Employee Engagement Strategist

Description

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

The Employee Engagement Strategist is responsible for shaping, implementing, and sustaining a comprehensive enterprise-wide engagement plan aligned with organizational objectives. This role partners closely with HR teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen connectivity, enhance employee experience, and drive measurable improvements in engagement across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Tools, Resources, and Content Development

• Design and publish the Leidos Engagement Playbook, establishing best practices, tools, and frameworks for leaders and teams.
• Build and maintain an Engagement intranet site as the central hub for engagement information, resources, and updates.
• Create and manage an Engagement Calendar aligned with the enterprise business cycle to support coordinated planning.

• Engage with cross-functional stakeholders to assess connectivity, collaboration, and workforce engagement levels.
• Diagnose engagement challenges and recommend targeted solutions to strengthen employee experience and cross-functional collaboration.

• Leverage survey data and listening tools to identify trends, develop analysis, and translate insights into recommendations for leaders.
• Prepare and deliver clear, actionable reports that enable data-driven decision-making.

• Establish, track, and refine key engagement metrics to evaluate the impact of initiatives, programs, and investments.
• Provide measurable outcomes and recommendations to ensure engagement initiatives deliver value to the business.

• Facilitate high-performing team engagements/workshops in partnership with HR and business leaders.
• Help translate engagement data and insights into practical team-level actions and experiences.
• Assist in the development of resources that enable leaders to strengthen trust, collaboration, and performance within their teams.

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Organizational Development, Business, Communications, or a related field and 8+ years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal team members across multiple functional areas and with client-facing partners; may also communicate with external stakeholders such as subcontractors and vendors.
• Knowledge of engagement, organizational development, and culture-related principles, with the ability to apply advanced concepts to enterprise solutions.
• Proven track record in improving programs, processes, or tools that enhance engagement outcomes and business results.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Experience developing enterprise resources, toolkits, or internal platforms (e.g., SharePoint/PRISM) for communication and knowledge sharing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft clear messaging and present insights to senior leaders.
• Strong program and project management skills, with demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and execute initiatives within a complex, matrixed environment.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, drive alignment, and lead enterprise-wide initiatives with a high degree of independence and influence.