Senior Communications Manager, Homeland Security

Senior Communications Manager, Homeland Security at Leidos summary:

Senior Communications Manager for Leidos' Homeland sector will lead integrated external and internal communications, media relations, executive communications, events, crisis response, and measurement to elevate the company's visibility with DHS, TSA, CBP, and allied partners. This hands-on individual contributor role requires developing content across earned, owned, and paid channels, advising senior leadership, and ensuring alignment with corporate brand and employee engagement.

Candidate needs 12+ years in communications/public relations with strong writing, project management, and experience supporting national security, critical infrastructure, or government customers; location preference is the Washington, D.C. metro area.

Description

Leidos is seeking a seasoned communications powerhouse to lead all communications and marketing activities for a key national security and critical infrastructure-focused business area in our Homeland sector. Reporting to the Vice President, Homeland Communications Director, this individual will develop and execute integrated strategies that elevate our visibility, strengthen our reputation, and position Leidos as a trusted leader with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, key agencies such as the Transportation Security Administration and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and allied partners.

This is an experienced, hands-on individual contributor role for developing and executing integrated strategies across earned, owned, and paid channels. The role will manage complex communications projects and priorities across teams, serving as a strategic advisor to senior leadership while maintaining alignment with corporate brand standards. The successful candidate will bring exceptional writing skills and excellent judgment along with their proven marketing expertise.

The ideal candidate will reside in the Washington, D.C. metro area and work in the Leidos Global Headquarters in Reston, VA. Strong preference will be given to local candidates.

Primary Responsibilities

• External Communications:
  Develop high-impact content (press releases, op-eds, feature articles, website copy and social media posts) that demonstrates thought leadership and supports business and campaign objectives.
• Strategic Communications Planning:
  Design and implement comprehensive, integrated communications and marketing campaigns that reinforce Leidos’ leadership in national security and technology.
• Media Relations:
  Working closely with corporate and media colleagues, develop proactive media engagement, including cultivating relationships with trade reporters, pitching stories, managing inquiries and coordinating public statements.
• Executive & Leadership Communications:
  Partner with business area leadership to draft and refine speeches, talking points, presentations and commentary for homeland security focused audiences, conferences and publications. Create clear, compelling internal communications that keep employees informed about business priorities, sector achievements and leadership perspectives. Collaborate with Corporate Communications to drive employee engagement and ensure message alignment.
• Internal Communications & Employee Engagement
  Develop internal communications that inform and engage employees around business priorities and customer impact, ensuring internal audiences are considered and aligned as a core stakeholder group. Act as primary administrator for select intranet pages, ensuring information is accurate, current and engaging.
• Events & Thought Leadership:
  Develop messaging and provide on-site support for major trade shows, customer forums, employee town halls and industry events.
• Issues & Crisis Communications:
  Provide counsel and content support for sensitive issues, including drafting holding statements and coordinating responses with leadership and corporate teams.
• Collaboration & Alignment:
  Coordinate with the broader Corporate Communications team, other sector and business area communicators and external partners (e.g., national security associations, coalitions) to ensure consistency and maximize visibility.
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