Change Management Consultant - Duty First Consulting

About the role:

As a company founded by service-disabled Veterans, we at DFC are driven by a duty to serve our clients, our employees, and our community. We are committed to helping organizations achieve their goals by cultivating a team of talented professionals that delivers exceptional service, creative insights, and high-quality results.

Duty First Consulting (DFC) is currently seeking a Change Management Consultant to join our team. Our team works on projects intended to help organizations transform by optimizing their workforce through realigning operations and processes to improve their effectiveness. The Change Management Consultant will have a variety of responsibilities, which include developing and delivering client products for the specific purpose of conducting change management activities. Additionally, the consultant will assess success of change management activities and make recommendations for improvement.

What the role requires:

Responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

• Use Prosci methodology to complete change management activities for large projects.
• Draft materials to support executive-level change management communications, reports, and briefings.
• Monitor project progress by tracking activities, which includes administering or managing specific projects, programs, or tasks.
• Support the task lead with change management tasks and best practice research.
• Support with workforce development activities in support of improvement initiatives.
• Write status reports and recommend action plans.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic with a commitment to client service excellence.

What you need to be successful:

• 2-4 years of experience working on change management initiatives for mid-to-large size projects.
• Experience supporting executive-level communication.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including ability to explain concepts to key audiences and stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple task assignments with quick deadlines and limited guidance.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel, and SharePoint 2010.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Comfort with presenting and facilitation.
• Ability to work independently and in teams is required.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong work ethic with a commitment to client service excellence.

Other important information:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Prosci Change Management Practitioner Certification preferred.
• Ability to obtain a US government security clearance, if needed, is required.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the US for any employer; sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Preference will be given to qualified Veteran candidates.

Location

This opportunity is available in the Washington DC metro area (flexible work arrangement).

Is consulting the right career for you?

A career in consulting can offer a wide variety of experiences and is a great opportunity for personal and professional growth, but it often requires a bit more time and energy than the standard nine-to-five. The characteristics below are those of a typical consultant in this field; we encourage you to consider if these are applicable to you as you complete your application.

• Thrives when working in a challenging, fast-paced environment
• Balances competing priorities and fluctuating workloads with composure
• Works well in teams or independently, as the job requires
• Commits the requisite hours and effort to ensure deliverables are submitted on time and error-free
• Dives into new and unfamiliar tasks, employing a learn-as-you-go mentality and problem-solving skills
• Has the foresight to strategically plan and anticipate next steps and outcomes
• Uses interpersonal skills to establish and uphold strong client relationships, representing the company positively
• Values quality in client deliverables and internal tasks
• Enjoys having a high level of responsibility and task autonomy
• Acts professionally in all circumstances and enjoys creating and nurturing a professional network of peers, clients, and partners

* Duty First Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender/sex, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, citizenship status, the basis of genetic information or any other group protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance. People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or compete for employment may request such accommodation(s).