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.
LocationCamp Springs, MD
Job DescriptionIDS 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 DutiesDevelop 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.
RequirementsBachelor’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
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What We Do
Hybrid conflict. Non-state actors. Digital hacktivists. Tribal politics. Advanced technology. Ancient beliefs. Rapid adaptation. Strategic uncertainty. Declining resources. Rising extremism. Today’s national security challenges are complex and multidimensional, requiring adaptive, interagency responses. For more than a decade, IDS International has delivered innovative training, research and operational civil-military services to help address these 21st century challenges. We are seasoned soldiers, aid workers, diplomats, intelligence professionals, cyber warriors, technical experts, political advisors, and more with a common understanding of how to train for and operate in conflict zones and transitional areas. Our team of interagency experts and field practitioners operate and train together daily, building on our global multidisciplinary understanding of challenges, best practices and new approaches. This wide range of perspectives permits us to serve as a liaison between civil society, military, government and technology to enhance coordination and effectively solve complex security and political problems.
