Senior Manager, Business Group Internal Communications

SAIC•Reston, VA

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a strategic, creative, and highly experienced Internal Communications leader to help shape and execute our communications strategy across our three business groups. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution and can translate business priorities into compelling narratives that engage, inform, and inspire a distributed workforce. This leader will play a critical role in shaping how we connect with employees across diverse environments, including those with limited access to traditional communication channels. You will help elevate the employee experience through consistent messaging, innovative delivery approaches, and impactful storytelling. As a trusted advisor to senior leaders, you will bring both executive presence and strong business acumen, partnering closely across the organization to drive clarity, alignment, and connection through impactful communications.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in internal communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field
Proven ability to operate as a strategic partner to senior executives, with strong executive presence and judgment
Demonstrated experience reaching and engaging a distributed, customer-facing workforce through effective communication channels and tools
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complex ideas into compelling narratives
Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and quality across all communications
A creative and innovative mindset, with a willingness to think differently, challenge the status quo, and test new approaches
Ability to operate with agility and pace in a dynamic, evolving business environment
Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across functions, business groups, and levels
Passion for communications and a demonstrated ability to energize and engage employees
Familiarity with digital and multimedia communications tools and platforms

Responsibilities

Shape and drive internal communications strategy in partnership with senior communications, marketing and business group leadership
Ensure communications align with and reinforce SAIC’s strategic priorities, mission, and culture
Design and implement innovative approaches to reach and engage employees with limited access to traditional communications channels.
Develop and execute integrated, multi-channel communications plans and initiatives that improve consistency, visibility, and engagement across the business group workforce
Create compelling content across formats, including executive messaging, speeches, presentations, articles, videos, and digital communications
Translate complex business strategies into clear, engaging, and actionable messaging for employees
Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, providing guidance on messaging, tone, delivery, and audience engagement
Partner cross-functionally to ensure consistency across internal and external communications and branding
Contribute to the editorial calendar and enterprise communications rhythm to ensure alignment with business group initiatives
Support business group events, including town halls, leadership meetings, and employee engagements
Champion storytelling that highlights employee contributions, strengthens culture, and connection across the workforce
Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in how we communicate