HDR
Communications Director - Federal Business Group
HDR, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
Communications Director - Federal Business Group
Apply to lead HDR’s Federal Business Group’s communication strategy, enhancing the company’s brand reputation externally and fostering internal engagement.
About the Company At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We are committed to delivering innovative solutions that support the mission‑critical needs of federal clients while fostering a culture of inclusion and continuous impact on the world.
About the Role As a vital member of the Federal Business Group leadership team, you will direct a communication team and partner with talented professionals to develop and deliver content that articulates HDR’s value proposition across the Federal markets. You will work collaboratively with all Business Groups in HDR.
What You Will Do
Direct the strategic planning, development, and implementation of effective communication efforts for the Federal Business Group, consistent with HDR’s overall brand marketing and messaging.
Drive day‑to‑day communications and high‑visibility content marketing campaigns in support of communications priorities.
Oversee communication team efforts for website, social media, awards, news releases, media relations, reports, collateral material, videography, advertising, industry surveys, and other communication platforms.
Provide internal communications support for Federal executive leadership (messaging, town hall events, announcements, etc.).
Lead and direct communication efforts and assist with integration activities for acquisitions.
Provide communications support for strategic business and company‑wide initiatives.
Lead and guide messaging, content development, and communications for a biannual internal conference.
Direct and manage information relating to the Federal Business Group in the development of cross‑company materials and corporate initiatives such as the annual report, shareholder meeting, CEO updates, brand governance team, etc.
Serve as a vital member of the Federal Business Group Leadership team.
Build and manage collaborative relationships with communications colleagues and key internal stakeholders across the HDR business enterprise in support of Federal and enterprise‑wide objectives.
Demonstrate leadership and develop a collaborative culture through all interactions.
Organize, manage, and guide communication team members in pursuit of their professional development goals and career objectives.
Foster employee engagement with the HDR culture.
Who You Are The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial and intellectually curious, willing to try new things and manage numerous projects with tight deadlines. You are a collaborative leader comfortable presenting ideas to diverse teams of senior leaders and communications professionals across the organization.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in the Architecture/Engineering industry delivering broad communication strategies to internal employees and external audiences.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field.
10+ years of successful communications experience partnering with senior company executives to deliver communication strategies.
Ability to think strategically, evaluate opportunities, define strategic targets, and create and implement plans that achieve established targets.
Dynamic communication skills to present innovative ideas, challenge norms, build trust, and collaborate across the global enterprise.
Proven record of accomplishment in developing and executing communication campaigns.
Self‑motivated, entrepreneurial, decisive, and forward‑thinking.
Ability to motivate and inspire others at all levels and with diverse personalities.
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.
Excellent presentation, writing, and communication skills.
What We Believe HDR is our company. We build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day, shaping our collaborative culture and encouraging organizational trust.
Our Commitment As employee owners, we create an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our Employee Network Groups provide a sense of belonging and a supportive environment for all employees.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision
Short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance
Employee assistance program
Paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays
Retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records. Primary Location United States – Nebraska – Omaha
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About the Company At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We are committed to delivering innovative solutions that support the mission‑critical needs of federal clients while fostering a culture of inclusion and continuous impact on the world.
About the Role As a vital member of the Federal Business Group leadership team, you will direct a communication team and partner with talented professionals to develop and deliver content that articulates HDR’s value proposition across the Federal markets. You will work collaboratively with all Business Groups in HDR.
What You Will Do
Direct the strategic planning, development, and implementation of effective communication efforts for the Federal Business Group, consistent with HDR’s overall brand marketing and messaging.
Drive day‑to‑day communications and high‑visibility content marketing campaigns in support of communications priorities.
Oversee communication team efforts for website, social media, awards, news releases, media relations, reports, collateral material, videography, advertising, industry surveys, and other communication platforms.
Provide internal communications support for Federal executive leadership (messaging, town hall events, announcements, etc.).
Lead and direct communication efforts and assist with integration activities for acquisitions.
Provide communications support for strategic business and company‑wide initiatives.
Lead and guide messaging, content development, and communications for a biannual internal conference.
Direct and manage information relating to the Federal Business Group in the development of cross‑company materials and corporate initiatives such as the annual report, shareholder meeting, CEO updates, brand governance team, etc.
Serve as a vital member of the Federal Business Group Leadership team.
Build and manage collaborative relationships with communications colleagues and key internal stakeholders across the HDR business enterprise in support of Federal and enterprise‑wide objectives.
Demonstrate leadership and develop a collaborative culture through all interactions.
Organize, manage, and guide communication team members in pursuit of their professional development goals and career objectives.
Foster employee engagement with the HDR culture.
Who You Are The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial and intellectually curious, willing to try new things and manage numerous projects with tight deadlines. You are a collaborative leader comfortable presenting ideas to diverse teams of senior leaders and communications professionals across the organization.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in the Architecture/Engineering industry delivering broad communication strategies to internal employees and external audiences.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field.
10+ years of successful communications experience partnering with senior company executives to deliver communication strategies.
Ability to think strategically, evaluate opportunities, define strategic targets, and create and implement plans that achieve established targets.
Dynamic communication skills to present innovative ideas, challenge norms, build trust, and collaborate across the global enterprise.
Proven record of accomplishment in developing and executing communication campaigns.
Self‑motivated, entrepreneurial, decisive, and forward‑thinking.
Ability to motivate and inspire others at all levels and with diverse personalities.
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.
Excellent presentation, writing, and communication skills.
What We Believe HDR is our company. We build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day, shaping our collaborative culture and encouraging organizational trust.
Our Commitment As employee owners, we create an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our Employee Network Groups provide a sense of belonging and a supportive environment for all employees.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision
Short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance
Employee assistance program
Paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays
Retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records. Primary Location United States – Nebraska – Omaha
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