Junior Organizational Change Management Consultant

Arlington, Virginia
Guidehouse

Job Family:

Management Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking a Junior Organizational Change Management Consultant to help a federal client stand-up and manage a Procurement Quality Assurance Program (QAP) to enable the agency to:

• Improve contracting outcomes and elevate the acquisition experience

• Standardize processes, refine polices, and incorporate best practices

• Enhance contract quality, including accuracy, compliance, and completeness

• Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement

Primary responsibilities include the following:

• Serve as part of a team to stand-up and help the government effectively manage its QAP

• Coordinate inputs with team and support client meetings

• Lead and support change management activities; manage workload and tasks and ensure development of high-quality deliverables

• Develop change management strategies to achieve QAP goals and objectives, garner key stakeholder buy-in, and promote user adoption

• Develop and implement governance, stakeholder engagement, change and communication management, training, and performance management plans

• Conduct impact analyses, assess change readiness, and manage anticipated resistance

• Develop multi-channel communications products to engage a wide array of stakeholders

• Create QAP tools, templates, guides, standard operating procedures, contract file review documents, and related artifacts

• Develop or refine acquisition policies and QAP business processes

• Develop and deliver training to help staff understand and build competencies needed to manage the QAP

• Define and measure success metrics and evaluate the performance of change management activities

• Collaborate with the Balanced Scorecard team and provide inputs to help gauge the overall health of the client’s procurement line of business

• Capture lessons learned and elicit client feedback to promote continuous improvement

• Communicate with all levels of the client’s organization and prepare, as well as deliver, engaging and dynamic briefings for senior executives

• Ensure compliance with Department and Federal requirements

• Develop and maintain a knowledge management repository

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and CURRENT SECRET federal security clearance

• Bachelor’s degree

• ONE (1) year of relevant experience

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience leading or supporting change management initiatives

• Experience supporting the design and implementation of change management solutions

• Experience and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies, and tools, such as the Proscar ADKAR Model

• Prosci, Change Management Advanced Practitioner, LaMarsh, CCMP, or another accredited change management certification

• Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail

• Ability to navigate complex business environments and manage multiple stakeholders and priorities

• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work

• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities

• Experience leading or supporting client-facing meetings and engaging clients at various levels

• Experience developing high-impact work products, reports, and other deliverables in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to write and edit reports, create briefings for senior executives, and customize content for various audiences

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

• Proficient use of the suite of Microsoft Office products

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 Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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