Communications Professional

Leidos is seeking a high-energy communications professional to support the Intelligence sector with a mix of external and internal communications responsibilities.

This is a hands-on, generalist role well-suited for a communicator in their second or third job who is eager to grow their expertise across multiple disciplines.

Primary Responsibilities

• External Communications and Marketing:

+ Support the planning and execution of integrated communications campaigns and initiatives aligned with sector business priorities. + Draft, edit, and proofread content for internal and external audiences, including press releases, talking points, executive communications, articles, and digital content. + Assist in the development of marketing materials, including fact sheets, web copy, social media content, advertisements, and event collateral. + Support media relations activities, including 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.

• Internal Communications & Employee Engagement:

+ Create content for internal channels, including announcements, intranet articles, monthly newsletters, and employee engagement campaigns. + Manage Intranet pages for the sector, including posting content and managing response to employee queries. + Track and analyze internal communications effectiveness and provide recommendations for improvement.

• Collaboration & Alignment:

+ Coordinate closely with the sector communications team and key sector stakeholders, such as Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Technology, and Business Development. + Work with communications cross-functional teams and corporate partners to ensure alignment with Leidos' brand, messaging, and enterprise priorities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
• 4+ years of professional communications experience (internal, corporate communications, or marketing).
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail and tone.
• Experience creating content for digital platforms (e.g., intranet, newsletters, social, presentations, email).
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with collaboration platforms (Teams, SharePoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

The Leidos Intelligence Sector brings together intelligence tradecraft, advanced mission technology, and full-spectrum cyber capabilities to support some of the nation's most critical national security missions.

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.