Amentum

Journeyman Strategic Communications Specialist

Amentum$92K — $124K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or 9+ years of related experience without a degree.
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
  • Experience in producing executive-level communications for senior audiences.
  • Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
  • Proven ability to work independently under tight deadlines.
  • Experience collaborating with diverse teams, including design and web teams.
  • Familiarity with accessibility and publication standards.

Responsibilities

  • Leads strategic communications for various customer needs.
  • Manages the Weekly Activity Report process from inputs to delivery.
  • Coordinates logistics and materials for internal and external events.
  • Acts as the primary author for a wide range of communications products.
  • Prepares and drafts content based on subject matter expert inputs.
  • Conducts quality checks and ensures accuracy for published materials.
  • Advises leadership on messaging presentation and clarity.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance
Full Job Description

Amentum is seeking a Strategic Communications Specialist onsite in Bethesda, MD.

 Supports the Intelligence Community customer by leading strategic communications support, including the development, preparation, production, coordination, and editing of high-visibility products. Serves as an independent self-starter and communications SME who can plan and execute work with minimal oversight. Responsible for end-to-end support for strategic communications requirements, including logistics, writing, collection, coordination, and delivery of the Weekly Activity Report, as well as internal and external event support. Collaborates closely with design and web teams to ensure accurate, timely information flow across platforms and products.

Responsibilities

  • Leads strategic communications support for customer requirements, including strategy and planning documents, leadership messaging, talking points, speeches, remarks, and executive communications.
  • Owns the Weekly Activity Report lifecycle, including collecting inputs, drafting/editing content, coordinating reviews, managing version control, and delivering final products on schedule.
  • Supports internal and external events by coordinating logistics, developing messaging and supporting materials, and producing post-event summaries or follow-on communications as needed.
  • Serves as the primary author for fact sheets, articles, email messaging, newsletter content, marketing copy, website content, and other communications products, as required.
  • Prepares assignments and drafts based on input from subject matter experts and leadership direction.
  • Researches, writes, edits, formats, and conducts quality checks for products intended for hardcopy and electronic publication, including dissemination across multiple platforms.
  • Ensures accuracy, consistency, readability, tone, and accessibility compliance appropriate to the medium and audience.
  • Rewrites and refines submissions to improve organization, clarity, grammar, and flow while maintaining intent and tradecraft standards.
  • Prepares and edits speeches, scripts, testimony materials, and formal statements for senior executives for live or recorded delivery.
  • Advises and coaches leadership on messaging clarity and presentation delivery when requested.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of relevant experience, or 9+ years of relevant experience without a degree.
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
  • Demonstrated experience producing executive-level communications, including leadership messaging, talking points, speeches, and written products for senior audiences.
  • Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and simply.
  • Proven ability to operate independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality products under time constraints.
  • Experience coordinating across stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams, including design and web support.
  • Familiarity with accessibility and publication standards and applying them to written and web-based products.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Teams, SharePoint).
  • Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud tools to support content development and coordination.

Compensation Details:

92k-124k

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

 

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance

 

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

09/18/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

About Amentum

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering and technical services to the U.S. government and commercial customers worldwide. The company offers a wide range of services, including environmental remediation, facilities management, and logistics and supply chain management, among others. Amentum has a global presence, with operations in over 20 countries, and serves a diverse range of customers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Department of State. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has a strong reputation for technical expertise, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Learn more about Amentum
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
Founded
2014
Revenue
$5 billion

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