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I’m Erin Pittman, a strategic communications professional and PMP-certified project manager with 13 years of experience supporting large federal contracts and 16 years in communications. I excel at guiding cross-functional teams, translating complex programs into clear action, and delivering high-visibility campaigns while maintaining governance and budget discipline. Over my 25-year career, I’ve led initiatives from recruitment marketing for defense programs to public-facing VA, DoD, and veterans’ services communications. I’m passionate about human-centered design, practical process improvements, and collaborative leadership that builds capability and impact for clients and teams.…I’m Erin Pittman, a strategic communications professional and PMP-certified project manager with 13 years of experience supporting large federal contracts and 16 years in communications. I excel at guiding cross-functional teams, translating complex programs into clear action, and delivering high-visibility campaigns while maintaining governance and budget discipline. Over my 25-year career, I’ve led initiatives from recruitment marketing for defense programs to public-facing VA, DoD, and veterans’ services communications. I’m passionate about human-centered design, practical process improvements, and collaborative leadership that builds capability and impact for clients and teams.

Erin Pittman

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I’m Erin Pittman, a strategic communications professional and PMP-certified project manager with 13 years of experience supporting large federal contracts and 16 years in communications. I excel at guiding cross-functional teams, translating complex programs into clear action, and delivering high-visibility campaigns while maintaining governance and budget discipline. Over my 25-year career, I’ve led initiatives from recruitment marketing for defense programs to public-facing VA, DoD, and veterans’ services communications. I’m passionate about human-centered design, practical process improvements, and collaborative leadership that builds capability and impact for clients and teams.…I’m Erin Pittman, a strategic communications professional and PMP-certified project manager with 13 years of experience supporting large federal contracts and 16 years in communications. I excel at guiding cross-functional teams, translating complex programs into clear action, and delivering high-visibility campaigns while maintaining governance and budget discipline. Over my 25-year career, I’ve led initiatives from recruitment marketing for defense programs to public-facing VA, DoD, and veterans’ services communications. I’m passionate about human-centered design, practical process improvements, and collaborative leadership that builds capability and impact for clients and teams.

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I’m Erin Pittman, a strategic communications professional and PMP-certified project manager with 13 years of experience supporting large federal contracts and 16 years in communications. I excel at guiding cross-functional teams, translating complex programs into clear action, and delivering high-visibility campaigns while maintaining governance and budget discipline.

Over my 25-year career, I’ve led initiatives from recruitment marketing for defense programs to public-facing VA, DoD, and veterans’ services communications. I’m passionate about human-centered design, practical process improvements, and collaborative leadership that builds capability and impact for clients and teams.

Skills

Copywriting

Video Advert

Experience Level

Copywriting

Expert

Video Advert

Intermediate

Work Experience

Program Manager at Aptive Resources

October 1, 2022 - Present

Program Manager for recruitment marketing contracts driving student applications. Led integrated communications and social media campaigns, developed messaging and brand narratives, and managed paid media strategy to increase program awareness. Responsible for program budget, staffing, paid media, and travel. Coordinated workflows using Jira Work Management, Meta Business Suite, Meltwater, and Canva. Served as final reviewer for all deliverables and managed daily client communications.

Program Manager at Aptive Resources

October 1, 2022 - Present

Led cross-functional team of 25 supporting DCSA marketing, branding, and recruitment initiatives. Managed internal and external stakeholder relationships and executive briefings. Developed strategic communications, outreach, engagement, and metrics plans. Oversaw $10M contract budget, staffing, and development of digital, video, and print deliverables. Ensured scope adherence and timely delivery through strong federal contracting knowledge.

Program Manager at Aptive Resources

October 1, 2022 - Present

Program Manager for $8M+ communications contract supporting automated benefits initiatives. Led communications teams delivering products for internal and external stakeholders. Facilitated human-centered design sessions supporting benefits automation. Managed contract budget, staffing, schedules, and content management systems. Served as final reviewer for all deliverables; ensured style guide and scope compliance.

Project Manager at The Bowen Group

August 1, 2017 - October 1, 2022

Planned and led contract kickoff meetings and managed day-to-day federal contract operations. Created Program Management Plans and detailed deliverable schedules. Drafted weekly contract updates and supported monthly program review meetings. Rewrote and edited content into plain language for public-facing VA websites. Ghostwrote executive blogs and authored content for VA public communications. Improved processes for the DASD’s front office and developed HR guides, SOPs, and process flow maps to guide operations.

Content Development Lead / Senior Writer at The Bowen Group

January 1, 2013 - August 1, 2017

Led a team of 25+ content developers on Military OneSource website redesign (550+ pieces). Wrote and edited content across DoD platforms including articles, speeches, SOPs, and video scripts. Ghostwrote blogs for White House and DoD. Provided AP and in-house style training; served as editorial quality lead across contracts. Coordinated with Public Affairs to review deliverables; supported multiple contracts including DoD Office of Financial Readiness, MAV, and VA programs.

Director of Therapeutic Recreation Services / Alzheimer’s Unit Coordinator at Ashland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

April 1, 2002 - December 1, 2012

Created and oversaw daily recreation calendar for 190-bed senior facility. Led interdisciplinary team to build and open a 30-bed Alzheimer’s unit. Directed an interdisciplinary staff of more than 40 in unit operations, provided dementia training, and ensured regulatory documentation. Drafted monthly community newsletter, managed budgets, and planned quarterly events.

District Manager at American Diabetes Association

June 1, 2000 - March 1, 2002

Coordinated annual fundraising events in Richmond, cultivated donors and volunteers, drafted sponsorship proposals, and represented the association at events and health fairs. Developed and presented programs to corporations and prepared promotional and media materials.