Senior AI Engagement & Enablement Specialist

Senior AI Engagement & Enablement Specialist at Leidos

The Leidos Chief Data & Analytics Office (CDAO) is seeking a Senior AI Engagement & Enablement Specialist. This position allows for full-time telework from any U.S. based location.

Position Summary

The CDAO is a new, high-growth organization central to Leidos's technology strategy. This role is essential for leading the strategy and execution of enterprise-wide engagement programs that cultivate an AI-savvy culture, build a vibrant community, and accelerate the adoption of AI tools and capabilities across the company.

As a Senior AI Engagement & Enablement Specialist, you will serve as a strategic leader and key evangelist for Leidos's human-centered AI philosophy. You will be responsible for developing and owning the engagement strategy, designing comprehensive campaigns, producing compelling content, and orchestrating high-impact events that empower the workforce to leverage AI responsibly. Additionally, you will mentor more junior team members and act as a trusted advisor to leadership on cultural transformation initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and drive a culture of innovation and maximize the business impact of AI at Leidos.

Primary Responsibilities

• Engagement Strategy Development & Ownership: Develop, own, and execute a comprehensive engagement strategy to build a vibrant, AI-fluent culture across the enterprise, aligning initiatives directly with organizational strategic goals and measuring outcomes against defined KPIs.
• Content Strategy & Enablement: Lead the content strategy and oversee the creation of compelling, multi-channel content, including blog/vlog posts, presentations, internal communications, and executive briefings, to promote the value and responsible use of AI across diverse audiences.
• Community Building & Event Strategy: Design and lead a scalable community-based program, including the strategic planning and execution of events, workshops, and cross-functional initiatives to enhance AI awareness, drive collaboration, and foster continuous learning across the organization.
• Stakeholder Partnership & Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders, championing AI initiatives, synthesizing feedback, and providing strategic recommendations to ensure engagement programs meet evolving workforce needs.
• Impact Measurement & Continuous Improvement: Establish frameworks for tracking, analyzing, and reporting on the effectiveness of engagement initiatives using performance metrics, feedback loops, and data-driven insights to demonstrate cultural impact and drive continuous program improvement.
• Mentorship & Team Development: Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to more junior team members, fostering professional growth and ensuring consistency and quality across all initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with HR, Communications, Learning & Development, and business unit leaders to integrate AI engagement efforts into broader organizational change management and workforce development strategies.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field, coupled with 12+ years of relevant experience in community management, marketing, corporate communications, or employee engagement, with a demonstrated track record of leading strategic programs.
• Deep understanding of AI concepts, trends, and their applications in a business or enterprise context.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to develop content strategies and create clear, engaging content for diverse audiences, including executive leadership.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale engagement or community-building programs (virtual or in-person) with measurable outcomes.
• Experience mentoring or leading junior team members or cross-functional project teams.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a technology-driven organization or a government contracting environment.
• A strong passion for Artificial Intelligence and its transformative potential, with demonstrated thought leadership in the AI or technology space.
• Expertise in internal communications strategies, change management, and employee engagement program design.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), digital content creation tools, and analytics/reporting platforms.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and work collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.
• Experience developing and managing program budgets and resource plans.

Key skills/competency

• AI Strategy
• Engagement Programs
• Content Creation
• Community Building
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Mentorship
• Program Management
• Communications
• Analytics & Reporting