Strategic Communications Lead — Data, AI & Stakeholder Engagement

Steampunk

Bloomington (IL)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 120,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Steampunk is seeking a Communications Specialist to support a federal Office of Data and AI. You will help shape branding, messaging, and stakeholder communications, producing leadership newsletters and coordinating engagement forums that connect data, analytics, and AI initiatives to end users.

You will design graphics, maintain SharePoint sites, prepare briefs and talking points for senior leadership, and track communication effectiveness.

Qualifications

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Security Clearance.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field with 8+ or 10+ years of experience in communications or brand strategy.
Experience developing brand identity assets and recurring stakeholder communications.
Proficiency with PowerPoint, SharePoint, and basic graphic design tools.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain branding, logos, templates, and style guides for the office and initiatives.
Draft, design, and publish newsletters and program updates for senior stakeholders.
Plan stakeholder engagement forums, speaker series, and communities of practice.
Create executive briefs, talking points, and presentation materials for leadership.
Support rollout efforts, including go-to-market communications and beta coordination.
Coordinate user research and feedback to inform strategy and protect PII.
Design graphics and visual assets for launches and communications.
Maintain SharePoint sites and distribution lists; track engagement metrics.