Change Management Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Change Management Specialist with a proven track record in leading organizational change management efforts for federal technology projects with a focus on strategic communications, stakeholder management, and training development and delivery to support large-scale transformation initiatives in federal environments.  

What You’ll Do: 

• Change Management:  Design and implement robust change management strategies tailored to federal system implementation projects, ensuring seamless organizational adoption. Apply industry-leading methodologies, including but not limited to: 

• Change impact analyses, Stakeholder assessments, Comprehensive change management plans, Surveys and success measurement and Communication and training plans to prepare users for upcoming changes 

• Strategic Communications: Collaborate with internal teams to design and deliver clear, user-friendly communications through various channels to prepare users for organizational and technological changes. 

• Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, serving as the primary liaison between program teams, customers, and end-users to ensure seamless adoption of new systems and processes. 

• Training Development and Delivery: Lead the creation and execution of tailored training programs, including virtual and in-person sessions, video modules, and instructional materials, to support end-user adoption and organizational readiness. 

• Metrics and Continuous Improvement: Establish metrics to measure change management success, track engagement, gather feedback, and continuously improve communications, training, and stakeholder engagement strategies. 

• Agile Integration: Apply agile methodologies to streamline change management activities, ensuring efficient and effective implementation of complex federal systems. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, organizational development, or a related field  

• 5+ years of organizational change management experience, specifically supporting federal technology projects. 

• Demonstrated proficiency in communications strategy, stakeholder engagement, and training development and delivery in large-scale IT transformation initiatives. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and guide diverse stakeholder groups. 

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. 

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance per contract requirements 

Desired: 

• Candidates located in the DC Metro area 

• Advanced degree in I/O Psychology or a related field. 

• Change management certification (e.g., CCMP, Prosci, or Kotter). 

• Experience with business process re-engineering, Appian projects, and management consulting.