Strategy & Organizational Change Management Consultant II

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement & LearningOpps

Employee Referral Program

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse in Washington, DC is seeking a consultant to support multidisciplinary engagements in strategy, organizational transformation, and process improvement. You will help with change management, requirements gathering, and developing deliverables for leadership briefings.

The role emphasizes collaboration within project teams, strong client relationships, and the ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment. A federal/public-trust clearance is a requirement.

Qualifications

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD 'PUBLIC TRUST'
• US citizenship required due to client engagements
• Experience in consulting, strategy, organizational change management, transformation, or process improvement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear findings and recommendations
• Ability to work independently and as part of a consulting team
• Strong organization, detail-orientation, and time-management skills
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams

Responsibilities

• Support multidisciplinary consulting engagements focused on strategy, organizational transformation, business process improvement, and change management.
• Support organizational change efforts including reorganizations, operating model shifts, culture change, technology adoption, and leadership transitions.
• Gather requirements through client interviews, workshops, focus groups, and working sessions.
• Collect, analyze, and synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to identify findings, gaps, and opportunities.
• Develop client deliverables such as gap analyses, findings and recommendations, requirements documents, process flows, strategic plans, SOPs, presentations, and communications.
• Support change management activities including stakeholder analysis, change impact assessments, communications, engagement, training, and adoption.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Presentation development

Independent and collaborative work

Time management

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/management/organizational development/communications/public administration/human resources or related field

Tools

Visio

Lucidchart

Miro

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams)

Job description

• Support multidisciplinary consulting engagements focused on strategy, organizational transformation, business process improvement, and change management.
• Support organizational change efforts, including reorganizations, operating model shifts, culture change, technology adoption, and leadership transitions.
• Support requirements-gathering activities through client interviews, workshops, focus groups, and working sessions.
• Collect, analyze, and synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to identify findings, gaps, and opportunities.
• Develop client deliverables such as gap analyses, findings and recommendations, requirements documents, process flows, strategic plans, SOPs, presentations, and communications.
• Support OCM activities, including stakeholder analysis, change impact assessments, communications, engagement, training, and adoption.
• Document current- and future-state processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct research and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Prepare materials for client meetings, workshops, and leadership briefings.
• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced client environment.
• Build strong working relationships with clients and project team members.

Job Family

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do

• Support multidisciplinary consulting engagements focused on strategy, organizational transformation, business process improvement, and change management.
• Support organizational change efforts, including reorganizations, operating model shifts, culture change, technology adoption, and leadership transitions.
• Support requirements-gathering activities through client interviews, workshops, focus groups, and working sessions.
• Collect, analyze, and synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to identify findings, gaps, and opportunities.
• Develop client deliverables such as gap analyses, findings and recommendations, requirements documents, process flows, strategic plans, SOPs, presentations, and communications.
• Support OCM activities, including stakeholder analysis, change impact assessments, communications, engagement, training, and adoption.
• Document current- and future-state processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct research and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Prepare materials for client meetings, workshops, and leadership briefings.
• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced client environment.
• Build strong working relationships with clients and project team members.

What You Will Need

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST".
• Must be a US Citizen due to nature of client engagements.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, organizational development, communications, public administration, human resources, or a related field.
• One (1) to Three (3) years of experience in consulting, strategy, organizational change management, organizational transformation, process improvement, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience developing presentations, reports, analyses, or other professional deliverables.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear findings and recommendations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a consulting team.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Experience supporting federal government clients.
• Experience with organizational change management, stakeholder engagement, or strategic communications.
• Experience with process mapping, organizational assessments, or strategic planning.
• Familiarity with change management approaches such as Prosci ADKAR.
• Experience with tools such as Visio, Lucidchart, or Miro.

The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. 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.

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