Senior Strategic Communications/ Change Management Specialist

About the role

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.

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.

Benefits

• 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

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Active DoW SECRET clearance required.

Pay

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