Communications and Change Management Specialist

Arc Aspicio•Washington, DC

1d•$77,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Communications and Change Management Specialist designs and develops strategic and operational communications for Federal clients. They facilitate organizational change with stakeholders and lead multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, complex environment. Ideal candidates have at least 7 years of experience in communications and change management. They are interested in homeland security clients and emergency management. Arc Aspicio is currently operating in a hybrid work environment where work will be performed at client sites, the Arc Aspicio DC office, and remotely - depending on client, contract, and company needs. All candidates must live in the Washington, DC area at time of employment.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience developing and executing strategies for Federal programs
Experience in large, complex Federal government or other nationwide programs with a preferred focus on grants and program management
Proven to be flexible and thrive in a dynamic, ambiguous, and complex work environment and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Outstanding written and oral communication and collaboration skills and strong leadership potential
Ability to collaborate and work effectively remotely and in-person
Technologically savvy, especially with Microsoft products and use of collaboration tools like SharePoint
Desire to join a consulting firm and learn business concepts; loves to collaborate and reach out to get involved in company events, offerings, and special projects
Ability to work in the Washington, DC metro area and travel to different locations
US Citizenship only (no dual citizenship)
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations or related field
Prosci Change Management Certification, similar certification, or related advance degree
Currently holds or has the ability to obtain security clearance
Critical Skills: Executive presence, leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, collaborative mind-set, excellent problem-solving skills, and interest in working in a consulting firm. Interest in working on assignments outside of one project is strongly desired

Nice To Haves

Strong interest in homeland security and emergency management
Very strong interest in developing as a consultant to increase leadership ability and project management knowledge and learn business concepts
Experience in grants management, program management, and/or performance management

Responsibilities

Demonstrate expertise in executive-level communication, messaging frameworks, and stakeholder engagement
Experience supporting organizational change management initiatives
Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills tailored for diverse audiences
Ability to coordinate across functional teams for clear and consistent messaging
Experience drafting strategic communications in support of operational programs
Create high quality work products and deliverables including documents, presentations, and data dashboards that allow clients to make decisions
Take on new responsibilities and learn the mission/business while maintaining excellent attention to detail, finding ways to exceed client expectations
Contribute to company service areas beyond just the project to build new skills and help the company grow by developing our capabilities and selling new business
Contribute to our company culture, which promotes collaboration, learning, and helping others to grow and develop
Collaborate with our clients to solve tough problems, delivering outstanding client service, and achieving mission results
Apply excellent consulting, business analysis, and communications skills to quickly identify problems, analyze challenges, and recommend solutions to our team and our clients