Communications Director - Federal Business Group
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At HDR, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, and respected. Our Federal Business Group partners with agencies around the world to design, plan, and implement projects that enhance national security, infrastructure resilience, and sustainability.
About the Role
A vital member of the Federal Business Group leadership team, the Communications Director leads a team and partners with talented professionals responsible for identifying, developing, and delivering content that articulates HDR’s value proposition across the Federal markets. The individual develops and directs the execution of a communications strategy that enhances HDR’s brand reputation externally and keeps staff informed and engaged internally.
Who You Are
The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, intellectually curious, collaborative, and comfortable presenting ideas to diverse senior leaders.
What You Will Do
- Direct strategic planning, development, and implementation of effective communication efforts for the Federal Business Group.
- Drive day‑to‑day communications and high‑visibility content marketing campaigns in support of communications priorities.
- Oversee communications for website, social media, awards, news releases, media relations, reports, collateral, videography, advertising, industry surveys, and other platforms.
- Provide internal communications support for Federal executive leadership (messaging, town hall events, announcements).
- 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.
- Serve as a vital member of the Federal Business Group Leadership team.
- Build and manage collaborative relationships with communications colleagues and key stakeholders across HDR.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in the Architecture/Engineering industry to deliver broad communication strategies to both internal employees and external audiences.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or related field.
- 10+ years of successful communications experience partnering with senior company executives.
- Ability to think strategically and 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.
Benefits
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including 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.
Primary Location
United States – Nebraska – Omaha
Other Locations
United States – Pennsylvania – Philadelphia, United States – North Carolina – Charlotte, United States – Texas – Austin, United States – Washington – Bellevue, United States – Missouri – Kansas City, United States – South Dakota – Sioux Falls, United States – Massachusetts – Boston, United States – Colorado – Denver, United States – Minnesota – Saint Louis Park, United States – Tennessee – Nashville, United States – New York – New York, United States – Michigan – Ann Arbor, United States – Utah – Salt Lake City, United States – Florida – Pensacola, United States – Texas – Houston, United States – Colorado – Colorado Springs, United States – Wisconsin – Madison, United States – Arizona – Phoenix, United States – North Dakota – Bismarck, United States – California – San Francisco, United States – Georgia – Atlanta, United States – South Carolina – Charleston, United States – New Jersey – Lawrenceville, United States – South Carolina – Columbia, United States – California – Folsom, United States – Florida – Jacksonville, United States – Florida – Orlando, United States – Illinois – Chicago, United States – California – Los Angeles, United States – Alaska – Anchorage, United States – Idaho – Boise, United States – Texas – Corpus Christi, United States – North Carolina – Raleigh, United States – Washington – Seattle, United States – Nevada – Las Vegas, United States – Texas – San Antonio, United States – Montana – Billings, United States – Texas – Dallas, United States – California – San Diego, United States – Virginia – Arlington, United States – Ohio – Columbus, United States – Virginia – Norfolk, United States – Kentucky – Lexington
Industry
Federal
Schedule
Full‑time
Job Type
Full‑time
E‑Employment Equity
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
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