Strategic Communications Director, Energy

Leidos; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Energy in Reston, VA, is seeking a Communications Director to lead strategic communications and marketing for a ~$1.3B business with growth ambitions. You will build and lead a talented team, partner with energy leadership, and shape messaging and executive communications across earned, owned, and paid channels.

Reporting to the VP, Homeland Communications, you will elevate visibility in the utility sector, drive internal communication, and ensure brand standards while managing budgets

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of progressive communications experience in a large organization.
• Proven track record leading teams and delivering integrated communications programs.
• Experience influencing senior leaders and executives.
• Strong writing/editing skills and executive communications ability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated communications and marketing plans across channels.
• Support business development with marketing for priority captures.
• Create content strategy across websites, white papers, press releases, and social media.
• Collaborate with Growth Office to align communications with market trends.
• Lead executive and internal communications, including leadership announcements and town halls.
• Manage budgets and oversee brand standards for Leidos Energy.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic communications

Written communication

Influence senior leaders

Project management

Collaborative/cross-functional

Marketing/Brand strategy

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field

Master’s degree in Communications or MBA (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Teams

SharePoint

Analytics tools

Job description

Leidos Energy in Reston, VA, is seeking a Communications Director to lead strategic communications and marketing for a ~$1.3B business with growth ambitions. You will build and lead a talented team, partner with energy leadership, and shape messaging and executive communications across earned, owned, and paid channels.

Reporting to the VP, Homeland Communications, you will elevate visibility in the utility sector, drive internal communication, and ensure brand standards while managing budgets