Communications Specialist & Program Analyst

Leidos; United States; Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Communications Specialist & Program Analyst to support DOE/NNSA, handling executive correspondence, briefings, and strategic communications. You will work daily in the DOE Forrestal Building in Washington, DC with some telework options based on client needs and classified work volume.

The role emphasizes editing, proofreading, high‑quality writing, and coordination with senior leadership across Defense Programs and DOE/NNSA. A Top Secret/DOE Q clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Active DOE Q or DoD Top Secret clearance; required for the position.
• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of related work experience.
• Experience supporting federal government programs (e.g., DHS, DOE, DoD).
• Excellent copy-editing and proofreading skills.
• Excellent writing skills; a sample may be requested.
• Self-starter attitude with ability to follow correspondence requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to track and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with DAAG, NNSA Executive Secretariat to facilitate review, concurrence, and approval of policy and position papers.
• Develop, review, and refine executive-level materials including briefs, speeches, talking points, and other communications.
• Support execution of DAAG priorities by coordinating responses and preparing high-quality documents and presentations.
• Develop clear, concise written products for senior leadership across DP and DOE/NNSA.
• Monitor incoming DP correspondence; determine scope and assign tasks; assist with research on geo-political, technical, and economic issues.
• Provide initial review of replies drafted by DP components and recommend revisions; assist with correspondence for review/signature.
• Manage DP communications tracking and interagency coordination with DAAG, DOE, and NNSA Secretariats.
• Collaborate with congressional and intergovernmental affairs and public affairs for RFIs and related activities.
• Manage control of classified documents and assist with records management and classified material.
• Provide administrative support to Nuclear Weapons Council staff including document control and related processes.

Skills

Copy-editing

Writing

Interpersonal skills

Task management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

***Must have an active DOD Top Secret or active DOE Q clearance. Active, meaning the individual granted a clearance is briefed and currently occupies a position for which the clearance is required.***

Leidos is hiring a full-time Communications Specialist & Program Analyst to support the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA). The successful candidate will provide direct support for managing, editing, and distributing all executive correspondence including congressional reports, inquiries, letters/memorandum, read-ahead materials, proposed remarks, and other strategic communications. You'll be in the center of all Defense Programs (DP) activity. You'll work daily in the DOE Forrestal Building in Washington, DC, although some telework options may be available, based on client needs and volume of classified work.

What You’ll Do:

• Coordinate with the Deputy Administrator's Action Group (DAAG), NNSA Executive Secretariat, and DOE Executive Secretariat to facilitate the review, concurrence, and approval of policy and position papers, joint NNSA/DOE and Department of Defense (DoD) reports, and other decision documents requiring executive action by the Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs (DADP), NNSA Administrator, or Secretary of Energy.
• Collaborate with program offices and subject matter experts to develop, review, and refine executive-level materials, including briefings, speeches, talking points, and other communications supporting the NNSA Administrator, DADP, and senior leadership, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with established policies.
• Support the execution of DAAG priorities by coordinating responses to executive actions, strengthening communication and organizational processes, and preparing high-quality documents, presentations, and speeches for the DADP.
• Develop and refine clear, concise, and impactful written products for senior leadership across Defense Programs (DP) and DOE/NNSA, while identifying opportunities to enhance standard operating procedures and improve the quality and consistency of executive communications.
• Monitor and review all incoming DP correspondence; make an initial determination of the scope of the subject matter and office of primary responsibility; and make office task assignments, track progress, and provide guidance on content and format. Assist in researching, identifying, and analyzing geo-political, technical, and economic issues that must be addressed in responding to correspondence.
• Provide initial review of replies drafted by various components of DP, analyze written products for clarity, ensure conclusions reached are consistent with the facts presented, and recommend revisions. Assist in the preparation of correspondence for review/signature by NNSA senior leadership.
• Work with the DAAG and DOE and NNSA Executive Secretariats to manage and track DP communications and monitor intra- and interagency coordination.
• Collaborate with NNSA's Offices of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs and Communication to support congressional, intergovernmental, and public affairs activities as it relates to DP, including managing and supporting DP responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) by Members of Congress, senior Administration officials, and the public/media.
• Manage control of classified documents produced by the customer, NWC, and the nuclear security enterprise. Assist with records management and classified material, property management, classified removable electronic media management, use control site coordination, accountability for Sigma 14 and 15 access, and vault custodian.
• Provide administrative and operational support to Nuclear Weapons Council (NWC) staff, including management and maintenance of the NNSA Executive Action Officer website, document control, and associated administrative processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Active DOE Q or a DoD Top Secret security clearance
• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of related work experience
• Experience supporting federal government programs (e.g., DHS, DOE, DoD)
• Excellent copy-editing and proofreading skills
• Excellent writing skills (sample may be requested)
• Self-starter attitude and ability to follow correspondence requirements
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to track and prioritize multiple tasks
• Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting DOE or NNSA programs; has an understanding of the Nuclear Security Enterprise
• Experience interacting with senior-level government officials and stakeholders, including an Executive Secretariat
• Experience coordinating with senior-level program managers

Salary Range for this position: $105,000 to $112,000

Pay Range:

Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement

More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.