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Organizational Change Management (OCM) Specialist
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Job Location:
Washington, DC - USA
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Posted:
18 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
15 September 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Candidate must be located in DMV area
***Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance required.***
Project: FBI CODIS Cloud Migration Support (CJIS Stakeholder Engagement) - The FBI CODIS Cloud Migration initiative represents a critical modernization effort involving the secure transition of sensitive criminal justice DNA data systems from legacy on-premises infrastructure to a federally managed cloud environment. This role is central to ensuring CJIS State Agencies understand trust and successfully adopt the new platform while maintaining compliance with strict legal security and operational requirements.
We are seeking an experienced Organizational Change Management (OCM) Specialist to support the FBI CODIS program as it transitions state-level CJIS partner agencies from on-premises environments to a secure FBI Cloud infrastructure. This role will focus on stakeholder engagement communications strategy and adoption enablement across a highly sensitive criminal justice ecosystem.
The successful candidate will work closely with a small cross-functional team to develop and execute a comprehensive change management strategy designed to build trust increase adoption readiness and ensure clarity around security legal and operational implications of cloud migration for CJIS State Agencies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Required Skills:
Desired Skills:
Core Competencies
If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity please contact Irina Rozenbergat your earliest convenience.
At Ariel Partners we solve the most difficult problems that inhibit technology from enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Our vision is to be recognized by our stakeholders as an elite provider of IT solutions so when they have their biggest challenges we are on their short list. We are looking for team members who share our values of:Integrityto do the right thing even when it hurts;Commitmentto the long-term success and happiness of our customers our people and our partners;Courageto take on difficult challenges accept new ideas and accept incremental failure; and the constant pursuit ofExcellence. Ariel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal state and local laws.
***Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance required.***
Project: FBI CODIS Cloud Migration Support (CJIS Stakeholder Engagement) - The FBI CODIS Cloud Migration initiative represents a critical modernization effort involving the secure transition of sensitive criminal justice DNA data systems from legacy on-premises infrastructure to a federally managed cloud environment. This role is central to ensuring CJIS State Agencies understand trust and successfully adopt the new platform while maintaining compliance with strict legal security and operational requirements.
We are seeking an experienced Organizational Change Management (OCM) Specialist to support the FBI CODIS program as it transitions state-level CJIS partner agencies from on-premises environments to a secure FBI Cloud infrastructure. This role will focus on stakeholder engagement communications strategy and adoption enablement across a highly sensitive criminal justice ecosystem.
The successful candidate will work closely with a small cross-functional team to develop and execute a comprehensive change management strategy designed to build trust increase adoption readiness and ensure clarity around security legal and operational implications of cloud migration for CJIS State Agencies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and execute a structured organizational change management strategysupporting cloud migration for CJIS State Agencies participating in the CODIS program.
- Design and implement a stakeholder communication plantailored to technical operational and executive audiences across state and federal criminal justice organizations.
- Create clear consistent and accessible communication materials including:
- Executive briefings
- Newsletters and updates
- Transition roadmaps
- Training and onboarding materials
- Develop a comprehensive FAQ repositoryaddressing concerns related to:
- Cloud security and data protection
- Legal and regulatory compliance
- CJIS policy alignment
- Operational impact of migration
- Support development of a marketing and outreach planto improve adoption confidence and engagement across CJIS State Agencies.
- Partner with technical and security teams to translate complex cloud cybersecurity and compliance concepts into non-technical stakeholder-friendly messaging.
- Facilitate stakeholder workshops briefings and working sessions with state-level criminal justice representatives.
- Identify and manage change risks resistance points and adoption barriers escalating issues as needed.
- Ensure messaging aligns with FBI CJIS security policies DOJ standards and applicable federal/state legal frameworks.
Required Skills:
- 5 years of experience in Organizational Change Management Communications or Stakeholder Engagement roles in complex enterprise or government environments.
- Demonstrated experience supporting technology transformation programs preferably cloud migrations or cybersecurity initiatives.
- Strong ability to communicate complex technical topics (cloud computing cybersecurity data governance) in clear non-technical language.
- Working knowledge of:
- Cloud computing concepts (AWS Azure or equivalent)
- Cybersecurity fundamentals and data protection principles
- Legal and compliance considerations in regulated environments
- Proven experience working with multi-stakeholder environments including government agencies law enforcement or public sector organizations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to clarity tone and audience tailoring.
- Experience developing structured communication artifacts (FAQs executive summaries presentations training materials).
Desired Skills:
- Prosci Change Management Certification or equivalent Organizational Change Management certification (e.g. ACMP CCMP).
- Prior experience supporting criminal justice systems CJIS environments or federal law enforcement programs.
- Familiarity with data migration programs secure cloud adoption frameworks or federal IT modernization initiatives.
- Experience working in Agile or hybrid Agile/Waterfall program environments.
- Background exposure to secure data platforms or sensitive data governance programs.
Core Competencies
- Stakeholder engagement and relationship management
- Strategic communication and messaging development
- Ability to simplify complex technical and regulatory concepts
- Change adoption planning and execution
- Cross-functional collaboration in high-security environments
- High attention to detail and disciplined documentation practices
If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity please contact Irina Rozenbergat your earliest convenience.
At Ariel Partners we solve the most difficult problems that inhibit technology from enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Our vision is to be recognized by our stakeholders as an elite provider of IT solutions so when they have their biggest challenges we are on their short list. We are looking for team members who share our values of:Integrityto do the right thing even when it hurts;Commitmentto the long-term success and happiness of our customers our people and our partners;Courageto take on difficult challenges accept new ideas and accept incremental failure; and the constant pursuit ofExcellence. Ariel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal state and local laws.
Required Experience:
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About Company
Ariel Partners is an IT software consulting firm with experience executing some of the largest and most difficult technology projects.
