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 Senior Director of Employee Engagement & Experience Enablement will lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives that elevate employee experience and leader experiences, build organizational culture, enhance employee engagement, drive organizational change, and ensure alignment between leadership and employees. With a focus on serving both the enterprise and Human Resources (HR) organization globally, this leader is responsible for delivering internal engagement and communication strategies that foster transparency, trust, engagement, and collaboration within the organization. This role reports to the VP, Employee Communication & Engagement. This is a 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:
 

Strategic Communication Leadership:

• Partner with Chief People Officer (CPO) and HR Leadership Team (HRLT) to translate complex initiatives into clear, relatable, and actionable messages for employees and leaders. 
• Develop and execute comprehensive internal communication strategies ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and culture for:    -- Global HR function to build engagement and alignment across teams driving Business and Functional group benefits, learning, and operations. Enterprise-wide multi-year HR transformation change program (e.g., HR transformation, new systems     

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including strategic change management, Marketing & Communications, IT, and Business Group communicators to ensure alignment and consistency. 

• Provide communications coaching and message development for senior HR leaders and executives.

Employee Engagement & Experience Leadership:

• Lead the design and execution of enterprise-wide employee engagement and experience program strategies and communications frameworks, ensuring alignment with organizational culture and values.
• Lead the delivery of engagement opportunities and experiences tailored to employee segments around moments that matter, deeply embedding our identity and culture with employees.
• Partner to develop targeted and compelling communication tools for Frontline Managers/Program Managers that enhance employee experience. 
• Lead cross-functional development of Amentum’s Employee Value Proposition (EVP) and activation across all touchpoint
• Partner with HR and Marketing & Communications to strengthen culture, purpose, and employee value proposition through storytelling campaigns and embedding throughout key lifecycle moments.
• Foster community through program leadership of Amentum’s employee connection networks.
• Own the enterprise listening strategy to ensure employee voices shape decisions and experiences through survey design and execution, focus groups, and insight generation to inform action planning and response. 
• Lead development of creative engagement campaigns and initiatives that promote two-way dialogue with employees, amplify listening insights, cultivate learning program participation, and enhance community connections in/outside of Amentum.

Internal Messaging & Content Development:

• Lead creation and delivery of internal content, including newsletters, intranet articles, videos, town hall presentations, and other materials to support the global HR team.
• Create change communication frameworks and tools that support awareness, adoption, and advocacy across all levels of the global HR team and broader enterprise. 
• Manage content distribution channels (intranet articles and sites, email, live and virtual events, video, etc.) for global HR team to ensure effective reach and engagement.
• Ensure all internal communication materials are consistent with the company’s brand voice and values.

Align Internal and External Communications:

• During major organization changes, M&A, and/or crisis situations support and manage internal communications and align with external messaging, ensuring timely and accurate communication to employees.
• In collaboration with the CPO, HRLT, Marketing & Communications, and Investor Relations, proactively manage potential issues that may impact employee morale and organizational reputation.

Leadership Alignment and Collaboration:

• Partner across Employee Communication & Engagement team to ensure consistent and unified messaging to employees, fostering a cohesive organizational culture.

Measurement & Reporting:

• Support key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of employee communication and engagement efforts.
• Use data and feedback to refine and continuously improve communication and engagement strategies.

Key Competencies, Skills and Abilities:

• Leadership: Ability to lead, influence, and inspire teams while driving organizational change.  
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize business strategies into communication solutions and ability to set strategy and maintain audience and channel focus.
• Ability to handle high level confidential matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Commitment to quality while being able to prioritize and excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams across various levels of the organization.
• Strategic thinker with a results-driven mindset, able to balance both long-term objectives and day-to-day operational needs.

Strategic Thinking:

• Capable of developing and executing long-term strategies to support business goals.

Communication:

• Outstanding written and verbal communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage employees at all levels. 
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of digital communications and their optimal use in supporting change and information dissemination.
• •Expertise in utilizing digital communication tools, internal social platforms, and employee engagement software.

Empathy:

• High emotional intelligence and an understanding of employee needs, motivations, and challenges.  

Problem Solving:

• Ability to navigate complex challenges and provide clear, actionable solutions.

Creativity:

• Innovative in designing engagement initiatives and communication approaches that resonate with diverse employee groups.

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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, or related field. Advanced degree is preferred.
• Typically 15 years of experience in corporate communications or a related field with at least 3 years in a leadership role, working with executives and working as part of a Marketing and Communications leadership team or directly advising as part of an external consulting role.  
• Proven experience developing and executing successful “change communication programs” at the enterprise level within large, complex organizations.
• Must be a US Citizen to apply.
• REMOTE ROLE with the ability to travel periodically <10% to Chantilly, VA area to work on-site.

       

Compensation Details:

180- 220k

       

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:

02/12/2026 - Until Filled

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.