73,000.00 per year
ECU Communications is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. ECU Communications is a diverse and inclusive company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
About Us
ECU Communications, LLC (ECUCOMM) is a multi-faceted Marketing Communications firm. As a woman-owned and full-service agency, ECU specializes in Digital Communications and cross-cultural services. ECU’s thought leadership and data-driven approaches advance innovation for precision marketing, resulting in meaningful customer experiences across omnichannel communications and delivering valuable data to make informed decisions.
Our Culture
We're an agency where individuals are able to share their expertise and work collectively as a team to provide clients with award-winning campaigns. Our backgrounds, cultures, languages, viewpoints, and experiences are diverse, but mutual respect is our bond.
As a minority and woman-owned small business, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone feels respected and heard. A healthy work-life balance is company policy, and management prides itself on open doors and open minds.
Our Impact
We Stand Together
We're more than just a marketing firm - we're a force for positive change in our community. Our team members regularly organize food drives, volunteer days, and fundraisers, and we're proud to be affiliated with several charitable events and causes. We understand that our success gives us a platform for helping others, and we use it every day.
Our Culture
We're an agency where individuals are able to share their expertise and work collectively as a team to provide clients with award-winning campaigns. Our backgrounds, cultures, languages, viewpoints, and experiences are diverse, but mutual respect is our bond.
As a minority and woman-owned small business, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone feels respected and heard. A healthy work-life balance is company policy, and management prides itself on open doors and open minds.
Our Impact
We Stand Together
We're more than just a marketing firm - we're a force for positive change in our community. Our team members regularly organize food drives, volunteer days, and fundraisers, and we're proud to be affiliated with several charitable events and causes. We understand that our success gives us a platform for helping others, and we use it every day.
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