Change Management & Communications Specialist

Guidehouse Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Disability Insurance

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning Opportunities

Mobility Stipend

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Guidehouse Inc. is seeking a skilled Change Management professional to develop and execute OCM strategies aligning with business process, technology, and organizational transformations.

You will conduct stakeholder analyses, assess needs, and craft targeted engagement plans while designing readiness assessments and executive communications to support workforce transition and adoption.

Qualifications

• Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD Public Trust; Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
• Must be a US Citizen due to nature of client engagements
• Five to Seven years of experience supporting organizational change management, communications, workforce transformation, or related initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute organizational change management (OCM) strategies that support successful adoption of business process, technology, and organizational transformations.
• Conduct stakeholder analyses to identify impacted groups, assess needs, and develop targeted engagement strategies.
• Perform change impact assessments to evaluate the effects of proposed changes on people, processes, roles, and operations.
• Develop and implement change readiness assessments and action plans to prepare stakeholders for transition.
• Create and execute communications strategies, plans, and materials that promote awareness, understanding, and adoption of change initiatives.
• Design and deliver stakeholder engagement activities, workshops, briefings, and feedback sessions.
• Develop training and user adoption materials to support workforce transition and sustainment.
• Monitor change adoption metrics, stakeholder feedback, and organizational readiness indicators, providing recommendations for course corrections as needed.
• Collaborate with program leadership, business stakeholders, and technical teams to integrate change management activities into project delivery.
• Support executive sponsors and change champions by providing strategic messaging, engagement plans, and change leadership guidance.

Skills

Stakeholder analysis

Change management

Communications planning

Executive presentations

Facilitation

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Family

Management Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

• Develop and execute organizational change management (OCM) strategies that support successful adoption of business process, technology, and organizational transformations.
• Conduct stakeholder analyses to identify impacted groups, assess needs, and develop targeted engagement strategies.
• Perform change impact assessments to evaluate the effects of proposed changes on people, processes, roles, and operations.
• Develop and implement change readiness assessments and action plans to prepare stakeholders for transition.
• Create and execute communications strategies, plans, and materials that promote awareness, understanding, and adoption of change initiatives.
• Design and deliver stakeholder engagement activities, workshops, briefings, and feedback sessions.
• Develop training and user adoption materials to support workforce transition and sustainment.
• Monitor change adoption metrics, stakeholder feedback, and organizational readiness indicators, providing recommendations for course corrections as needed.
• Collaborate with program leadership, business stakeholders, and technical teams to integrate change management activities into project delivery.
• Support executive sponsors and change champions by providing strategic messaging, engagement plans, and change leadership guidance.

What You Will Nee d:

• Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD Public Trust; Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred
• Must be a US Citizen due to nature of client engagements
• Bachelor's degree.
• Five (5) to Seven (7) years of experience supporting organizational change management, communications, workforce transformation, or related initiatives.
• Experience conducting stakeholder analyses, change impact assessments, and readiness assessments.
• Experience developing and executing strategic communications and stakeholder engagement plans.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop executive-level presentations, briefings, and communications products.
• Experience facilitating meetings, workshops, focus groups, or stakeholder engagement sessions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a client-facing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Ability to travel
• Ability to work in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Master's degree in Organizational Development, Communications, Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Professional certification in change management, such as Prosci Change Management Certification, Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP), or equivalent.
• Experience supporting large-scale business transformation, digital modernization, or technology implementation initiatives.
• Experience developing training curricula, learning materials, and workforce adoption programs.
• Experience supporting federal government clients and navigating complex stakeholder environments.
• Familiarity with change management frameworks, communications planning methodologies, and adoption measurement techniques.
• Experience supporting Agile, process improvement, business transformation, or enterprise modernization programs.
• Graphic design, content development, or digital communications experience to create engaging stakeholder communications and awareness campaigns.

Salary

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

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 Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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