Senior Communications Manager, Homeland Security - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Senior Communications Manager, Homeland Security - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Senior Communications Manager, Homeland Security
Leidos, a leader in national security and technology solutions, seeks a seasoned Senior Communications Manager to drive all communications and marketing for our Homeland Security business area. Reporting to the VP, Homeland Communications Director, you'll elevate Leidos' visibility with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, TSA, CBP, and key partners. This hands-on individual contributor role demands strategic prowess across earned, owned, and paid channels in a high-stakes environment.
Primary Responsibilities
- External & Strategic Communications: Craft press releases, op-eds, social posts, and campaigns showcasing thought leadership in national security and critical infrastructure.
- Media & Executive Support: Build reporter relationships, manage inquiries, draft speeches, talking points, and internal updates for leadership alignment.
- Internal Engagement & Events: Administer intranet pages, support trade shows, town halls, and drive employee awareness of priorities.
- Crisis & Measurement: Counsel on issues, coordinate responses, and deliver metrics to optimize impact.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Communications/PR/Journalism/Marketing + 12+ years in government/tech comms.
- Mastery of writing/editing complex topics into compelling narratives.
- Executive advisory experience, project management, MS Office proficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in aviation security, border protection, or critical infrastructure.
- Established media relations in national security trades.
Local D.C. metro candidates preferred for Reston, VA headquarters. Join Leidos to shape homeland security narratives.
Locations
- Reston, Virginia, United States
Salary
105,300 - 190,350 USD / yearly
105,300 - 190,350 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Exceptional writing and editing (AP style)intermediate
- Strategic communications planningintermediate
- Media relations and pitchingintermediate
- Executive communications and speechwritingintermediate
- Project management in fast-paced environmentsintermediate
- Metrics-driven performance trackingintermediate
- Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint)intermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, Marketing or related field + 12+ years experience (or equivalent) (experience)
- Proven success in integrated communications strategies for government/tech sectors (experience)
- Experience advising senior executives (experience)
- Domain expertise in national security, critical infrastructure, aviation security, or border protection (preferred) (experience)
Responsibilities
- Develop high-impact external content including press releases, op-eds, social media, and website copy
- Design and execute integrated communications/marketing campaigns across earned, owned, paid channels
- Cultivate media relationships, pitch stories, manage inquiries for trade reporters
- Partner with leadership on speeches, talking points, presentations, and internal employee engagement
- Provide issues/crisis communications counsel, event support, and performance measurement/reporting
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range $105,300 - $190,350 USD
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- general: 401(k) matching and retirement plans
- general: Professional development and tuition reimbursement
- general: Flexible work options and paid time off
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Senior Communications Manager, Homeland Security - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Senior Communications Manager, Homeland Security - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Senior Communications Manager, Homeland Security
Leidos, a leader in national security and technology solutions, seeks a seasoned Senior Communications Manager to drive all communications and marketing for our Homeland Security business area. Reporting to the VP, Homeland Communications Director, you'll elevate Leidos' visibility with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, TSA, CBP, and key partners. This hands-on individual contributor role demands strategic prowess across earned, owned, and paid channels in a high-stakes environment.
Primary Responsibilities
- External & Strategic Communications: Craft press releases, op-eds, social posts, and campaigns showcasing thought leadership in national security and critical infrastructure.
- Media & Executive Support: Build reporter relationships, manage inquiries, draft speeches, talking points, and internal updates for leadership alignment.
- Internal Engagement & Events: Administer intranet pages, support trade shows, town halls, and drive employee awareness of priorities.
- Crisis & Measurement: Counsel on issues, coordinate responses, and deliver metrics to optimize impact.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Communications/PR/Journalism/Marketing + 12+ years in government/tech comms.
- Mastery of writing/editing complex topics into compelling narratives.
- Executive advisory experience, project management, MS Office proficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in aviation security, border protection, or critical infrastructure.
- Established media relations in national security trades.
Local D.C. metro candidates preferred for Reston, VA headquarters. Join Leidos to shape homeland security narratives.
Locations
- Reston, Virginia, United States
Salary
105,300 - 190,350 USD / yearly
105,300 - 190,350 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Exceptional writing and editing (AP style)intermediate
- Strategic communications planningintermediate
- Media relations and pitchingintermediate
- Executive communications and speechwritingintermediate
- Project management in fast-paced environmentsintermediate
- Metrics-driven performance trackingintermediate
- Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint)intermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, Marketing or related field + 12+ years experience (or equivalent) (experience)
- Proven success in integrated communications strategies for government/tech sectors (experience)
- Experience advising senior executives (experience)
- Domain expertise in national security, critical infrastructure, aviation security, or border protection (preferred) (experience)
Responsibilities
- Develop high-impact external content including press releases, op-eds, social media, and website copy
- Design and execute integrated communications/marketing campaigns across earned, owned, paid channels
- Cultivate media relationships, pitch stories, manage inquiries for trade reporters
- Partner with leadership on speeches, talking points, presentations, and internal employee engagement
- Provide issues/crisis communications counsel, event support, and performance measurement/reporting
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range $105,300 - $190,350 USD
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- general: 401(k) matching and retirement plans
- general: Professional development and tuition reimbursement
- general: Flexible work options and paid time off
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