Communication Specialist

Leidos•Linthicum Heights, MD

7d•$82,550 - $149,225

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Communications, Public Affairs, or related field
Experience supporting cybersecurity or intelligence missions
Experience coordinating protocol-sensitive engagements
Adobe Creative Cloud
Microsoft Office Suite
Web content management systems

Responsibilities

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.