Change and Readiness Specialist

Guidehouse; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse in Arlington, VA seeks a Change Management professional to support enterprise transformation initiatives through communications, readiness, and stakeholder engagement. You will develop and deliver communications materials, coordinate readiness activities and employee engagement events, and track adoption metrics.

Responsibilities include training planning, governance support, and maintainingChange management artifacts across multiple teams, with up to 10% travel to client sites as

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen due to client engagements.
• Three to five years of experience in change management, communications, or workforce readiness.
• Experience developing communications products and supporting stakeholder engagement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work across multiple teams and travel to client sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support organizational change management, communications, and workforce readiness activities for enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Conduct stakeholder analyses, readiness assessments, and organizational impact evaluations.
• Develop communication materials, newsletters, presentations, FAQs, training content, and engagement resources.
• Coordinate readiness activities, stakeholder outreach, workshops, and employee engagement events.
• Track readiness metrics, stakeholder feedback, and adoption indicators.
• Maintain change management documentation, action plans, and reporting artifacts.
• Support governance meetings and stakeholder engagement sessions.
• Assist with training planning, train-the-trainer activities, and workforce enablement efforts.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Public Administration, or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Teams

Job description

Job Family:Management ConsultingTravel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public TrustWhat You Will DoSupport organizational change management, communications, and workforce readiness activities for enterprise transformation initiatives.Conduct stakeholder analyses, readiness assessments, and organizational impact evaluations.Develop communication materials, newsletters, presentations, FAQs, training content, and engagement resources.Coordinate readiness activities, stakeholder outreach, workshops, and employee engagement events.Support development and execution of communication campaigns and adoption initiatives.Assist with training planning, train-the-trainer activities, and workforce enablement efforts.Track readiness metrics, stakeholder feedback, and adoption indicators.Maintain change management documentation, action plans, and reporting artifacts.Support governance meetings, working groups, and stakeholder engagement sessions.Help identify risks to adoption and recommend mitigation strategies.What You Will NeedMust be a US Citizen due to nature of client engagements.Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD PUBLIC TRUST\".Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Public Administration, or related field.Three(3) to Five(5) years of experience supporting change management, communications, workforce readiness, training, or organizational transformation efforts.Experience developing communications products and supporting stakeholder engagement activities.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Strong organizational and project coordination skills.Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and stakeholder groups.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams.Must be able to go to travel to client site when needed.Will work from the Guidehouse office in Arlington, VA.What Would Be Nice to HaveProsci or other change management certification.Experience supporting digital transformation, workforce modernization, or enterprise technology initiatives.Experience facilitating workshops, focus groups, and stakeholder meetings.Familiarity with adoption metrics, surveys, and readiness assessments.Experience in consulting or large enterprise environments.What We Offer:Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. 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