Internal Communications Lead

Two Six Technologies•Arlington, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future. We are growing and we are looking for an Internal Communications Lead to join our People Team. In this exciting role you will contribute in significant ways to the company’s overall success, focused on ensuring our employees are kept informed, engaged, and motivated; improving our employee’s affiliation to our brand and helping to retain our greatest asset – our people. You will collaborate across the company, engage with key stakeholders to communicate through numerous channels, elevate our mission, values and culture and develop detailed plans supporting strategic communications, employee engagement and managing change. This is a hybrid position working from our Herndon, VA or Arlington, VA office a couple days per week.

Requirements

5+ years of work experience as a Communications Assistant, Communication Specialist, or similar role
Solid knowledge with social media platforms and social media marketing
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field
Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills, as well as the ability to source stories from leaders and employees
Ability to develop communication strategies that engage our greatest asset – our employees
Ability to suggest new communication vehicles and approaches that push boundaries
Strong relationship building skills to engage leaders and employees across the company
You will need to possess the confidence to present new ideas and explain our communication approach

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a Government Contracting company

Responsibilities

Work closely with leaders across the company to establish key company messages
Assist in establishing an internal communications strategy; assess results and adjust tactics accordingly
Elevate our mission, values, and culture while shaping robust communication plans that assist employees in managing, embracing, and implementing change
Ensure company initiatives and projects are successfully and consistently communicated to employees and stakeholders
Plan, edit and write content for a variety of internal communication mediums, such as our TST Hub (intranet), monthly CEO newsletter, All Hands Events and Board Presentations
Ensure internal communications messages are consistent across all mediums and for different departments of the company
Ensure internal communication messages are consistent with external communication messages
Storyboard or translate ideas to the creative team or external vendors as needed to further align our content to our Two Six Technologies brand
Assist in delivering presentations at company events
Draft messages or scripts from Sr. Leaders for presentation to employees in written or spoken form
Assist Leadership Team and Key Personal in developing professional brands on key social media platforms
Respond to feedback from staff and adjust communications content accordingly
Assist in responding to crisis situations which affect company perception and reputation