Communication Specialist

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

The Opportunity

Are you ready to shape the future of global security? The Intelligence Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Communication Specialist to work in our Linthicum, MD location. This is an exciting opportunity to support a U.S. Government partner responsible for enterprise messaging, stakeholder engagement, and executive communications. In this mission, we provide comprehensive communications, branding, and public affairs support that strengthens mission visibility and alignment. You will help shape executive-level messaging, coordinate outreach initiatives, and enhance digital presence. This role plays a critical part in communicating complex policy and operational initiatives to diverse audiences.

Join a team where your "greatest work" isn't just a slogan-it's our daily standard.

Contract Status: Proposal Phase/Contingent Upon Award.

Security Clearance: U.S. Citizenship with an Active or Current DoD Secret required. We are not able to sponsor the clearance requirement.

What you'll be doing:

The Communication Specialist develops communication strategies and messaging products supporting enterprise initiatives. Responsibilities include drafting executive briefings, managing digital content platforms, and coordinating outreach campaigns. The individual works closely with stakeholders to gather feedback, align messaging with strategic objectives, and facilitate effective communication across federal audiences.

They prepare presentations and visual materials to convey complex policy and operational issues and respond to inquiries from leadership, partners, and external stakeholders.

Needed Experience, Skills, and Education:

• Bachelor's degree and 8-12 years of experience in strategic communications. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

• Experience supporting federal or defense organizations

• Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills.

Clearance Needed:

U.S. Citizenship with an Active or Current DoD Secret required. We are not able to sponsor the clearance requirement.

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education:

• Master's degree in Communications, Public Affairs, or related field

• Experience supporting cybersecurity or intelligence missions

• Experience coordinating protocol-sensitive engagements

Preferred Tool Experience:

• Adobe Creative Cloud

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Web content management systems

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.