Communications Specialist (Organizational Change Management)

Job Title

Communications Specialist (Organizational Change Management)

Why IDS?

IDS believes in resolving conflict and building innovative approaches to today’s most complex challenges. By combining operational expertise with a deep understanding of government missions, IDS delivers tailored solutions that improve organizational performance, enable change, and support mission success across complex environments.

Location

Camp Springs, MD

Job Description

IDS is seeking a Communications Specialist (Organizational Change Management) to support a federal government program. This role provides strategic communications and change management support for initiatives focused on policy implementation, operational improvement, and stakeholder engagement.

The Communications Specialist will work closely with cross‑functional teams to develop clear, consistent messaging and support organizational change efforts within a large, distributed organization.

Key Duties

Develop and deliver strategic communications supporting internal operational and policy‑driven initiatives.

Create, edit, and maintain communications products including briefings, talking points, messaging frameworks, and presentations.

Support organizational change management efforts by developing communications that promote awareness, understanding, and adoption of new processes or initiatives.

Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to ensure accurate and consistent messaging across stakeholders.

Assist leadership and program teams with stakeholder engagement and coordination activities.

Ensure communications align with organizational priorities, governance processes, and operational goals.

Requirements

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

Minimum of 7 years of experience supporting communications efforts for federal programs.

Experience supporting organizational change management initiatives in complex environments.

Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills tailored to diverse audiences.

Ability to coordinate across functional teams and adapt messaging as needed.

Prosci Change Management Certification or comparable certification preferred.

U.S. citizenship required.

No security clearance required.

Compensation

• $110,000 – $130,000 annual salary
• Benefits

Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.

If you are unable to apply through the portal and need to speak to someone about necessary accommodations to apply, please email [email protected] and we will follow up with you. Do not submit resumes and applications through this email.