Chief of Staff to Chief Communications & Marketing Officer

Leidos•Reston, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief of Staff to the Chief Communications & Marketing Officer (CCMO) plays a critical role in driving strategic priorities, operational execution, efficiency, and executive alignment across the Communications, Marketing and Washington Operations (CMWO) organization. This role serves as a strategic advisor, integrator, and force multiplier to the CCMO, translating enterprise priorities into action, anticipating challenges, driving decisions and accountability. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, an exceptional communicator, and a highly organized operator with experience in corporate communications, marketing, business development, corporate strategy, business operations or related fields. The work location is Leidos Global Headquarters in Reston, VA.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of related experience. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree requirements.
Proven track record managing complex projects, events, and cross-functional initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a large, matrixed organization and collaborate with senior leaders and diverse stakeholders.
Strong corporate communications, brand, and marketing acumen, with experience preparing executive-level materials.
Highly organized, analytical, and resourceful, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
Ability to influence, build trust, and drive alignment across senior leaders and functions without relying on formal authority.
Resilient and adaptable, with flexibility to work extended hours as required.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Leidos systems and digital tools, including Workday, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, CVENT, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

Partner with the CCMO to set and execute the organization's strategic agenda, ensuring alignment with company objectives and providing recommendations informed by business priorities, market trends, and competitive insights.
Establish disciplined mechanisms to prioritize, track, escalate, and drive closure of commitments
Lead special projects and initiatives that improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and impact of the CMWO organization.
Work closely with HR and Finance to support CMWO budgeting, staffing plans, and related operational processes.
Anticipate emerging challenges, organizational risks, competing priorities, and decision points for the CCMO.
Apply sound judgement to determine what requires the CCMO’s attention vs. what can be resolved through the Leadership team
Pressure-test plans and recommendations and service as a candid thought partner
Partner with the CCMO Executive Assistant to manage the organization's business rhythm, key timelines, leadership meetings, and all-team meetings, including agendas, materials, and follow-up actions.
Support the CCMO in developing key internal and external messages, speeches, presentations, reports, and other executive communications.
Help shape and maintain a consistent corporate narrative aligned with the company's mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities.
Partner with leaders across CMWO and other corporate functions, including Finance, HR, and IT, to advance cross-functional priorities and initiatives.
Serve as a liaison across the CMWO organization, its senior leaders, internal stakeholders, and organizational teams to ensure priorities, decisions, and key messages are communicated consistently.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve team efficiency, structure, workflows, well-being, project management, internal communication, and decision-making.
Lead change management for new initiatives, process improvements, and organizational shifts.