Change Management & Training Senior Consultant/Business Analyst
Job in
McLean, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
Listing for:
Guidehouse
Apprenticeship/Internship
position
Listed on 2026-11-14
Job specializations:
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Business
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Family:
Strategy & Transformation Consulting
Travel Required:
Up to 10%
Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Public Trust
What You Will Do:
You will support high-impact initiatives for the Food and Drug Administration in a dual change management and training role, helping teams plan, coordinate, communicate, and execute the week-to-week activities required for successful system implementation and adoption. This role requires strong project management discipline, the ability to collaborate across work streams and functional areas, and comfort engaging FDA leadership and stakeholders at multiple levels.
You will:
Serve as a trusted advisor to FDA leadership, program offices, and client stakeholders on change management, training, operational readiness, and system implementation priorities
Build and maintain strong client relationships across FDA leadership, program offices, business owners, end users, and external stakeholders
Facilitate client-facing executive meetings, working sessions, stakeholder discussions, training sessions, and leadership briefings
Lead week-to-week client delivery activities for change management and training work streams, including planning, coordination, execution tracking, risk management, and alignment with implementation priorities
Provide hands-on project management oversight by managing client-facing plans, milestones, risks, dependencies, and weekly task progress across change management, training, communications, and implementation activities
Collaborate and coordinate with client stakeholders, technical teams, workstream leads, and functional areas to manage dependencies, resolve issues, and keep implementation activities moving forward
Support IT-enabled initiatives and system implementations by ramping up quickly on new concepts, understanding new systems, and translating client business needs into actionable change and training plans
Work within agile delivery environments, supporting planning routines, backlog visibility, task tracking, client updates, and implementation coordination using tools such as Jira Plan, develop, and deliver virtual and in-person instructor-led training, adapting materials and facilitation approaches for different client audiences, user groups, and stakeholder needs
Draft client-ready communications, training content, job aids, briefings, and other materials that make complex system changes understandable for executive, program office, and broad agency audiences
Translate complex data, technical information, and system changes into actionable insights and clear recommendations for client leadership and stakeholder audiences
Own client deliverable quality by identifying, correcting, and preventing errors, and holding the team accountable for producing accurate, client-ready work Apply business graphic design principles to produce high-quality, visually compelling deliverables
Mentor and oversee junior staff, reinforcing accountability, quality, and consistency in delivery
Support workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and professional development efforts
Foster a collaborative, customer-focused environment that promotes accountability and continuous improvement
Identify opportunities to streamline operations through automation, analytics, dashboards, and business process addition to client delivery, you will play an important leadership role within the account by:
Developing and mentoring junior team members, building core consulting, communication, and delivery skills
Supporting business development efforts through research, solutioning, proposal development, market analysis, and capture activities
Driving internal initiatives such as Project Management Office (PMO) development, culture-building activities, Corporate Social Responsibility efforts, Lunch and Learns, and All-Hands meetings
Creating and maturing tools, templates, and capabilities that strengthen account delivery and operational excellence
Authoring and improving internal policies, procedures, and processes to enhance quality, consistency, and scalability
Serving as a day-to-day guide for junior staff, reinforcing strong consulting practices and high-quality client service delivery
Collaborating closely with Managers and Associate Directors to align on client priorities, delivery objectives, team performance, and business development opportunities
Demonstrating leadership and internal impact through active participation in account initiatives, knowledge sharing, continuous improvement efforts, and…
Position Requirements
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