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About this Change and Readiness Specialist role at Guidehouse

Guidehouse · Onsite · US - VA, Arlington

Job Family:

Management Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do

  • Support organizational change management, communications, and workforce readiness activities for enterprise transformation initiatives.

  • Conduct stakeholder analyses, readiness assessments, and organizational impact evaluations.

  • Develop communication materials, newsletters, presentations, FAQs, training content, and engagement resources.

  • Coordinate readiness activities, stakeholder outreach, workshops, and employee engagement events.

  • Support development and execution of communication campaigns and adoption initiatives.

  • Assist with training planning, train-the-trainer activities, and workforce enablement efforts.

  • Track readiness metrics, stakeholder feedback, and adoption indicators.

  • Maintain change management documentation, action plans, and reporting artifacts.

  • Support governance meetings, working groups, and stakeholder engagement sessions.

  • Help identify risks to adoption and recommend mitigation strategies.

What You Will Need

  • Must be a US Citizen due to nature of client engagements.

  • Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD PUBLIC TRUST".

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Public Administration, or related field.

  • Three(3) to Five(5) years of experience supporting change management, communications, workforce readiness, training, or organizational transformation efforts.

  • Experience developing communications products and supporting stakeholder engagement activities.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong organizational and project coordination skills.

  • Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and stakeholder groups.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams.

  • Must be able to go to travel to client site when needed.

  • Will work from the Guidehouse office in Arlington, VA.

What Would Be Nice to Have

  • Prosci or other change management certification.

  • Experience supporting digital transformation, workforce modernization, or enterprise technology initiatives.

  • Experience facilitating workshops, focus groups, and stakeholder meetings.

  • Familiarity with adoption metrics, surveys, and readiness assessments.

  • Experience in consulting or large enterprise environments.


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

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [email protected].  Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.  Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [email protected]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com

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