Organizational Change Management (OCM) Specialist

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What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking a dynamic Organizational Change Management (OCM) Specialist to support a Department of State bureau in managing technological transitions ensuring continuity resilience and the successful adoption of new systems and this role the OCM specialist will shape and execute change management strategies that guide diverse international audiences through complex organizational and technological shifts. The position leads the design and delivery of targeted communications oversees the assessment and coordination of enterprise-wide change impacts and manages stakeholder engagement across bureaus posts leadership teams and functional partners. The specialist will contribute to highquality program deliverables develop executiveready materials support training and user adoption efforts and monitor change effectiveness to drive continuous improvement. This role requires strong collaboration across workstreams alignment with Department of State governance processes and the ability to translate strategic program objectives into clear actionable change activities that promote successful global adoption. Responsibilities may include the following:

• Translate change strategies into structured plans timelines and actionable workstreams that support smooth implementation.

• Develop communications products such as messages briefs and visual materials that clearly convey program updates and expectations.

• Identify organizational operational and stakeholder impacts documenting key considerations to inform planning and decisionmaking.

• Coordinate mitigation activities by engaging the right stakeholders tracking actions and ensuring alignment across affected groups.

• Establish and maintain engagement routines with bureaus posts and leadership teams to ensure ongoing partnership and awareness.

• Produce highquality deliverables by applying consistent standards clear structure and program governance requirements.

• Build executivelevel presentations that distill complex information into concise decisionready insights.

• Monitor progress across initiatives by maintaining trackers surfacing interdependencies and flagging issues proactively.

• Partner with SMEs to create userfocused training and enablement materials that support readiness and adoption.

• Assess change adoption through data feedback mechanisms and user insights to identify opportunities for refinement.

• Ensure all change activities adhere to Department of State governance culture and procedural expectations.

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance.

• Bachelors degree

• FIVE (5) years or more of experience supporting communications and change management initiatives

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Ability to translate technical or programmatic content into userfriendly messaging and change products.

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

• Experience working with the Department of State

• Experience working in cross-functional teams or large organizations

• Knowledge of the use of Microsoft Office Products and related applications.

• Organized self-motivated and able to multitask in a fast paced and dynamic work environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage deadlines and recurring deliverables

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

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