AI Adoption & Change Specialist IV

Responsibilities

Noblis is seeking an AI Adoption and Change Specialist IV to support our customer in Chantilly VA.

TheAI Adoption and Change Specialist IV will lead the organizational adoption of emerging technologies and AI-enabled capabilities by combining deep expertise in enterprise change management, stakeholder engagement, workforce transformation, and prompt engineering. The individual ensures successful, lasting technology transition through the design and execution of strategic communications, targeted training programs, corporate governance frameworks, and comprehensive AI enablement strategies. Responsible for driving large-scale organizational readiness, the specialist conducts change impact assessments, manages stakeholder expectations, and builds tailored communication plans to mitigate user resistance. Crucially, the role bridges the gap between technical capability and everyday operations by applying hands-on experience in prompt engineering, iterative testing, model refinement, and human-AI interaction best practices. Additionally, the specialist oversees training and knowledge management by developing executive briefings, user guides, and job aids for both technical and non-technical audiences, while simultaneously establishing responsible AI governance practices, tracking performance metrics, and continuously optimizing workflows to successfully embed AI habits across the workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and implements comprehensive AI enablement strategies that translate technical capabilities into practical, everyday operational improvements across the workforce.
• Applies hands-on expertise in prompt engineering, iterative testing, model refinement, and human-AI interaction best practices to optimize AI tool adoption and usage patterns.
• Develops executive briefings, user guides, job aids, and multi-tiered training programs for both technical and non-technical audiences, ensuring sustained knowledge transfer.
• Designs and executes multi-channel communication plans that build awareness, generate buy-in, and sustain momentum throughout the technology transition lifecycle.
• Establishes and maintains responsible AI governance frameworks, including ethical use policies, bias monitoring, and compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Tracks adoption metrics, user engagement data, and performance indicators for executive leadership, continuously optimizing workflows to embed AI habits across the workforce.
• Identifies opportunities to transform legacy processes into AI-augmented workflows, managing the human side of process reengineering.
• Serves as the recognized authority on AI change management methodology , advising executive leadership on adoption strategy, organizational risk, and workforce readiness.

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required
• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
• Bachelor OR Master's degree in Organizational Development , Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Communications, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in organizational change management, with at least 8 years leading enterprise-scale technology transformation initiatives and at least 3 years specifically focused on AI/ML-driven organizational change.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with AI enablement, prompt engineering, generative AI deployment, or human-AI interaction design in production environments.
• Minimum of 10 years supporting change management, workforce transformation, or technology adoption within government agencies, federal contractors, or highly regulated public sector environments, with demonstrated experience across multiple agencies or programs.
• Demonstrated history of advising SES-level, C-suite, or equivalent executive leadership on technology transformation strategy and organizational readiness.
• Proven experience establishing AI governance frameworks, responsible AI policies, and ethical use standards within regulated environments .

Desired Qualifications

• TS/SCI CI Polygraph
• Prosci Certified Change Practitioner (CCP) or ACMP Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP)
• SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), Lean Portfolio Management, or equivalent enterprise Agile certification
• Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM) or equivalent L&D credential
• Experience developing or contributing to federal AI governance policy (e.g., NIST AI RMF, OMB AI guidance, agency-specific AI strategies).

• Experience leading AI Centers of Excellence, AI governance boards, or enterprise AI adoption programs.

• Familiarity with advanced AI/ML concepts including fine-tuning, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), multi-modal models, and agentic AI architectures.

• Experience with organizational network analysis (ONA) and behavioral analytics to measure adoption patterns.

• Track record of building and scaling AI change management practices from zero to enterprise maturity.

• Prior experience as a trusted advisor or embedded consultant to agency CIOs, CTOs, or Chief AI Officers.

• Recognized industry speaker or published author in change management, digital transformation, or AI adoption.

Overview

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation's toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers' most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission-driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well-being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us .

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis' total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $160,800.00 - USD $251,325.00 /Yr.