Change Management – Communication Lead

Guidehouse

Change management lead guiding organizational readiness, communications, and adoption for Guidehouse’s government modernization initiatives. Supporting Washington, DC and Tyson’s Corner, VA client and company offices.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $98,000 - $163,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in organizational change management, stakeholder engagement, and communication strategies to support business process modernization initiatives. Proficient in developing training materials, adoption plans, and measuring change effectiveness within federal government contexts.

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Organizational Change ManagementStakeholder EngagementTraining DevelopmentChange Management CertificationFederal Government Consulting Experience

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Hard Skills

Change Impact AssessmentBusiness Process ImprovementAdoption PlanningChange Metrics DevelopmentFacilitation of WorkshopsTraining Material DevelopmentModernization Initiatives SupportTechnology Transformation SupportExecutive Stakeholder SupportReadiness Assessment

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsFacilitation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Prosci CertificationADKAR Certification

Industry Keywords

Public TrustFederal GovernmentOrganizational DevelopmentBusiness TransformationStakeholder Feedback

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support organizational readiness, stakeholder engagement, communications, training development, and adoption efforts associated with business process modernization initiatives
Help ensure successful adoption of redesigned processes and operating models
Conduct change impact assessments for business and technology transformations
Develop stakeholder engagement and communication strategies
Create adoption plans, training materials, and readiness assessments
Facilitate workshops, focus groups, and stakeholder meetings
Measure adoption effectiveness and identify change risks
Support leadership communications and executive briefings
Develop change metrics and readiness indicators
Gather stakeholder feedback and recommend adoption improvements
Assist with implementation planning and transition activities
Work from client office in Washington, DC and Guidehouse office in Tyson's Corner, VA

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse
Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred
Must be a US Citizen due to nature of client engagements
Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Business, or related discipline
Five (5) years of organizational change management experience
Experience supporting modernization or transformation initiatives
Strong facilitation and communication skills
Experience developing training and stakeholder engagement materials
Prosci, ADKAR, or Change Management certification is nice to have
Federal government consulting experience is nice to have
Experience supporting technology modernization or digital transformation programs is nice to have
Experience with business process improvement initiatives is nice to have
Experience supporting executive stakeholders is nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Flexible benefits package
Competitive compensation