Federal Change Management Consultant

Thunder, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Ownership & Impact

Level Up Your Career

Work From Anywhere

People-First Flexibility

Job summary

Thunder, Inc in Washington, DC, is seeking a Change Management Consultant to lead training and onboarding initiatives within federal environments. This role requires a proactive problem-solver who will work autonomously to shape enablement strategies while utilizing cloud technologies.

The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience, expertise in Salesforce products, and strong strategic thinking to align solutions with federal objectives. Comprehensive benefits and a flexible work environment are part of the package.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in training, onboarding, and change management.
• Extensive knowledge of the Salesforce suite of products.
• Proven leadership skills in managing enablement for federal projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement training programs for end-users and admins.
• Manage the onboarding process for new users.
• Drive the change management process with federal stakeholders.

Skills

Training Leadership

Change Management

User Adoption

Mentorship

Communication

Education

US Citizenship Required

Salesforce Certifications (Preferred)

Tools

Salesforce

AWS

Job description

Change Management Consultant – Salesforce Federal Delivery

Location: Remote/Hybrid (US-based, DC Metro Area). In-person expectations include visits with customers, Salesforce offices, and to Thunder offices in Tysons Corner, VA.

Employment Type: This is a contingent role based upon a successful bid award.

Role Summary: We are seeking a visionary Enablement Consultant to serve as the cornerstone of our federal practice. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who thrives on the challenge of leading training, onboarding, and change management for users and admins within complex federal environments. You will have the autonomy to shape our enablement strategy while working with the latest cloud technologies to support our most mission‑critical customers.

Responsibilities

• Training Leadership: Lead the design and implementation of comprehensive training programs for both end‑users and system administrators.
• Onboarding Management: Manage and oversee the end‑to‑end onboarding process to ensure new users are successfully integrated into federal cloud environments.
• Change Management: Drive the change management process, coordinating with internal teams and federal stakeholders to navigate cultural and technical shifts.
• User Adoption: Implement advanced strategies and tools to monitor and increase user engagement across Salesforce and AWS environments.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and best practices to development and consulting teams regarding user experience and system sustainability.
• Certification Maintenance: Maintain and apply expert knowledge of Salesforce certifications and enablement protocols.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship Required, with ability and willingness to obtain security clearance(s).
• 5-7+ years of experience leading training, onboarding, and change management cycles, with hands‑on experience in automated enablement platforms.
• Significant experience with the Salesforce suite of products, especially Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and/or Agentforce.
• Proven leadership skills and experience in managing enablement for large, complex federal projects.
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to align training solutions with federal business objectives.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Certifications: Salesforce Certified Instructor, Salesforce Education Cloud Consultant, or equivalent (Preferred).

Perks

• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, and Employer-Paid Life/Disability Insurance to keep you and your loved ones covered.
• Ownership & Impact – Stock options in a fast‑moving, high‑growth company. Every employee plays a part in what we’re building.
• Level Up Your Career – Real opportunities to grow your Salesforce and Amazon expertise through mentorship, certifications, and hands‑on experience with cutting‑edge technology.
• Work From Anywhere – Enjoy the freedom of remote work, flexible PTO (with a 2‑week minimum!), and generous leave policies – because the best work happens where you’re happiest.
• People‑First Flexibility – We’re always listening, evolving, and adapting. Your feedback helps shape our policies, ensuring you can thrive – professionally and personally.