Communications Editor

Leidos is seeking a Communications Editor to join the National Airspace System Integration Support Contract (NISC IV) team supporting the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Headquarters in Washington D.C. This is a virtual position and the candidate may live anywhere within the United States.  Telework is 100% with business travel estimated at to 5% – 10%.

Our team supports a wide range of FAA organizations in achieving their business objectives under a NISC IV contract. The selected candidate will provide communications support including strategic planning, producing marketing and communications collateral, executing internal and external communications campaigns, and developing information products.

Primary Responsibilities

Develop clear and concise communications products and materials for internal or external audiences. Conduct research to develop new content and update existing materials. Define metrics to track communications effectiveness. Support the clients by applying creative problem-solving and an entrepreneurial approach.

Other duties include researching technical reference materials, gathering relevant technical information, coordinating with stakeholders or other experts, developing draft and final copies of documentation while ensuring documents meet editorial and government specifications and adhering to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format, and style.

Specific tasks will include:

• Provide support through management of communication products for FAA programs, strategic messaging, creative production, and content development.
• Communicate client requirements to design and development teams, manage production schedule, and delivery of collateral.
• Facilitate meetings, draft reports, develop other technical documentation, and manage distribution of materials to key stakeholders.
• Ensure collateral is up-to-date and reflects the organization’s current policies.
• Responsible for writing, editing, proofreading and/or providing writing support on non-technical and/or technical documents.
• Conform to policies, guidelines, and procedures with adherence to plain language guidelines and communication best practices, and FAA Office of Communications (AOC) branding guidelines.
• Ensure alignment of new products to FAA’s Office of Information Technology (AIT) standards.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or similar field of study with at least 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 – 10 years of prior relevant experience. 5-years of professional experience as a Communications Editor.
• Excellent writing skills with demonstrated experience writing and editing various types of communications to include web content, marketing materials, and communications plans.
• Ability to communicate well orally and possess excellent writing skills to various levels of management.
• Working knowledge and proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office applications to include Word, Excel, Office, Teams, and PowerPoint.
• Highly developed presentation skills.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust Security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in federal government contracting, particularly with the FAA.

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Original Posting:

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:

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.