Launch Communications Coordinator - TS/SCI with Poly

Leidos; Denver, Colorado Springs (CO, CO); On-site; USD 72,150 - 130,425; Full time

Job summary

A national security technology firm in Colorado Springs is seeking a Launch Communications Coordinator to support complex launch projects. The ideal candidate must be a US citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance and possess a relevant degree. Responsibilities include project planning, technical writing, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure successful launches. The position offers a salary range of $72,150.00 - $130,425.00.

Qualifications

• US Citizen with active TS/SCI clearance.
• BS/BA degree and specific years of experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Support the customer’s launch planning process.
• Collaborate with launch customers on communications requirements.
• Lead projects through customer milestones and reviews.

Skills

US Citizenship with TS/SCI clearance

Project planning and scheduling

Technical writing

Collaborative teamwork

Analytical skills

Education

BS degree in relevant field

Masters degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Project

SharePoint

ServiceNow

Job description

Overview

The National Security Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Launch Communications Coordinator located at Schriever SFB, CO. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the Ratchet Launch mission. As the Launch Communications Coordinator you will support complex planning, scheduling, and execution of Ratchet Launch projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the customer’s launch planning process by providing requirements definition and project planning support.
• Collaborate with launch customers to define launch communications requirements, engineer solutions, and develop supporting documentation.
• Develop project plans, schedules and timelines.
• Lead project through customer milestones and reviews.
• Perform technical writing on project documentation.
• Track project tasks and action items.
• Develop and present briefings as required.
• Produce project status reports.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all engineering and maintenance documentation required to support a launch project.
• Collaborate with technicians to ensure IT requirements are met.
• Assist technicians to ensure readiness of systems to support launch activities.
• Collaborate with configuration management team to ensure accuracy and completeness of CM documentation such as facility maps, site floor plans, rack elevations, patch panel, equipment shelf layouts, system overviews, circuit drawings.
• Attend working groups (WGs), Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs) and participate in Integrated Product Team (IPTs).
• Assess staffing requirements and IT deployment delivery times to identify lead times.
• Support launch communications testing and rehearsal activities.
• Coordinate development of project deliverables and products.
• Ensures quality assurance of project deliverables.
• Directs all activities in support of defined launch communications checks with all participating stakeholders.
• Documents, tracks and provides launch project lessons learned.

Basic Qualifications

• US Citizen with active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Requires BS degree and 4 - 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 - 6 years of prior relevant experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Knowledge of Federal government standards and guidelines
• Full Microsoft Office Suite; focus on Excel and MS Project
• Experience working with Sub-contractors

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong Analytical skills
• Launch or Mission Operations experience
• SharePoint, NETS, ServiceNow
• Launch or Mission Operations experience

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Original Posting

October 8, 2025

Pay Range

Pay Range $72,150.00 - $130,425.00

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 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.