Brand & Stakeholder Communications Lead – Data & AI

Steampunk, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Steampunk in McLean, VA seeks a Communications Specialist to shape branding, messaging, and stakeholder communications for a federal client’s Office of Data and AI. You will build the office identity, draft leadership communications, and run engagement forums linking data, analytics, and AI initiatives with end users.

Responsibilities include developing logos and templates, publishing newsletters, preparing executive briefs, and coordinating user research while protecting PII.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Security Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field with 10+ years of communications/marketing experience; OR Master’s degree with 8+ years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing brand identity assets such as logos, templates, and style guides.
• Experience producing newsletters, briefs, or other recurring stakeholder communications.
• Experience facilitating meetings/workshops with senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and SharePoint; familiarity with graphic design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate technical data for non-technical audiences.
• Experience handling sensitive or PI I information in accordance with data protection practices.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in a project-based, client-facing consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain brand identity for the office and its data, analytics, and AI initiatives.
• Draft, design, and publish recurring newsletters and program updates for senior client stakeholders.
• Plan and facilitate stakeholder engagement forums across data, analytics, and AI topics.
• Develop executive briefs, talking points, and presentation materials for senior leadership.
• Support rollout efforts for office initiatives, including go-to-market plans and beta campaigns.
• Coordinate and synthesize user research to inform strategy while handling sensitive information.
• Design graphics and visual assets to support launches and communications.
• Coordinate messaging across multiple data initiatives with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain SharePoint sites, distribution lists, and collaboration spaces.
• Track newsletter engagement and distro growth to inform strategy.

Skills

Security clearance

Brand identity

Newsletter design

PowerPoint/SharePoint

Attention to detail

PII handling

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Job description

Steampunk in McLean, VA seeks a Communications Specialist to shape branding, messaging, and stakeholder communications for a federal client’s Office of Data and AI. You will build the office identity, draft leadership communications, and run engagement forums linking data, analytics, and AI initiatives with end users.

Responsibilities include developing logos and templates, publishing newsletters, preparing executive briefs, and coordinating user research while protecting PII.