Managing Consultant – Change Management

Guidehouse; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks a Senior Change Management Lead in McLean, VA to guide federal health transformations and mentor junior staff while delivering technology-enabled solutions for public health programs.

The role requires 6+ years of experience, strong Prosci/ADKAR knowledge, excellent communication, and US citizenship with clearance eligibility for FDA-related work. This is a full-time, on-site position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in change management
• Understanding of Prosci/ADKAR methodologies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain clearances
• Experience in technology-driven environments incl. SDLC/UAT
• Strong project management skills and staffing/budget experience
• Mentoring junior staff and coaching
• 6+ years of professional experience
• BA/BS degree

Responsibilities

• Lead change management initiatives for FDA clients and other public health agencies
• Partner with cross-functional teams to design adoption strategies
• Develop and execute change strategies for technology deployment and rollout
• Advise clients through organizational change and transformation

Skills

Change Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Fast-paced Environment

US Citizenship

Tech Transformation

Project Management

Mentoring

Professional Experience 6 yrs

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

Job Family

Strategy & Transformation Consulting

Travel Required

None

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do

Do you enjoy helping clients thrive in times of change and adapt to new, improved ways of doing things? Do you want to lead teams that solve complex problems for the FDA and other global public health agencies? We are an idea incubator, consistently looking beyond the horizon to help bring new concepts to life, merging teams of technologists and process experts from commercial and public sectors. In this role, you will:

• Lead change management initiatives to help FDA clients and other public health agencies adopt new technologies and innovative ways of working.
• Partner with cross-functional teams of technologists and process experts to design and implement strategies that drive adoption and minimize resistance.
• Develop and execute change strategies specifically for technology development, deployment, and rollout, ensuring smooth integration into client operations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding them through organizational change and transformation efforts.

What You Will Need

• Proven experience in change management, organizational development, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR) and their practical application.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain necessary clearances for FDA-related work.
• Experience managing change in technology-driven environments, including software implementation or digital transformation projects. This requires a general understanding of software development lifecycles (e.g., SDLC or EPLC) and experience supporting requirements gathering and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Project management skills including leadership of workplan formation, staffing allocation and supervision, and budget
• Demonstrated success in supervising and mentoring junior level staff as well as ownership of career development coaching
• 6 years of Professional experience
• BA/BS degree

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Experience working with federal agencies, particularly the FDA or other public health organizations.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies and digital transformation initiatives.
• ACMP, Prosci, or similar change management certification.
• CCMP or PMP Project Management certification.

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.

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 . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.