Communication Specialist

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.

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The Opportunity

Are you ready to shape the future of global security The Intelligence Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Communication Specialist to work in our Linthicum MD location. This is an exciting opportunity to support a U.S. Government partner responsible for enterprise messaging stakeholder engagement and executive this mission we provide comprehensive communications branding and public affairs support that strengthens mission visibility and alignment. You will help shape executive-level messaging coordinate outreach initiatives and enhance digital presence. This role plays a critical part in communicating complex policy and operational initiatives to diverse audiences.

Join a team where your greatest work isnt just a sloganits our daily standard.

Contract Status: Proposal Phase/Contingent Upon Award.

Security Clearance: U.S. Citizenship with an Active or Current DoD Secret required. We are not able to sponsor the clearance requirement.

What youll be doing:

The Communication Specialist develops communication strategies and messaging products supporting enterprise initiatives. Responsibilities include drafting executive briefings managing digital content platforms and coordinating outreach campaigns. The individual works closely with stakeholders to gather feedback align messaging with strategic objectives and facilitate effective communication across federal audiences.

They prepare presentations and visual materials to convey complex policy and operational issues and respond to inquiries from leadership partners and external stakeholders.

Needed Experience Skills and Education:

• Bachelors degree and 812 years of experience in strategic communications. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

• Experience supporting federal or defense organizations

• Strong writing editing and presentation skills.

Clearance Needed:

U.S. Citizenship with an Active or Current DoD Secret required. We are not able to sponsor the clearance requirement.

Preferred Experience Skills and Education:

• Masters degree in Communications Public Affairs or related field

• Experience supporting cybersecurity or intelligence missions

• Experience coordinating protocol-sensitive engagements

Preferred Tool Experience:

• Adobe Creative Cloud

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Web content management systems

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Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.