Communications and Marketing Specialist

Leidos•Reston, VA

1d•$65,650 - $118,675

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a high-energy communications professional to support the Intelligence sector across external and internal communications. Reporting to the Communications Director, the Specialist partners with the sector communications team to develop and deliver communications that inform, engage and inspire employees while supporting external marketing activations. This hands-on generalist role is suited to a communicator in their second or third job who is eager to grow across multiple disciplines. The role calls for a strong writer with experience leading integrated communications campaigns, a collaborative approach and detail-oriented project management skills to balance priorities in a fast-paced environment. Leidos Intelligence Sector brings together intelligence tradecraft, advanced mission technology and full-spectrum cyber capabilities to support national security missions. With approximately 5,000 employees, it supports intelligence collection and analysis, cyber operations and geospatial intelligence for the U.S. Intelligence Community and Department of War.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or a related field; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
At least 4 years of professional communications experience in internal communications, corporate communications or marketing.
Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills, with attention to detail and tone.
Experience creating content for digital platforms such as intranet, newsletters, social media, presentations and email.
Excellent organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with collaboration platforms such as Teams and SharePoint.

Nice To Haves

Experience in national security or exposure to the U.S. Intelligence Community.
Exposure to marketing campaign execution, trade show communications or external activations.
Familiarity with AP style and corporate communications best practices.
Experience working with or for government contractors, defense or federal technology organizations.
Familiarity with design tools, multimedia or content management systems.

Responsibilities

Support planning and execution of integrated communications campaigns and initiatives aligned with sector business priorities.
Draft, edit and proofread internal and external content, including press releases, talking points, executive communications, articles and digital content.
Assist in developing marketing materials, including fact sheets, web copy, social media content, advertisements and event collateral.
Support media relations by developing media lists, researching reporters, coordinating interviews and tracking media coverage.
Develop and coordinate multimedia content, including photography, short-form videos, graphics and other digital storytelling assets.
Provide communications and logistical support for sector participation in industry trade shows and marketing activities.
Monitor media coverage, industry trends and competitor communications to identify opportunities for proactive storytelling.
Create content for internal channels, including announcements, intranet articles, monthly newsletters and employee engagement campaigns.
Manage sector intranet pages, including posting content and managing responses to employee queries.
Track and analyze internal communications effectiveness and recommend improvements.
Coordinate with the sector communications team and stakeholders such as Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Technology and Business Development.
Work with communications cross-functional teams and corporate partners to align communications with Leidos’ brand, messaging and enterprise priorities.