To our valued Leidos candidates:

Coronavirus is on everyone's mind with the effects being felt around the world. The markets are volatile, and we're all concerned for the health and safety of our families, friends, and colleagues. Please know that we're taking all necessary measures to safeguard our employees, customers and the communities in which we live, including following all recommended best practices around social distancing.

With that in mind, in an abundance of caution, we are canceling all face to face career events, such as job fairs and open house events. In the coming days and weeks, we will be hosting career events virtually, using our online chat tools so that we may continue our hiring practice safely and securely. You can find available virtual career events at https://career-events.leidos.com.

We are using telephone meetings and online chats via Brazen to conduct interviews and hiring discussions, and we are offering options for video interviews so that you can have a virtual face to face meeting with your potential new leader. We do not conduct interviews or extend offers via text or chat based social media, such as WhatsApp or MySpace.

Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process, nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are generated by Leidos.com automated system. 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 Chris Scalia, Leidos’ Senior Vice President of Talent Acquisition, at [email protected].

As a company, as a country, as a world, we have confronted challenging moments before. We are confident that, guided by our values and the strength of our community as well as the commitment we have to the important work we do each day, we will find our way through this time together. We will do this with the care and concern for one another and the common good that defines. Please keep those impacted by the virus in your thoughts.

Close Window
Join our talent network
Skip to main content

Job #: R-00072428
Location: Washington, DC
Category: Marketing Communications
Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time
Travel Required: No
Shift: Standard Plus On Call
Clearance: None
Referral Eligibility: Ineligible
Group: Defense

This job posting is no longer active.

Share: mail twitter linkedin

Description

Job Description:

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?


At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.


Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos is seeking a Marketing and Communications Coordinator to join a high-performing communications team in a public heath government agency to assist with outreach campaigns, event planning, and create content for internal and external communications. The ideal candidate will have experience with CMS and CRM software and email marketing. As a member of a highly collaborative communications team, the Marketing and Communications Coordinator will work closely with the Strategic Communications Manager, internal customers, production colleagues, and subject matter experts.


If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!


Leidos Defense Group provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control,  geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions.


Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your Resume with us today!


Responsibilities Include:

  • Create content for internal and external communications.

  • Perform event planning for both online and large-scale in-person events.

  • Coordinate with the web and social media teams on traffic analysis and multi-channel outreach efforts.

Required Experience, Skills, and Education:

  • BA/BS with 2 or more years of relevant experience; or a Masters and less than 2 years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.

  • Experience in the workings of a communications office (media relations, events planning and publicity, publications development, social media, web/multimedia content development and marketing/advertising);

  • Working knowledge of social media management software and e-mail marketing platforms. 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated experience writing informative, engaging, and persuasive content. Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff from entry level to subject matter experts and work well in a collaborative environment. 

  • Experience in digital marketing including executing campaigns, message development, analyzing metrics, and identifying trends.

  • Able to formulate new strategies and work collaboratively in a team environment.

  • Able to coordinate and implement ongoing communication strategies.


Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education:

  • Healthcare or public health knowledge preferred.

  • Excellent writing, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Prior experience with content management solutions preferred.

  • Success with being a team player. 

  • Self-starter, with ability to manage tasks and handle multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Clearance Required:

  • None. Ability to obtain and maintain a High-Risk Public Trust.

EITS

Pay Range:

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 45,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  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 here.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected].

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to 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.

This job posting is no longer active.

Related Opportunities

Talent Community

Join our Talent Community to create a profile, enabling a streamlined application process and to help our recruiters better understand your areas of expertise and interest.

Join our Talent Community