Healthcare Change Management Sr. Consultant--WEST COAST

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Travel Required:

Clearance Required:

What You Will Do:
The Change Management Consultant will be responsible for supporting our client with the EHR  implementation. This position will help lead and execute the development of core Organizational Change Management capabilities for an enterprise initiative to consolidate information technology (IT) functions onto a single managed IT services vehicle. You will develop and drive adoption of change management strategy for public sector IT transformation initiatives. Establishing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across the landscape will be critical in ensuring alignment with program objectives. This position will be instrumental in supporting four critical pillars of change: User Participation and Buy-in, Communications, Leadership Support, and Business Process Training and Education.

The candidate will support the development of work products and deliverables; establish relationships with primary clients and stakeholders; and identify opportunities to improve processes. The candidate will also support business development across the MHS.

• Coordinate OCM plan preparation and execution

• Build change management plans that are aligned to overall program plans and are designed to guide audiences through the change phases, including all sponsor/manager, training, communications, and support activities required to successfully implement the change

• Design and deliver communication to inform the organization of the OCM program and upcoming organizational change

• Provide insight and manage coordinated change impacts across the impacted organizations /personas

• Evaluate and implement operational process improvement

• Guide client conversations towards effective outcomes

• Educate business partners about the value of change management and engage the community of change practitioners across the organization

• Contributes to the development of work products and deliverables; manages recurring tasks and work products

• Work with clients and team to identify opportunities for improvement

• Develop slide decks / presentations

• Collaborate with stakeholders to track progress on initiatives and workstreams

What You Will Need:

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree

• Minimum 3-5 years (5+ years preferred) of change management experience

• Must be U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance

• Knowledge of the use of Microsoft Office Products and related applications.

• Demonstrates abilities and success with identifying and addressing client needs: actively participating in client discussions and meetings; communicating a broad range of firm services; preparing concise, accurate documents

• Must be organized, self-motivated and able to multitask in a fast paced and dynamic work environment

• Demonstrated ability to excel both independently and as a team member in a lively, collaborative environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present to executive leadership 

• Ability to manage deadlines and recurring deliverables

*****MUST BE WILLING TO TRAVEL UP TO 75%*****

• If based in Seattle, WA or Portland, OR, you will be at client site and travel to the local VA client facility.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Advanced degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Organizational Change Management or Business Administration

• Experience in health care information technology (HCIT) consulting with a major healthcare organization or large-scale IT transformation project

• Experience with the DoD; Military Health System experience a plus

• PROSCI Change Management Certification

• CCMP Certification 

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

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