Mid-Level Strategic Communications/ Change Management Specialist

Ignite Digital is seeking a MidLevel Strategic Communications and Change Management Specialist to support a U.S. Navy program in the Norfolk, VA area. This role is ideal for a communications professional who enjoys leading organizational change efforts, shaping strategic messaging, guiding stakeholders, and driving adoption of new processes, technologies, or organizational structures.

You will play a critical role in designing and executing communication and change management plans for complex Navy initiatives, ensuring alignment, stakeholder engagement, and measurable change adoption across missionfocused environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain strategic communication plans supporting complex organizational, process, or technology initiatives.
• Lead change management activities using established methodologies (e.g., Prosci ADKAR, Kotter's 8Step Change Model).
• Craft clear, effective, and targeted messaging for diverse audiences including Navy stakeholders, leadership, and technical teams.
• Provide expert guidance to teams and stakeholders on communication best practices, change adoption strategies, and engagement techniques.
• Conduct stakeholder assessments, impact analyses, readiness evaluations, and risk mitigation planning.
• Facilitate briefings, workshops, and discussions to support change adoption and transparency.
• Lead small projects or workstreams and mentor junior team members.
• Collaborate closely with program leadership, project managers, and crossfunctional staff to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with Navy priorities.
• Track communication and changerelated metrics and produce clear progress reports.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 4+ years of experience in communications, strategic communications, public affairs, or change management.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing successful communication and change management plans.
• In-depth knowledge of change management methodologies, such as Prosci ADKAR or Kotter's 8Step Change Model.
• Strong project management abilities, including planning, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and writing skills.
• Ability to influence and persuade stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Proven ability to lead change management projects in dynamic or mission-oriented environments.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Change management certifications (e.g., Prosci) are highly desirable but not required.

Security Clearance

• Active DoW SECRET clearance required.

Salary: $90k+ to align with education and experience.