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Communications Specialist

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Reston, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/23/2026

Job Description

BAE Systems is a leading global defense, security, and aerospace company. We're seeking a highly skilled Communications Specialist to join our dynamic team, supporting our government customer in driving innovation, efficiency, and security in the rapidly evolving landscape of government mission and business information technology.

Job Summary:

We're looking for a talented Communications Specialist to play a key role in developing and implementing strategic communications plans to support our government customer. As a Communications Specialist, you will be responsible for crafting key messaging, creating content for digital platforms, and coordinating with Government teams to achieve communication goals.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement strategic communications plans

  • Craft key messaging and create content for digital platforms

  • Coordinate with Government teams to achieve communication goals




Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • 8 years of experience conducting strategic communications, with a portion of the experience within the last 2 years

  • Bachelor’s degree in an area related to the labor category (i.e., Communications) from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education



Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Intelligence Community experienced preferred

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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Salary : $97,008 - $164,914

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