Senior Strategic Communications/ Change Management Specialist

Ignite Digital; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Education stipends

Govt projects

Community engagement

Industry impact

Growth support

Job summary

Ignite Digital in the Norfolk, VA area seeks a Senior Strategic Communications/Change Management Specialist to lead enterprise‑wide communication and change efforts for a major U.S. Navy initiative. The role guides senior leadership and ensures consistent messaging across levels.

The position oversees a team of communications professionals, providing strategic counsel to Navy stakeholders and driving adoption of large‑scale transformations. A DoW SECRET clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of strategic communications and/or change management.
• Proven experience leading large-scale organizational change initiatives.
• Experience managing teams of communications professionals.
• Executive communication abilities, including briefing senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of strategic communication and change management strategies across the organization.
• Provide expert counsel to senior Navy leadership and program stakeholders on communication approaches and organizational impacts.
• Oversee, manage, and mentor a team of communication and change management professionals.
• Guide the planning, creation, and dissemination of communication products to inform and engage stakeholders.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure activities align with objectives.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and adoption strategies for large-scale change initiatives.

Skills

Strategic communications

Change management

Leadership

Executive briefing

Stakeholder engagement

Team mentoring

Communication strategy

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Ignite Digital enables national security agencies to accelerate decisions, elevate operational outcomes and achieve the outsized performance only an inside partner can deliver.

We combine mission experience, domain knowledge and technology expertise with the things partners can only know by being there every day. When agencies need a combination of tech and touch, Ignite Digital creates outcome-driving partnerships and stands with agencies to accomplish mission objectives.

Ignite Digital accelerates capability to the speed of every mission, deploying intelligent solutions and AI integration for faster, better transformation. Ignite delivers partnership beyond presentations to inspire the confidence to lead in a digital-forward world.

Ignite Digital. The Edge from Within.

Perks Of Working At Ignite Digital

• Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO
• Education stipends and referral bonuses
• Compelling work with the U.S. federal government
• Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement
• Opportunity to shape the future of our industry
• Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth

Ignite Digital is seeking a highly experienced Senior Strategic Communications/Change Management Specialist to lead the development and execution of enterprise-wide communication and change management strategies supporting a major U.S. Navy initiative in the Norfolk, VA area. The Senior Specialist will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, guiding the organization through large-scale change efforts and ensuring consistent, effective communication across all levels. The role also includes oversight of a team of communications and change management professionals, ensuring quality, alignment, and strategic coherence across all deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of strategic communication and change management strategies across the organization.
• Provide expert counsel to senior Navy leadership and program stakeholders on communication approaches, change management strategies, and organizational impacts.
• Oversee, manage, and mentor a team of communication and change management professionals, ensuring high-quality outputs aligned with project goals.
• Guide the planning, creation, and dissemination of communication products to inform, engage, and support stakeholders throughout complex transformation initiatives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure communication and change management activities complement technical, operational, and organizational objectives.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and adoption strategies for large-scale change initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in strategic communications and/or change management.
• Proven experience leading large-scale organizational change initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams of communication and change professionals.
• Expert-level knowledge of communications principles and change management methodologies.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing successful enterprise communication and change management strategies within large organizations.
• Exceptional leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire, influence, and persuade senior leaders.
• Excellent executive communication abilities, including briefing senior stakeholders and crafting strategic messaging.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.

Security Clearance

• Active DoW SECRET clearance required.

Salary: $120k+ to align with education and experience.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Ignite Digital is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

For individuals who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://bit.ly/2XqZoLM (CA) or https://bit.ly/3Eo922f (SC) or contact Human Resources. Ignite Digital Services will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal employment opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Ignite Digital Services require, in a posting or otherwise, U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract.

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