Location: Hybrid role to the Herndon, VA Amentum HQ office (work on-site 2-3 days a week).
Reports To: Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), with dotted-line reporting to the Chief People Officer (CPO)

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Headquartered in Virginia, we have more than 53,000 employees in approximately 80 countries across all 7 continents.

Job Summary:

The Vice President of Employee Communications will lead the development and execution of strategic communication initiatives that promote a positive organizational culture, enhance employee engagement, and ensure alignment between leadership and employees. This executive-level role is responsible for overseeing internal communications strategies and initiatives that foster transparency, trust, and collaboration within the organization. This is a HYBRID role (work on-site in Herndon, VA 2-3 days a week and work remote-telework from home). US Citizenship is required to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Communication Leadership:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive internal communication strategy that supports the company’s vision, mission, and values.
• Partner with CMO & CPO to ensure alignment of key messages across the organization, reinforcing business goals and objectives, to include alignment with Change Management leadership within HR. 
• Lead the communication of organizational change, new initiatives, and important business updates to ensure clarity and transparency.
• Serve as a key advisor to leadership on internal communication matters, providing guidance on tone, messaging, and delivery.

Employee Engagement & Culture Building:

• Collaborate with HR to create a culture of recognition, wellness, and professional development.
• Work cross-functionally with Human Resources to partner in the implementation of employee engagement initiatives that foster a sense of connection, belonging, and alignment with organizational values.
• Develop and partner on targeted and compelling communication tools for Frontline Managers/PMs to enhance employee experience.
• Align communication plans with existing or new employee engagement programs that recognize employee achievements, celebrate milestones, and enhance job satisfaction.

Internal Messaging & Content Development:

• Lead the creation and delivery of internal content, including newsletters, intranet articles, videos, town hall presentations, and other materials.
• Manage content distribution channels (intranet, email, internal social media, etc.) to ensure effective reach and engagement with employees.
• Ensure all internal communication materials are consistent with the company’s brand voice and values.

Align Internal and External Communications:

• During major organization changes, M&A and crisis situations provide strategic counsel, manage internal communications and align with external messaging, ensuring timely and accurate communication to employees.
• In collaboration with the CPO, Public Affairs and Investor Relations, proactively manage potential issues that may impact employee morale and organizational reputation.

Leadership Alignment and Collaboration:

• Partner with CMO and CPO to ensure consistent and unified messaging to employees, fostering a cohesive organizational culture.

Measurement & Reporting:

• Support key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of internal communication and engagement efforts.
• Use data and feedback to refine and continuously improve communication and engagement strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, or related field. Advanced degree is preferred.
• At least 15 years of experience in corporate communications or a related field with at least 5 years leading employee and culture communications, working with executives and working as part of a Marketing and Communications leadership team. 
• Proven experience developing and executing successful “change communication programs” at the enterprise level within large, complex organizations.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams across various levels of the organization.
• Expertise in utilizing digital communication tools, internal social platforms, and employee engagement software.
• Strategic thinker with a results-driven mindset, able to balance both long-term objectives and day-to-day operational needs.
• Must be a US Citizen to apply.
• HYBRID ROLE. You must be LOCAL to the Herndon, VA area to work on-site 2-3 days a week.

Key Competencies:

• Leadership: Ability to lead, influence, and inspire teams while driving organizational change. 
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize business strategies into communication solutions and ability to set strategy and maintain audience and channel focus.
• Ability to handle high level confidential matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Commitment to quality while being able to prioritize and excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic Thinking: Capable of developing and executing long-term strategies to support business goals.
• Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage employees at all levels.
• Strong understanding of digital communications and their optimal use in supporting change and information dissemination.
• Empathy: High emotional intelligence and an understanding of employee needs, motivations, and challenges. 
• Problem Solving: Ability to navigate complex challenges and provide clear, actionable solutions.
• Creativity: Innovative in designing engagement initiatives and communication approaches that resonate with diverse employee groups.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time, executive-level position.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on organizational needs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.