Supervisor, External Communications

Peraton; Milford Mill (MD); On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Windsor Mill, Maryland, seeks a Supervisor of External Communications to lead consumer communication strategies for government and health-related programs. The role involves developing content aligned with regulatory standards, collaborating across departments, and supervising a team of communication specialists.

The ideal candidate has significant experience in communication strategies, oversight of large-scale projects, and a comprehensive understanding of compliance in communications.

The expected salary range for this position is $86,000 to $138,000, determined by multiple factors including experience and geographical location.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of communications experience, 5+ in leadership.
• Experience in large-scale consumer-facing programs.
• Ability to translate technical content into clear communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the consumer communications strategy.
• Lead integrated communication plans for programs.
• Oversee creation of targeted consumer-centric content.

Skills

Communications experience

Leadership

Writing and editing skills

Technical content translation

Compliance understanding

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Master's Degree

Tools

Omnichannel communication platforms

Customer engagement tools

Job description

Supervisor, External Communications

Job Location: US-MD-Windsor Mill

Responsibilities

About The Role The Defense Mission and Health Solutions team, Benefits, Claims & Integrity Solutions Operating Unit seeks a Consumer Communications Director to support our Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) customer delivery and be part of the leadership for CMS Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO) initiatives. The Consumer Communications Director will lead strategic communication efforts that enhance how the company informs, engages, and supports consumers and end users across its mission-critical programs. This role is responsible for designing and executing communication strategies that translate complex technical and program information into clear, accessible messaging for the public, customers, and stakeholders.

• Develop and own the enterprise consumer communications strategy, aligning all messaging to Peraton's mission, brand, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead integrated communication plans supporting major programs, service rollouts, customer-facing initiatives, and public-facing announcements.
• Oversee creation of consumer-centric content including FAQs, web content, service updates, notifications, campaigns, and incident communications.
• Partner closely with program teams, product owners, operations, legal, and public affairs to ensure accuracy, consistency, and appropriate tone.
• Establish communication frameworks for crisis response, outages, cyber events, and other high-visibility incidents affecting consumers.
• Manage communication channels—email, SMS, web portals, knowledge centers, and social—as applicable, ensuring timely, compliant, and effective delivery.
• Analyze communication performance data and consumer feedback to improve clarity, reach, and customer experience.
• Ensure all communication aligns with federal, state, and contract-specific requirements when supporting government clients.
• Supervise a team of writers, communication specialists, and/or vendors as needed.
• Represent Consumer Communications in cross-functional leadership forums and program reviews.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• 6+ years of communications experience; 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience supporting large-scale, consumer-facing programs, ideally in government services, technology, or regulated industries.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and message development skills.
• Ability to translate technical program content into clear, accessible communications.
• Proven ability to lead communication strategy across complex, matrixed environments.
• Demonstrated understanding of compliance requirements for public-facing communications (e.g., privacy, accessibility, regulatory standards).
• US Citizen and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active public trust clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or related field or a Master's Degree.
• Experience with omnichannel communication platforms and customer engagement tools.
• Familiarity with human-centered design, customer experience frameworks, and service delivery operations.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills.

Target Salary Range

$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.