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Guidehouse · 2 hours ago

Change Management Associate Director

McLean, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

8+ years exp

Guidehouse is an idea incubator focused on helping clients thrive in times of change. The Change Management Associate Director will lead change management initiatives for FDA clients, guiding them through the adoption of new technologies and strategies.

AdviceConsultingManagement Consulting

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead a portfolio of change management initiatives to help FDA clients and other public health agencies adopt new technologies and innovative ways of working

Partner with cross-functional teams of technologists and process experts to design and implement strategies that drive adoption and minimize resistance

Develop and execute change strategies specifically for technology development, deployment, and rollout, ensuring smooth integration into client operations

Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding them through organizational change and transformation efforts

Generate new business based on client priorities aligned with Guidehouse capabilities

Qualification

Change managementChange management methodologiesProject managementTechnology-driven changeStakeholder managementSales skillsOrganizational developmentEmerging technologiesDigital transformationSoftware development lifecycleRequirements gatheringUser acceptance testingCommunication skillsFacilitation skillsMentoring skills

Required

Proven experience in change management, organizational development, or related fields

Strong understanding of change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR) and their practical application

Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities

U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain necessary clearances for FDA-related work

Experience managing change in technology-driven environments, including software implementation or digital transformation projects. This requires a general understanding of software development lifecycles (e.g., SDLC or EPLC) and experience supporting requirements gathering and user acceptance testing (UAT)

Project management skills including leadership of workplan formation, staffing allocation and supervision, and budget

Demonstrated success in supervising and mentoring junior level staff as well as ownership of career development coaching

Proven ability selling new work or expanding existing contracts

8+ years of Professional experience

BA/BS degree