Senior Communications Manager, Defense Agencies IT

Reston, VA (Hybrid)

$105K/yr – $190K/yrSenior Level12+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

A senior communications role focusing on integrated strategy, stakeholder-facing and leadership communications, internal engagement, digital/media, events, and enterprise alignment. Requires extensive experience in government-facing environments and strong writing, judgment, and project management. The role emphasizes cross-team coordination and measurable impact across multiple channels.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Integrated Communications Strategy Develop and implement comprehensive communications strategies supporting the business area and DES and GSMO II programs. Align communications efforts with program objectives, customer priorities, and enterprise messaging frameworks. Ensure consistent, credible positioning of Leidos’ performance and mission impact across all channels. Develop and deploy communications across multiple mediums and channels, including internal and external digital tools, video, social, marketing tools, etc
  • Customer-Facing Communications Serve as the communications interface with DISA and other government stakeholders on joint communications initiatives. Develop customer-facing communications to support program milestones, performance updates, and after-action initiatives. Engage directly with senior-level government customers to coordinate messaging and ensure alignment.
  • Executive & Leadership Communications Provide strategic communications counsel to senior business and program leaders. Ghostwrite executive communications and strategic thought-leadership content, capturing authentic voice and style. Develop leader messaging, presentations, speeches, and talking points for internal and external engagements.
  • Internal Communications & Employee Engagement Lead employee engagement and organizational change communications initiatives across the Business Area. Plan and execute regular town halls and leadership forums. Develop and publish content for both program-specific and broader Leidos audiences. Ensure employees remain informed, aligned, and connected to mission objectives.
  • Digital & Social Media Lead social media content strategy and campaigns for the business area in alignment with corporate standards. Leverage digital platforms to reinforce customer confidence and employee engagement.
  • Events & Program Support Provide communications planning and execution support for virtual and in-person meetings, trade shows, events, and major initiatives. Facilitate outreach campaigns and stakeholder engagement activities.
  • Media Relations, Issues Management & Reporting Develop media relations strategies to support Business Area contract wins, program successes and external storytelling efforts. Provide communications support for sensitive or high-visibility issues in coordination with corporate teams. Deliver timely, accurate responses to communications and reporting requests from both Leidos leadership and government customers. Measure and report on all communications effectiveness to demonstrate impact and inform future strategies.
  • Enterprise Alignment Maintain strong coordination with Sector team and Corporate Communications and Marketing teams to ensure brand consistency and integration. Identify opportunities to integrate Business Area initiatives into broader enterprise communications efforts.
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Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead, visit careers.leidos.com for our latest opportunities.

Founded in 1969
Reston, Virginia, USA
36K employees (954 in marketing)
78% recommend to a friend
87% CEO approval

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Headcount Trend

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
562 (2% of company)
Median Career Experience
15 years
Median Tenure
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Funding

Last Raise
Post IPO Debt, 1 years ago

Funding History

  • Feb 2025
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