Communications Principal Job Listing at SAIC in Reston, VA (Job ID 2613307)

Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Internal Communications Principal to join our dynamic and evolving internal communications team. This role is ideal for a skilled writer with a passion for operational excellence and a desire to grow into a strategic communications leader. If you are committed to creative problem-solving, streamlined communication approaches, and delivering high-impact results, we'd love to hear from you.  

This position plays a key role in enhancing the employee experience and driving engagement through tactical communication efforts and operational support. While focused on critical writing and project execution, this role comes with significant opportunities to grow and develop strategic and creative thinking skills.    

Key Responsibilities:

• Tactical Writing and Content Development: Draft compelling, clear, and accurate content—including articles, emails, presentations, toolkits, videos, and messaging—aligned with SAIC's goal to engage, inform, and inspire employees.  
• Operational Support for Internal Communications: Manage internal communication activities, including content scheduling, monitoring metrics, maintaining intranet content, overseeing communication calendars, and supporting stakeholder requests.  
• Collaboration with Key Stakeholders: Partner with teams across SAIC—including Human Resources, leadership, and other internal departments—to effectively deliver communications that drive employee understanding and engagement with organizational goals.  
• Support Change Management Initiatives: Contribute to internal campaigns focused on change management, organizational transformation, employee engagement, new technology adoption, and retention strategies.  
• Learn and Implement New Tools: Stay current with industry tools for internal communications—including platforms for employee engagement, intranet management, and metrics—embracing opportunities to pilot and implement technologies to meet communication objectives. 

Qualifications

Desired Competencies & Growth Opportunities:  

• Tactical excellence in developing clear and actionable communications deliverables.   

• Ability to learn and contribute to communication strategies, with support and mentorship from experienced team members.   

• Proactive problem-solving and creative thinking to support strategic goals.   

• Demonstrated ability to expand and refine skillsets in response to organizational needs. 

Basic Qualifications:    

• • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related disciplinary area and years of relevant experience in corporate or internal communications or similar field and 10 years of experience.

• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with meticulous attention to detail.   

• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment and adjust priorities to meet stakeholder needs.   

• Familiarity with communication platforms, including intranet tools, email delivery systems, and metrics dashboards. 

• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative team-oriented approach.   

Why Join SAIC?  

As part of SAIC's Marketing & Communications team, you'll play a critical role in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, where innovation, collaboration, and professional development are core to our mission. This role provides the foundation for unlocking future career growth as an internal communications professional with opportunities to engage in creative projects, strategy development, and leadership planning.