Strategy & Change Management Specialist

Guidehouse; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Strategy and Change Consultant to serve as a liaison between stakeholders and project teams, facilitating communication, gathering requirements, and supporting organizational change initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new processes and solutions for government clients.

You will coordinate change management activities, assess organizational impacts, develop communications, and track milestones using Microsoft 365 tools while enabling cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years in business analytics, communications, change management, or strategy.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between stakeholders and project teams to facilitate communication and gather business requirements.
• Coordinate change management activities and assess organizational impacts.
• Develop communications strategies and stakeholder engagement plans for successful adoption of new processes and solutions.
• Support cross-functional collaboration and process improvements for government clients.

Skills

Stakeholder coordination

Change management

Business analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job Family:Strategy & Transformation ConsultingTravel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public TrustWhat You Will Do:We are looking for a Strategy and Change Consultant that serves as a liaison between stakeholders and project teams, facilitating communication, gathering business requirements, and supporting organizational change initiatives to ensure the successful adoption of new processes and solutions. Responsibilities include coordinating change management activities, assessing organizational impacts, developing communication strategies, creating stakeholder engagement plans, and helping organizations navigate transitions effectively.The Strategy and Change Consultant also involves conducting research, analysis, and reporting using Microsoft 365 tools to develop communications, track project milestones, monitor stakeholder feedback, and support decision-making. Working directly with government clients, the consultant will coordinate meetings, events, and travel logistics while supporting cross-functional collaboration and process improvement initiatives that enhance operational effectiveness and help clients achieve their mission objectives.What You Will Need:Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.Bachelor's degreeFive (5) or more years' experience in business analytics, communications, change management, or strategyWhat Would Be Nice To Have:An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED DHS Public TrustExperience with law enforcementExperience supporting training efforts through the review and updating of curriculum, supporting logistics and planning and overall training program needs.Experience leading process improvement and automation efforts to develop new tools/processes in a law enforcement environment.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 InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse 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.All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [e-mail]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.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.