Manager, Enterprise Communications & Channels

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 Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

The Manager, Enterprise Communications & Channels is responsible for developing and delivering employee communication programs that inform, engage, and connect employees to Amentum's business priorities, leaders, and culture. This role serves as a trusted communications partner to the corporate functions and business leaders, helping translate complex information into clear, compelling, and actionable employee communications.

The Manager supports the execution of enterprise communication plans, content and governance strategies, employee engagement campaigns, leadership events, and organizational change initiatives. Working across communication channels and platforms, this role ensures content is timely, accurate, audience-focused, and aligned with company messaging and brand standards. In addition, the role supports the ongoing evolution of Amentum's digital workplace and employee communications ecosystem by helping drive adoption of new technologies, AI-enabled capabilities, and modern communication practices that improve efficiency, engagement, and employee experience.

This position is ideal for a strong communicator and storyteller who enjoys writing, editing, project management, and collaborating with stakeholders across a complex organization.

This is a US REMOTE role teleworking from home, requiring occasional travel to work on-site at Amentum’s U.S. headquarters in Virginia. US Citizenship is required to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

1.   Employee Communications & Content Development

• Draft, edit, and publish employee communications, including announcements, newsletters, leadership messages, organizational updates, and intranet content.
• Translate business priorities, organizational initiatives, and technical information into employee-focused communications that are clear, engaging, and actionable.
• Support executive and leadership communication needs through the development of talking points, presentations, and briefing materials.
• Ensure messaging reflects company values, business priorities, and established communication standards.
• Maintain editorial quality, consistency, tone, and brand voice across communication channels.

2.   Communications Planning & Program Execution

• Create and execute communication and engagement plans that support enterprise initiatives, HR programs, organizational change, employee experience efforts, and business priorities.
• Manage editorial calendars and content schedules to ensure coordinated communication delivery across channels.
• Coordinate communication activities and timelines across multiple stakeholders and projects.
• Assist in developing communication toolkits and materials for leaders and people managers.

3.   Digital Workplace & AI-Enabled Communications

• Support the adoption and optimization of digital workplace tools, employee communication channels, and AI-enabled capabilities.
• Assist with implementing intranet enhancements, platform updates, and communications technology improvements.
• Design and leverage automation and AI tools to improve content development, publishing workflows, and operational efficiency

4.   Channel Management & Publishing

• Manage day-to-day publishing activities for employee communication channels, including the intranet, email communications, and other employee-facing platforms.
• Maintain content governance standards, publishing workflows, and content accuracy across communication channels.
• Partner with channel owners and technical teams to support content updates and user experience improvements. Ensure communications are accessible, mobile-friendly, and optimized for employee consumption across diverse work environments. 

5.   Stakeholder Partnership & Collaboration

• Support planning, logistics and communications for all hands, town halls, leadership conferences, employee forums, and engagement events.
• Develop event-related communications, presentation materials, promotional content, and post-event recaps. 

6.   Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• Track communication performance metrics, readership, engagement trends, and employee feedback.
• Prepare reports and summaries to evaluate communication effectiveness.
• Recommend content, channel, and process improvements based on data and employee insights.
• Support ongoing efforts to improve communication quality, reach, and employee experience. 
• Other Duties:Perform other communications-related responsibilities as assigned.  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, or a related field.
• Typically 7-10 years of experience in employee communications, corporate communications, public relations, internal communications, or a related field.
• Experience supporting leadership communications, employee engagement programs, and organizational change communications.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with intranet platforms, content management systems, email communication tools, and digital collaboration technologies. Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including SharePoint, Teams, PowerPoint, and related communication tools.
• U.S. Citizenship required. Must be a US Citizen to apply. REMOTE ROLE with the ability to travel periodically <10% to Chantilly, VA area to work on-site.

Key Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong editing, proofreading, and storytelling skills.
• Strong editorial judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with a consultative approach.
• Collaboration and influencing skills across multiple functions and levels.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining quality and responsiveness.
• Data-driven approach to measuring and improving communication effectiveness.
• Creativity, curiosity, and continuous improvement mindset. 

Working Conditions:

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

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income 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 laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.