Job Family:
Operational Effectiveness Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
The Change Management and Communications Lead will join a dynamic team supporting a global implementation of IT systems at the Department of State. In this role, the candidate will develop the approach for change management strategies and strategic communications efforts for the rollout of two global IT systems to ensure successful adoption and communication to stakeholders in support of the implementation. In addition, the candidate will oversee the day-to-day efforts of the workstreams executing the change and communications strategies for both systems, ensuring overall coordination across both efforts.
Day to Day Responsibilities May Include:
Leading workstreams in the development of change management and communications strategies and accompanying implementations plans
Overseeing the execution of change and communications strategies
Developing stakeholder engagement approaches, to include performing stakeholder analyses, and developing stakeholder personas and journey maps
Developing multi-channel communications products for communicating with a wide array of internal and external stakeholders
Developing metrics for evaluating the effectiveness of change and communications initiatives and activities
Preparing for and leading internal and external stakeholder discussions, client meetings, and briefings
What You Will Need:
An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance
Bachelor's degree
FIVE (5) or more years’ experience developing change management and communications strategies and initiatives
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Certified Change Management Professional Certification, PROSCI, or other change management credential
State Department experience (or other international agency)
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas to a variety of stakeholders
Prior consulting experience
Experience with communications related to IT, systems implementations, or technology projects
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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