State & Local Government- Change Analyst

Job Family:

Management Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

• Proactively assist in the delivery of engagement activities and manage the completion of deliverables 

• Work independently, with minimal supervision, and partner with others to develop relationships across the engagement team 

• Lead one or more tasks or work streams within a client engagement, overseeing individual contributions as well as potentially that of junior staff 

• Guide client and internal subject matter expert conversations toward effective outcomes 

• Develop strategies to solve complex OCM challenges for our clients 

• Contribute to the development of the team’s industry acumen and capabilities through contribution to internal firm initiatives 

• Lead key components of change management projects and teams to develop and implement change strategies and plans 

• Conduct user-centered research to create practical approaches to increase customer awareness and adoption of change 

• Lead the creation of content for stakeholder engagement regarding planned changes – what’s in it for me, why it matters, how it’s done, and the program's status 

• Execute change readiness surveys and business readiness assessments with stakeholder groups, analyzing results to identify barriers to change and addressing barriers through change management support 

• Communicate with all levels of an organization and prepare engaging and dynamic briefings for senior executives 

• Track and report the status of change programs, including key metrics and risks 

• Support the development and continuous improvement of Guidehouse change management methodologies and tools 

• Participate in business development activities, such as proposals, capture, account teams, whitepapers, conferences, and/or other thought leadership materials 

What You Will Need:

• Requires a University Degree and minimum 1-3 years of prior experience
• Exposure to implementing technology systems and financial management systems; examples include Salesforce, ServiceNow, Workday, Oracle 
• Communications experience preferably in creating collateral, through a human-centered design (HCD) lens in creating materials such newsletters, executive briefings, and mass emails using mail merge and Send To functions within MS products 
• Exposure or experience in developing change readiness surveys and business readiness assessments to identify barriers to resistance and developing plans to address barriers
• Experience developing and executing communication and engagement plans for a wide array of stakeholders  
• Organizational and project management skills 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all levels of business, including experience writing reports and client or public-facing documents, as well as communicating complex concepts effectively through MS PowerPoint, including creating custom visuals and customization of slide masters 
• The ability to work as part of a team and prioritize resources and time effectively 

What Would be Nice to Have:

• Prosci or CCMP certification preferred
• Experience with previously working on tech modernization projects
• Change Management expereince

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