Strategic Communications & Change Leader

State of Iowa; Ankeny, Iowa (IA, LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

IPERS Retirement

Paid time off

9 paid holidays per year

401A plan with employer contributions

Employee discount programs

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Transportation's Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) seeks a dynamic Communications and Change Officer to lead the division's communications strategy, drive change initiatives, and manage digital presence. This role partners with the MVD Director and oversees internal and external communications, ensuring transparency and stakeholder engagement.

Travel both in-state and out-of-state is occasional.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in organizational change management and strategic communications.
• Ability to develop and execute cross‑agency communication plans for internal and external audiences.
• Experience aligning communication strategies with modernization and policy initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead organizational change management using frameworks like ADKAR and Prosci.
• Develop and execute communication strategies for internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee MVD's digital presence, web content, and publications; coordinate with External Communications Team.
• Support travel and collaboration across in‑state and out‑of‑state engagements.

Skills

Change management

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Public sector communications

Digital presence management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications or public administration

Tools

ADKAR

Prosci

Web content management

Job description

The Iowa Department of Transportation's Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) seeks a dynamic Communications and Change Officer to lead the division's communications strategy, drive change initiatives, and manage digital presence. This role partners with the MVD Director and oversees internal and external communications, ensuring transparency and stakeholder engagement.

Travel both in-state and out-of-state is occasional.