Campaign Manager

Leidos; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a mid-level Campaign Manager to design, plan, and execute strategic communications campaigns, coordinating with sponsors and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a TS/SCI with Poly, a Bachelor's degree and 8+ years in communications or related fields, with two years of external-facing projects. Preference for Master's in related field and multi-channel campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 8+ years in communications or related fields.
• TS/SCI with Poly required.
• Two years external-facing communications projects or related work.
• Familiarity with Sponsor's processes, procedures, and systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and planning of strategic campaigns using established frameworks.
• Develop and coordinate Campaign Management Briefs for Sponsor review and approval.
• Manage relationships with Sponsor partners and stakeholders for campaign execution.
• Prepare formal written products and brief Sponsor leadership as directed.
• Coordinate with MOE Analysts to align campaigns with sponsor objectives and data.

Skills

Strategic communications

Stakeholder coordination

Campaign management

Data-driven planning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Leidos is seeking a mid-level Campaign Manager to support the design, planning, and execution of strategic communications campaigns. Will develop campaign products, coordinate with stakeholders, and contribute to operational planning using established strategic frameworks. Candidate should have experience in communications or strategic communications operations, familiarity with Sponsor processes and systems, and the ability to perform both independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supporting the design and planning of strategic communications campaigns using established frameworks, incorporating data-driven approaches to inform operational planning
• Developing and coordinating Campaign Management Briefs for Sponsor review and approval
• Managing relationships with Sponsor partners and stakeholders, facilitating integration of capabilities into campaign execution
• Preparing formal written products and supporting verbal briefings to Sponsor leadership as directed
• Coordinating with MOE Analysts to ensure campaign designs incorporate effectiveness data and align with Sponsor objectives.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a TS/SCI with Poly to be considered.
• Must have a Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience
• Five (5) years of experience contributing to communications activities (account-based marketing, public relations, digital media, advertising, and/or journalism) or Five (5) years of experience contributing to military. Either of which must contain two (2) years of experience contributing to external-facing communications projects.
• Familiarity with Sponsor's processes, procedures, and systems for conducting and documenting operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, business administration or other related communications discipline
• Experience supporting a wholistic integrated/multi-channel communications campaign, on behalf of the Sponsor.

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Original Posting:

October 26, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

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