HR Change Management Specialist
Washington D.C., DC - USA
Job Summary
Location: Washington DC
PRE-REQUISITES:
- Must be a United States Citizen
- Must Live in the DMV
- PMP Certification is mandatory
- Prosci Certification is preferred**
- Masters Degree is mandatory
- Experience using Oracle HR/HCM
Position Overview:
We are seeking a high-caliber Change Management Specialist & Oracle Trainer to lead people-side transformation strategies and end-user education for a major modernization initiative within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In this full-time corporate role you will work 100% on-site in Washington D.C. to act as the driving visible force behind aligning staff shifting organizational culture and accelerating system adoption.
The ideal candidate blends structured change frameworks with a mandatory Masters degree specialized expertise in HR transformations and hands-on experience designing and delivering Oracle software training directly to large end-user populations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute Change Frameworks: Build scale and execute comprehensive change strategies utilizing both the Prosci ADKAR model and Kotters 8-Step framework. 1
- Lead On-Site Oracle Training: Design develop and deliver classroom-style instructional training programs user guides and interactive on-site workshops focused on onboarding VA staff to new Oracle modules.
- Drive HR Transformation: Lead the human capital side of the transformation ensuring HR processes structural realignments and staff transitions map smoothly to the VAs modernization goals.
- Conduct Impact Assessments: Run stakeholder mapping cultural readiness assessments and change impact analyses directly with on-site teams to identify and mitigate areas of high system resistance.
- Formulate Communications: Craft targeted clear communication campaigns tailored for diverse audiences from executive VA leadership to frontline personnel interacting with Oracle systems.
- Track Adoption Metrics: Define and measure success metrics monitor software adoption KPIs and execute corrective on-the-floor training or action plans where adoption lags.
Required Qualifications
- Education: College Degree Required Must hold a Masters Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Work Location: Ability to work 100% on-site at our designated Washington D.C. facilities.
- Experience: 5 years of dedicated professional experience leading structured organizational change management initiatives.
- Oracle Training Background: Proven experience as a technical trainer instructional designer or super-user specifically delivering Oracle software training to end-users.
- Methodology Expertise: Deep practical mastery of ADKAR and Kotter frameworks with a proven track record of applying them to complex projects.
- Large-Scale Transformation: Demonstrated experience managing change or software deployments for large enterprise shifts or federal-scale modernizations (1000 impacted users).
- Security: No active security clearance required. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident capable of passing a standard federal background suitability check.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications: Active PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification is highly preferred; active Prosci Certification is a strong plus.
- HR Specialization: Deep experience guiding teams through Oracle HR/HCM (Human Capital Management) implementations HR Shared Services transformations or organizational restructuring.
- Sector Experience: Previous experience consulting for or working directly within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or other large federal agencies.
Required Skills:
Required Qualifications Education: College Degree Required Must hold a Masters Degree from an accredited college or university. Work Location: Ability to work 100% on-site at our designated Washington D.C. facilities. Experience: 5 years of dedicated professional experience leading structured organizational change management initiatives. Oracle Training Background: Proven experience as a technical trainer instructional designer or super-user specifically delivering Oracle software training to end-users. Methodology Expertise: Deep practical mastery of ADKAR and Kotter frameworks with a proven track record of applying them to complex projects. Large-Scale Transformation: Demonstrated experience managing change or software deployments for large enterprise shifts or federal-scale modernizations (1000 impacted users). Security: No active security clearance required. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident capable of passing a standard federal background suitability check. Preferred Qualifications Certifications: Active PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification is highly preferred; active Prosci Certification is a strong plus. HR Specialization: Deep experience guiding teams through Oracle HR/HCM (Human Capital Management) implementations HR Shared Services transformations or organizational restructuring. Sector Experience: Previous experience consulting for or working directly within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or other large federal agencies.