Communications Specialist - Senior

Leidos Inc; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

11 paid Holidays

401K with 6% company match

Flexible schedules

Education and Training Support

Job summary

Leidos Inc. in McLean, Virginia, seeks a Senior Communications Specialist to lead strategic communications for the Intelligence Sector Analysis Solutions Business Area (ASBA). You will develop, edit and coordinate high-visibility materials, speeches and leadership messages for senior audiences.

Work closely with design and web teams to ensure accurate, timely information across platforms. A TS/SCI with polygraph is required, and the role offers competitive benefits and a path for professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 18+ years of relevant experience; 10+ with a Masters or 24+ years without a degree.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
• Experience producing executive-level communications for senior audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic communications support for requirements including strategy, leadership messaging, talking points, speeches, remarks, and executive communications.
• Own Weekly Activity Report lifecycle from inputs to final delivery.
• Support internal and external events with messaging and materials; provide post-event summaries.
• Primary author for fact sheets, articles, emails, newsletters, and website content.
• Prepare assignments and drafts from SMEs and leadership.
• Research, write, edit, format, and QA publish-ready products across platforms.
• Ensure accuracy, readability, tone, and accessibility compliance.
• Rewrite submissions to improve organization and flow while preserving intent.
• Prepare and edit speeches, scripts, and testimony for senior executives.
• Advise leadership on messaging clarity and delivery.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

MS Office

SharePoint

Adobe Creative Cloud

Executive communications

Speech writing

Team collaboration

Strategic communications

Leadership messaging

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Tools

MS Teams

Content management

Job description

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Senior Communications Specialist in our Intel Sector Analysis Solutions Business Area (ASBA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in Analysis Solutions!

Must have an active TS/SCI Polygraph up front (this is firm).

Job Description

Supports the Intelligence Community customer by leading strategic communications support, including the development, preparation, production, coordination, and editing of high-visibility products. Serves as an independent self-starter and communications SME who can plan and execute work with minimal oversight. Responsible for end-to-end support for strategic communications requirements, including logistics, writing, collection, coordination, and delivery of the Weekly Activity Report, as well as internal and external event support. Collaborates closely with design and web teams to ensure accurate, timely information flow across platforms and products.

Responsibilities

• Leads strategic communications support for customer requirements, including strategy and planning documents, leadership messaging, talking points, speeches, remarks, and executive communications.
• May own Weekly Activity Report lifecycle, including collecting inputs, drafting/editing content, coordinating reviews, managing version control, and delivering final products on schedule.
• Supports internal and external events by coordinating logistics, developing messaging and supporting materials, and producing post-event summaries or follow-on communications as needed.
• Serves as the primary author for fact sheets, articles, email messaging, newsletter content, marketing copy, website content, and other communications products, as required.
• Prepares assignments and drafts based on input from subject matter experts and leadership direction.
• Researches, writes, edits, formats, and conducts quality checks for products intended for hardcopy and electronic publication, including dissemination across multiple platforms.
• Ensures accuracy, consistency, readability, tone, and accessibility compliance appropriate to the medium and audience.
• Rewrites and refines submissions to improve organization, clarity, grammar, and flow while maintaining intent and tradecraft standards.
• Prepares and edits speeches, scripts, testimony materials, and formal statements for senior executives for live or recorded delivery.
• Advises and coaches leadership on messaging clarity and presentation delivery when requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 18+ years of relevant experience, 10+ with a Masters or 24+ years of relevant experience without a degree.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
• Demonstrated experience producing executive-level communications, including leadership messaging, talking points, speeches, and written products for senior audiences.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and simply.
• Proven ability to operate independently, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality products under time constraints.
• Experience coordinating across stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams, including design and web support.
• Familiarity with accessibility and publication standards and applying them to written and web-based products.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Teams, SharePoint).
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud tools to support content development and coordination.

#ASBA

Original Posting:August 4, 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 $105,300.00 - $190,350.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and 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.