Communications Director - Federal Business Group

Communications Director – Federal Business Group

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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world? We’re committed to delivering innovative solutions that support the mission‑critical needs of our federal clients. Our Federal Business Group partners with agencies around the world to design, plan, and implement projects that enhance national security, infrastructure resilience, and sustainability. We combine technical expertise with a deep understanding of federal requirements to provide exceptional service and results.

About the Role: A vital member of the Federal Business Group leadership team, we are looking for a communications director to lead a team and partner with talented professionals responsible for identifying, developing, and delivering content that articulates HDR’s value proposition across the Federal markets. This individual will develop and direct the execution of a communications strategy that enhances HDR’s brand reputation externally and keeps staff informed and engaged internally.

This individual will work collaboratively with all Business Groups in HDR.

Who You Are: The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial and intellectually curious. To succeed in this role, you are willing to try new things and manage numerous projects with tight deadlines. You are a collaborative leader who is comfortable working with and presenting your ideas to diverse teams of senior leaders and communications professionals across the organization.

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 both 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 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

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 to deliver their communication strategies.
• 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…