Change Management and Communications Senior Consultant

Job Family :
Strategy & Transformation Consulting

Travel Required :
Up to 10%

Clearance Required :
Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do :

As a Change Management and Communications Senior Consultant, you will be a critical member of project workstreams to support client management, meeting development and implementation, and the generation of project deliverables. This includes delivering client-facing communications and supporting day-to-day operational meetings with client sponsors and consulting leaders.

We encourage career development and hiring for the long term. As a Senior Consultant, you will follow a clearly defined career path and continue to deepen your specialized knowledge and consulting skills. A successful Senior Consultant is one that is self-motivated, outcomes oriented, and capable and willing to develop solutions on their own and collaboratively as part of a team of highly skilled professionals. Our consultants have the opportunity to enhance their skills across their technical competencies, business development, and client service.

As a Senior Consultant, you will work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and national security experience, helping our clients solve complex business issues from strategy to execution, as well as build upon your own leadership skills.

Duties will include:

• Apply critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills to address complex organizational challenges via strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, partnerships, and outreach projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop strategic communication plans that align with organizational goals, target audiences, and messaging objectives.
• Support the development of stakeholder engagement approaches and initiatives.
• Support the development of change management and communications strategies and accompanying implementations plans.
• Support stakeholder analyses and the development of stakeholder personas and journey maps.
• Support the development of stakeholder engagement approaches and initiatives.
• Assist in developing metrics for evaluating the effectiveness of change and communications initiatives and activities.
• Distill complex concepts and information into clear, compelling, and concise messages that resonate with various audiences.
• Support the development of multi-channel communications products for communicating with a wide array of internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in preparation of and leading internal and external stakeholder discussions, client meetings, and leadership briefings.
• Support multiple concurrent assignments while ensuring technical accuracy, adherence to standards, and timely delivery of all products.
• Support the end-to-end development of client work products, such as strategic communications materials, outreach activity materials, stakeholder/partner engagement materials, and meeting facilitation presentations.
• Build and sustain meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Contribute to positive team culture and collaborative working environment.
• Develop an understanding of firm capabilities, solutions, and methodologies.
• Support internal and business development initiatives, such as communities of practice and proposals.

What You Will Need :

• ship and the ability to obtain and maintain a federal Public Trust
• 5+ years of relevant experience in communications, change management, or related field

• Bachelor's degree in a management related field
• Experience in consulting
• Possess a critical thinking mindset to identify and solve problems independently and with fellow team members

• Proven ability as a strong, detail-oriented writer and editor, with capability to deliver quality content for a variety of audiences comfortably and confidently
• Strong ability to think strategically, analyze complex issues, and provide creative solutions
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks
• Ability to execute across a variety of tasks simultaneously

What Would Be Nice To Have :

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications
• Certified Change Management Professional Certification, PROSCI or other change management credential
• Experience consulting for the Department of Homeland Security
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of business, both written and verbal
• Ability to adapt quickly and develop successful professional relationships

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 Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, 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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