SME Strategic Communications Specialist

This Department of War enterprise data and analytics program delivers mission-critical capabilities that enable leaders across the Department to make faster better-informed decisions using trusted data at scale. Leidos Digital Modernization sector is seeking an experienced SME Strategic Communications Specialist to support the delivery enhancement and adoption of enterprise data and analytics products used across multiple DoD organizations.

In this role you will work alongside government partners engineers and other industry teammates to translate operational and strategic requirements into scalable production-ready solutions. You will contribute directly to product planning execution and continuous improvementhelping ensure capabilities are delivered efficiently aligned to mission priorities and positioned for sustained success.

This position offers the opportunity to work on a high-visibility enterprise program at the intersection of data analytics and emerging AI technologies. Ideal candidates are motivated by mission impact comfortable operating in complex stakeholder environments and interested in building deep domain expertise while delivering capabilities with real-world national security outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategic communications plan aligned to program objectives and stakeholder needs.
• Design develop and deliver executive-level briefings presentations and communication materials.
• Support program-wide communications related to WDP capabilities roadmap and mission impact .
• Coordinate and execute stakeholder engagement activities including briefings workshops and outreach events.
• Translate complex technical concepts (e.g. data platforms AI/ML DevSecOps) into clear and compelling messaging.
• Collaborate with Customer Success Product Engineering and Program Management teams to align messaging and communications.
• Develop and maintain communication artifacts including slick sheets reports videos and digital content.
• Analyze stakeholder feedback and communication effectiveness to inform continuous improvement.
• Support development of program narratives and messaging frameworks that drive adoption and user engagement.
• Ensure consistency of messaging across all communication channels and stakeholders.
• Provide recommendations to program leadership on communication strategies and stakeholder engagement approaches.
• Support coordination of internal and external communications across Government and partner organizations.
• Participate in SAFe ceremonies as needed to align communications with program execution cycles.

Basic Qualifications:

• Active Secret clearance.
• Bachelors degree in Communications Public Relations Marketing Business or related discipline and 1215 years of relevant experience OR Masters degree in a related field and 1013 years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience in strategic communications stakeholder engagement or program communications.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in strategic communications or a related field.
• Experience developing executive-level communication materials and messaging strategies.
• Experience translating complex technical or program information into clear actionable communications.
• Experience working in large-scale cross-functional environments.
• Experience leading strategic communications efforts for large-scale Federal or DoD technology programs.
• Experience preparing executive-level briefings and strategic messaging for senior leadership.
• Experience in developing and implementing communication plans.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear mission-focused messaging.
• Experience supporting change management or enterprise adoption initiatives.
• Strong understanding of software change management processes.
• Proven ability to lead stakeholder engagement and customer relationship management.
• Experience with service portfolio and catalog management.
• Experience operating within SAFe or large-scale Agile frameworks supporting enterprise systems.
• Strong written verbal and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical skills to generate and maintain customer and user metrics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Strong project management skills.
• Experience supporting DoD or Federal programs.
• Familiarity with FINOPS and service level agreements.
• Familiarity with AI/ML and data analytics platforms.
• Experience supporting communications for data analytics or AI/ML programs.
• Experience supporting service portfolio communications and service level messaging.
• Experience developing digital media content (e.g. videos interactive content).
• Experience supporting customer success stakeholder engagement or change management initiatives.
• Familiarity with Agile or SAFe environments.
• Experience implementing stakeholder engagement metrics and analytics.
• Relevant certifications in communications marketing or change management.

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