Senior Change Management Associate

Job Description

Senior Change Management Associate (0034)

OCT Consulting LLC is a boutique management and strategy consulting company that provides support to Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology. OCT Consulting has grown significantly within the last 3 years and continues to grow.

Responsibilities and Duties

We are looking to bring onboard experienced federal government management consultants to support a US civil agency client’s effort to reorganize their workforce of over 500 FTEs around Category Management principles. If you are intelligent, intellectually curious, organized, diligent, client-focused, and detail-oriented, and you have significant experience in change management with federal government clients, you may be a great fit for this position Senior

Among other things, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a Change Management Plan to support this reorganization. The plan will pertain to the implementation of a new organizational structure, processes, policies, and procedures. You will need to prepare the organization for the changes, determine change management needs, develop communications to roll out the new changes, and continuously measure and monitor the implementation of the defined changes. You will work closely with business process analysts and communications consultants to ensure that the organization is transforming appropriately vs. plan. You will also brief senior executives on the transformation. You must be a versatile worker and also contribute to other general management consulting tasks as needed (e.g., creating new business processes, leading briefings, conducting general research).

Responsibilities and duties include:

Acting as change management subject matter expert

Developing and leading the rigorous implementation of a comprehensive Change Management Plan in support of the rollout of new processes and procedures related to the reorganization

Creating stellar, aesthetically appealing PPT presentations, infographics, and other work products in support of the change

Conducting 1:1 and group discussions to gauge the level of change and progress vs. plan

Developing and executing approaches (e.g., surveys) to monitor change

Develop communications to update the organization on changes including new processes, policies, procedures, and ways of working

Communicating business process changes to the client’s workforce of over 500 FTEs through cross-channel education and training campaigns

Leading briefings to senior executives and other stakeholders on the extent to which defined changes have been implemented and the relative success of implementation

Providing support and guidance to the government client around issues related to change management, communications, and training.

Assisting with the development of various presentations, briefing materials plans, and infographics using Excel, Google, and MS PowerPoint

Supporting executive-level meeting facilitation and scheduling, and facilitating new and recurring meetings to build consensus, gain approval on key decisions, and conduct research

Draft, finalize, and distribute meeting minutes

As requested, conduct self-directed research and analysis, produce reports and presentations, and complete other work, as assigned

Note that this is an excellent opportunity to be part of a small team of management consultants working closely with high-level government executives to execute a reorganization and build new processes for a high-profile government agency

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

Minimum of ten (10) years of work experience providing expert-level, change management support within the Department of State, DoD, or other Federal agencies. agencies. While not necessary, experience supporting reorganization efforts for a federal agency is desirable.

Certifications related to change management are highly desirable

Excellent organizational and detail-oriented working style; you should be capable of creating executive-level materials with minimal oversight

Excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in support of senior government stakeholders

Proficiency in Microsoft suite of programs, as well as Google tools to manage Shared files

Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple taskings, and work in a fast-paced working environment

Openness to feedback and continuous self-improvement; self-awareness to understand the areas where you excel and those which will require further development

Highly intellectually curious and resourceful when approaching problems and determining solution

Willingness to perform a broad range of tasks that include everything from high-level strategy creation to administrative duties

Demonstrated critical thinking and flexibility in supporting a diverse set of projects

Bachelor’s Degree

Must possess or be able to obtain and retain a Moderate Risk Public Trust clearance; the investigation will involve a credit, fingerprint, and law enforcement agency check (Current Secret or higher clearance preferred)

Ability to Commute

The position is primarily off-site but may require one or more days per week at the Federal client site in Rosslyn, VA (i.e., Arlington, VA) and/or in Washington, DC.

Benefits

Benefits

The position includes competitive compensation and a full suite of benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry-leading provider with 3% employer matching contributions.

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits

Training Benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year, commensurate with experience and education.

About OCT

OCT Consulting LLC is a certified SBA 8(a), minority-owned, small, disadvantaged business providing professional services and information technology solutions to the Federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the advantage of agility in operations along with a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major Federal government agencies.

OCT is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. OCT is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.