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

• 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.

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