Change Management Specialist

Aptive Resources; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal agency consulting firm is seeking a Change Management Specialist to execute strategies for vfmp modernization initiatives. Responsibilities include developing plans, conducting assessments, and engaging stakeholders. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, Prosci certification, and 6 years of experience in change management, ideally within federal or healthcare programs. This position is located in San Diego, California.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in change management and adoption strategy.
• Experience leading change initiatives for large federal or healthcare programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute change management strategies, communications, and training plans.
• Conduct readiness assessments and develop resistance management plans.
• Engage senior leaders and stakeholders to support transition and adoption.
• Integrate change management activities into overall project plans.

Skills

Change management strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Training development

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, communications, or related field

Prosci or equivalent certification

Job description

Change Management Specialist vfmp Modernization

The Change Management Specialist executes organizational change management strategies to support adoption of vfmp modernization initiatives, ensuring stakeholder readiness and effective communication.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and execute change management strategies, communications, and training plans.
• Conduct readiness assessments and develop resistance management plans.
• Engage senior leaders and stakeholders to support transition and adoption.
• Integrate change management activities into overall project plans.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, communications, or related field.
• Prosci or equivalent certification.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in change management and adoption strategy.
• Experience leading change initiatives for large federal or healthcare programs.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience applying Prosci in healthcare or unionized environments.
• Experience with stakeholder communications and leadership engagement programs.

About Aptive

Aptive partners with federal agencies to achieve their missions through improved performance, streamlined operations and enhanced service delivery. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, we support more than a dozen agencies including Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Defense, Homeland Security and the National Science Foundation.

We specialize in applying technology, creativity and human‑centered services to optimize mission delivery and improve experiences for millions of people who count on government services every day.

Founded : 2012 Employees : 300+ nationwide

Eeo Statement

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active‑duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.