Data & AI Communications Lead for Federal

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

Job summary

Steampunk seeks a Communications Specialist in McLean, VA to shape branding and messaging for its federal client’s Office of Data and AI. You will produce leadership communications, newsletters, and facilitate forums connecting data, analytics, and AI initiatives with stakeholders and end users.

Responsibilities include creating logos, templates, and style guides; drafting briefs and presentations; coordinating go-to-market campaigns; maintaining SharePoint; and tracking engagement to refine

Qualifications

• U.S. government Security Clearance required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree as specified with 10+ or 8+ years in communications, marketing, journalism, or brand strategy.
• Brand identity assets experience including logos, templates, and style guides.
• Experience producing newsletters, briefs, or recurring stakeholder communications.
• Experience facilitating meetings/workshops or speaker series with senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and SharePoint; familiarity with graphic design tools like Adobe Creative Suite or Canva.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to translate technical data for non-technical audiences.
• Experience handling sensitive or PII information in line with data protection practices.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in project-based, client-facing consulting environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain brand identity assets for the office and its initiatives.
• Draft, design, and publish recurring newsletters and program updates for senior stakeholders.
• Plan and facilitate stakeholder engagement forums spanning data, analytics, and AI topics.
• Develop executive briefs, talking points, and presentation materials for leadership.
• Support rollout efforts including go-to-market plans and user campaigns.
• Coordinate and synthesize user research to inform strategy and ensure proper handling of PII.
• Design graphics and visual assets to support launches and communications.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align messaging across initiatives.
• Maintain SharePoint sites and distribution lists for office communications.
• Track engagement metrics to inform strategy adjustments.
• Ensure all deliverables meet high quality across projects.

Skills

Brand identity

Newsletters

Stakeholder comms

Executive briefs

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Graphic design

PII handling

Project management

Clear communication

Education

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

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

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Steampunk seeks a Communications Specialist in McLean, VA to shape branding and messaging for its federal client’s Office of Data and AI. You will produce leadership communications, newsletters, and facilitate forums connecting data, analytics, and AI initiatives with stakeholders and end users.

Responsibilities include creating logos, templates, and style guides; drafting briefs and presentations; coordinating go-to-market campaigns; maintaining SharePoint; and tracking engagement to refine