Change Management Sr. Consultant - Energy Providers

Guidehouse; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Change Management Specialist to lead and support change management activities for utility clients, focusing on technology implementation projects.

You will partner with client stakeholders to assess impacts, identify risks, and develop actionable change management strategies, while designing change plans, communications, stakeholder engagement, training support, and readiness assessments.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident due to nature of client engagements.
• Post-graduation work experience in change management, organizational readiness, or related consulting roles.
• Total work experience should include roles working with electric/power utility clients and roles supporting technology implementation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support change management activities for utility clients, with a focus on technology implementation projects.
• Partner with client stakeholders to assess organizational impacts, identify change risks, and develop actionable change management strategies.
• Design and deliver change plans, communications, stakeholder engagement activities, training support, and readiness assessments.
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and working sessions to build alignment and drive adoption across impacted business and operational teams.
• Collaborate with project managers, technical teams, and business leaders to integrate change management into overall project delivery.
• Measure adoption, readiness, and effectiveness of change activities and adjust plans as needed to support successful implementation.
• Provide trusted advisory support to clients navigating transformation initiatives in complex utility environments.

Skills

Change management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Facilitation

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High school diploma

Job description

• Lead and support change management activities for utility clients, with a focus on technology implementation projects.
• Partner with client stakeholders to assess organizational impacts, identify change risks, and develop actionable change management strategies.
• Design and deliver change plans, communications, stakeholder engagement activities, training support, and readiness assessments.
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and working sessions to build alignment and drive adoption across impacted business and operational teams.
• Collaborate with project managers, technical teams, and business leaders to integrate change management into overall project delivery.
• Measure adoption, readiness, and effectiveness of change activities and adjust plans as needed to support successful implementation.
• Provide trusted advisory support to clients navigating transformation initiatives in complex utility environments.

Job Family

Management Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Clearance Required

None

What You Will Do

• Lead and support change management activities for utility clients, with a focus on technology implementation projects.
• Partner with client stakeholders to assess organizational impacts, identify change risks, and develop actionable change management strategies.
• Design and deliver change plans, communications, stakeholder engagement activities, training support, and readiness assessments.
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and working sessions to build alignment and drive adoption across impacted business and operational teams.
• Collaborate with project managers, technical teams, and business leaders to integrate change management into overall project delivery.
• Measure adoption, readiness, and effectiveness of change activities and adjust plans as needed to support successful implementation.
• Provide trusted advisory support to clients navigating transformation initiatives in complex utility environments.

What You Will Need

• Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident due to nature of client engagements.
• High school diploma AND Seven (7+) plus years of post-graduation work experience; Or Associate's degree AND Five (5+) plus years of post-graduation work experience; Or Bachelor’s degree AND Three (3+) plus years of post-graduation work experience.
• Post-graduation work experience in change management, organizational readiness, or related consulting roles.
• Total work experience should include roles working with electric/power utility clients and roles supporting technology implementation projects.
• Strong understanding of change management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and influence across diverse teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented consulting environment.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and process improvement skills.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to work onsite in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office location.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Preference will be given to candidates currently residing within 50 miles of a Guidehouse Office listed.
• Experience with large-scale technology transformation programs in the utility industry.
• Experience developing training materials, communications, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Experience in a consulting or management consulting environment serving external clients.
• Change management certification, such as Prosci, CCMP, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with utility operations, grid modernization, field operations, or enterprise systems.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote, or hybrid delivery environment.

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. 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. 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]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.