Communications and Marketing Specialist

Leidos is seeking a high-energy communications professional to support the Intelligence sector with a mix of external and internal communications responsibilities. Reporting to the Communications Director, this role will work in close partnership with the sector’s communication team to develop and deliver communications that inform, engage and inspire employees while also supporting external marketing activations. This is a hands-on, generalist role well-suited for a communicator in their second or third job who is eager to grow their expertise across multiple disciplines. The ideal candidate will be a strong writer with experience leading integrated communications campaigns, a collaborative team player, and a detail-oriented project manager who can balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Primary Responsibilities External Communications and Marketing Support the planning and execution of integrated communications campaigns and initiatives aligned with sector business priorities. Draft, edit and proofread content for internal and external audiences, including press releases, talking points, executive communications, articles and digital content. Assist in the development of marketing materials, including fact sheets, web copy, social media content, advertisements and event collateral. Support media relations activities, including developing media lists, researching reporters, coordinating interviews and tracking media coverage. Develop and coordinate multimedia content, including photography, short-form videos, graphics and other digital storytelling assets. Provide communications and logistical support for sector participation in industry trade shows and marketing activities. Monitor media coverage, industry trends and competitor communications to identify opportunities for proactive storytelling. Internal Communications & Employee Engagement Create content for internal channels, including announcements, intranet articles, monthly newsletters and employee engagement campaigns. Manage Intranet pages for the sector, including posting content and managing response to employee queries. Track and analyze internal communications effectiveness and provide recommendations for improvement. Collaboration & Alignment Coordinate closely with the sector communications team and key sector stakeholders, such as Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Technology and Business Development. Work with communications cross-functional teams and corporate partners to ensure alignment with Leidos’ brand, messaging and enterprise priorities. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or related field. Additional years of experience in lieu of degree will be considered. 4+ years of professional communications experience (internal, corporate communications or marketing). Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills with attention to detail and tone. Experience creating content for digital platforms (e.g., intranet, newsletters, social, presentations, email). Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with collaboration platforms (Teams, SharePoint). Preferred Qualifications Experience in national security or exposure to the U.S. Intelligence Community. Exposure to marketing campaign execution, trade show communications or external activations. Familiarity with AP style and corporate communications best practices. Experience working with or for government contractors, defense or federal technology organizations. Familiarity with design tools, multimedia or content management systems. Leidos Intelligence Sector brings together intelligence tradecraft, advanced mission technology and full-spectrum cyber capabilities to support some of the nation's most critical national security missions. With approximately 5,000 employees, the sector combines deep mission expertise with emerging technologies to support intelligence collection and analysis, offensive and defensive cyber operations, and geospatial intelligence. From accelerating military cyber mission planning to modernizing intelligence systems and enabling sensitive intelligence operations, Leidos Intelligence delivers innovative solutions built for the U.S. Intelligence Community and Department of War. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting November 10, 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 $65,650.00 - $118,675.00 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. 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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit 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 here. Securing Your Data Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Commitment and Diversity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Leidos