Senior Communications Specialist

Ampcus, Inc; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus Inc. is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist to support organizational change management, training, and workforce planning initiatives aligned with the customer's AI strategy.

Based in Chantilly, VA, you will drive OCM, strategic communications, and AI workforce development efforts across the program. You will collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to create and deliver AI-related curricula, plan communications, and maintain an active AI Community of Practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Organizational Development, Public Relations, or related field; Master's preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years in strategic communications or change management.
• Experience developing and executing OCM and communications strategies.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to engage diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead OCM strategy and governance alignment with AI initiatives.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive communications plan.
• Design training strategies and AI-related courses.
• Manage the AI Community of Practice and external speaker series.

Skills

Strategic communications

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Training development

Project management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team. Job Title: Senior Communications Specialist Location: Chantilly, VA Job Summary: The Senior Communications Specialist will play a pivotal role in supporting organizational change management (OCM), training, and workforce planning initiatives aligned with the customer's AI strategy.

Responsibilities

• Organizational Change Management (OCM):
  • Collaborate with OCAIO to understand and promote AI governance policies and best practices.
  • Develop and implement an OCM strategy based on readiness assessments and aligned with the Board's AI Strategy.
  • Create and maintain an OCM roadmap, ensuring alignment with Board culture and governance.
  • Analyze feedback and data to refine OCM plans and improve adoption and engagement.
  • Lead stakeholder communications, ensuring clarity on project status, deliverables, and timelines.
  • Apply industry best practices in OCM methodology and provide project management support across change initiatives.
• Strategic Communications:
  • Develop and execute a communications plan that supports the OCM strategy.
  • Manage communication channels, timing, messaging, and modalities.
  • Prepare and deliver targeted communications to stakeholders, including senior leaders and staff.
  • Ensure consistent messaging across all AI-related initiatives.
• Training and Workforce Development:
  • Conduct learning needs assessments and develop training strategies.
  • Prepare and deliver AI-related courses (general, technical, policy/governance).
  • Administer post-course evaluations and report on participant satisfaction.
  • Support the development of talent profiles, competency models, and gap analyses.
  • Contribute to the creation of AI Workforce Development and Talent Acquisition strategies.
• Community of Practice Engagement:
  • Manage the Board's AI Community of Practice (AI CoP) and external speaker series.
  • Deliver ongoing AI-related content through blogs, news summaries, and presentations.
  • Facilitate monthly AI CoP meetings and ensure active engagement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Organizational Development, Public Relations, or related field; Master's preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in strategic communications, change management, or related roles.
• Proven experience in developing and executing OCM and communications strategies.
• Strong understanding of AI concepts and governance is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement, training development, and project management.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and present it clearly to diverse audiences.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with federal agency operations and governance.
• Experience managing communities of practice or similar collaborative forums.
• Proficiency in digital communication tools and platforms.
• Certification in Change Management (e.g., Prosci) or Project Management (e.g., PMP) is a plus.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.