Strategic Communications Analyst

Leidos • Linthicum, MD

12h

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 Strategic Communications Specialist to work in our Linthicum, MD location. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) mission. In this mission we provide comprehensive operational, analytical, technical, forensic, and program management support to DC3, specifically the Plans and Policy organization. Join a team where your "greatest work" isn't just a slogan—it’s our daily standard. Contract Status: Proposal Phase/Contingent Upon Award. Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret required. We are not able to sponsor the clearance requirement. What you'll be doing: The Strategic Communications Specialist implements and facilitates strategic communications in support of DC3, enabling strategic, operational, and tactical communication efforts to enhance internal and external messaging and outreach. This role coordinates and executes marketing communication initiatives, including public relations, special events management, advertising, and brand awareness, while developing and maintaining communication standards across multiple channels such as periodicals, web services, publications, presentations, and digital platforms. The Specialist supports the development and distribution of news and informational content for internal and external audiences, produces and disseminates communications products and services in accordance with applicable service level agreements, and assists the DC3 Public Affairs Office in documenting strategic, operational, and tactical engagements within standard operating procedures to support operational efficiency and continuity of operations. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: February 25, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: Pay Range $82,550.00 - $149,225.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 12 years or relevant experience or a Masters degree and 6 or more years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience in Intelligence or Cyberspace communications and/or Federal and/or DoW policies and procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Active DoD Secret required. We are not able to sponsor the clearance requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting the DC3 strategic communications mission.

Responsibilities

• implements and facilitates strategic communications in support of DC3, enabling strategic, operational, and tactical communication efforts to enhance internal and external messaging and outreach
• coordinates and executes marketing communication initiatives, including public relations, special events management, advertising, and brand awareness, while developing and maintaining communication standards across multiple channels such as periodicals, web services, publications, presentations, and digital platforms
• supports the development and distribution of news and informational content for internal and external audiences
• produces and disseminates communications products and services in accordance with applicable service level agreements
• assists the DC3 Public Affairs Office in documenting strategic, operational, and tactical engagements within standard operating procedures to support operational efficiency and continuity of operations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level