AI Adoption & Change Management Specialist IV

Responsibilities

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

The AI Adoption and Change Management Specialist IV will lead the organizational adoption of emerging technologies and AI-enabled capabilities across the enterprise. This role combines deep expertise in change management, stakeholder engagement, and workforce transformation to ensure successful, lasting technology transitions. The specialist designs and executes strategic communications, targeted training programs, corporate governance frameworks, and comprehensive AI enablement strategies that drive large-scale organizational readiness. Through change impact assessments, stakeholder expectation management, and tailored communication plans, the specialist mitigates user resistance and accelerates adoption. The role applies hands-on prompt engineering experience to bridge the gap between technical capability and everyday operations, translating AI tools into practical workforce solutions. The specialist develops executive briefings, user guides, and job aids for diverse audiences while establishing responsible AI governance practices, tracking performance metrics, and continuously optimizing workflows to embed AI habits across the organization .

Key Responsibilities

• Designs and executes change management strategies for large-scale AI and emerging technology adoption, applying structured
• Identifies and engages key stakeholders at all organizational levels, conducts readiness assessments, manages expectations through transparent communication, and builds coalition support to accelerate adoption and reduce resistance.
• Conducts change impact assessments to evaluate the scope and organizational implications of AI technology transitions, identifies risk areas and resistance points, and develops mitigation strategies and readiness plans.
• Develops and implements communication plans tailored to executive leadership, middle management, and end-user audiences, articulating the value of AI capabilities, addressing concerns proactively, and sustaining engagement throughout the adoption lifecycle.
• Designs and delivers AI enablement strategies that transform workforce behaviors, habits, and workflows, ensuring employees understand how to leverage AI tools effectively in daily operations and decision-making.
• Develops training curricula, executive briefings, user guides, and job aids for both technical and non-technical audiences, ensuring content is role-specific and continuously updated to reflect evolving AI capabilities.
• Establishes and maintains responsible AI governance frameworks, develops policies and ethical guidelines for AI usage, ensures compliance with organizational standards, and advises leadership on emerging AI governance considerations.
• Defines, tracks, and reports on adoption metrics and change effectiveness KPIs, leveraging data-driven insights to refine communication strategies, training approaches, and enablement programs.
• Champions a culture of innovation and continuous learning by embedding AI habits across the workforce, empowering change champions within business units, and designing reinforcement mechanisms that sustain long-term behavioral change.

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required
• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and ability to obtain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
• Bachelors or Masters degree with 8 + years of progressive experience in organizational change management, leading enterprise-scale technology transformation initiatives and at least 2 years specifically focused on AI/ML-driven organizational change.
• Minimum of 8 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

• Active TS/SCI CI Polygraph
• Prosci Certified Change Practitioner (CCP) or ACMP Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP)
• Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM) or equivalent L&D credential
• 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/or 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.

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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 $132,900.00 - USD $207,750.00 /Yr.