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A science and technology company, Leidos provides products and services to the health, national security, and engineering industries. As an employer, Leidos fos
Communications Coordinator
Location
United States
Posted
122 days ago
Salary
$52K - $94K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Communications Coordinator
Leidos
The Defense Sector at Leidos is seeking a Communications Coordinator to join a high-performing communications team to help drive social engagement and strategy across internal and external audiences for a subcomponent of the Department of Health and Human Services. The ideal candidate will have experience developing cross-platform communications packages, including press releases, web content, social media, and video content to inform and engage the public on scientific topics. As a member of a highly collaborative communications team, the Communications Coordinator will work closely with the Strategic Communications Manager, internal customers, production colleagues, and subject matter experts. Primary Responsibilities: - Develop and clear communications packages - Develop content for distribution on social media platform - Monitor social media channels for sensitive issues - Maintain the social media calendar - Develop new and revised web content in collaboration with internal customers and subject matter experts - Manage clearance processes for the communications team Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience or a Master’s degree with 1+ years of experience. - US citizen with the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance. - 2+ years of experience in external communications, social media, and digital engagement. - Proven experience managing social media campaigns on channels such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. - Experience with creating web content. - Ability to analyze and draw insights from social media metrics and have a deep understanding of social algorithms to optimize the channels. - Proficient in social media management software such as Hootsuite or similar. - Collaborative working style. Preferred Qualifications: - Scientific, biomedical, or public health knowledge strongly preferred. - Excellent writing, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. - Success with being a team player. - Self-starter, with ability to manage tasks and handle multiple priorities with minimal supervision. While this job is fully remote, occasional travel to government office in Washington, DC may be required. Slight preference for candidates in the greater DC metro area who could visit the customer site more often. 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: March 20, 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 $52,000.00 - $94,000.00 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.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience or a Master’s degree with 1+ years of experience.
- US citizen with the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
- 2+ years of experience in external communications, social media, and digital engagement.
- Proven experience managing social media campaigns on channels such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.
- Experience with creating web content.
- Ability to analyze and draw insights from social media metrics and have a deep understanding of social algorithms to optimize the channels.
- Proficient in social media management software such as Hootsuite or similar.
- Collaborative working style.
- Scientific, biomedical, or public health knowledge strongly preferred.
- Excellent writing, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Success with being a team player.
- Self-starter, with ability to manage tasks and handle multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
- While this job is fully remote, occasional travel to government office in Washington, DC may be required.
- Slight preference for candidates in the greater DC metro area who could visit the customer site more often.
Benefits
- Pay Range: $52,000.00 - $94,000.00
- 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.
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