Sr. Transformation Associate (0034)

Senior Transformation Associate

OCT Consulting LLC is a boutique management and strategy consulting company that provides support to Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management,

Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology. OCT Consulting has grown significantly within the last 3 years and continues to grow.

Responsibilities and Duties

OCT Consulting is looking to bring on board an experienced federal government management consultant to support a US civil agency client’s effort to reorganize their workforce of over 500 FTEs around Category Management principles.

If you have significant experience in federal government general management consulting, including process design/improvement, change management, supporting reorganizations, communication, and client management, we would love to hear from you. You may be specialized in one or more of these areas, or a generalist who has worked across these disciplines. We are also looking for people who are intelligent, intellectually curious, organized, diligent, client-focused, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities and duties include:

• Acting as subject matter expert in one or more of these areas: process design/improvement/reengineering, change management, government reorganization, communication
• Depending up on your expertise, your responsibilities may include:
• Leading the effort to identify processes that will require change as a result of the reorganization; Leading the effort to document existing processes, determine changes needed, develop and document new processes (e.g., process flows/maps and SOPs).
• Developing and leading the implementation a Change Management Plan to support this reorganization; Preparing the organization for the changes, determining change management needs, developing communications to roll out the new changes, and continuously measuring and monitoring the implementation of the defined changes.
• Developing communications to update the organization on changes, including new processes, policies, procedures, and ways of working; Communicating organizational business process changes to the client’s workforce of over 500 FTEs through cross-channel education and training campaigns
• Creating stellar, aesthetically appealing PPT presentations, briefing materials, plans, infographics, and other work products in support of the change
• Conducting 1:1 and group client discussions to gauge the level of change and progress vs. plan; Supporting executive-level meetings, and facilitating new and recurring meetings to build consensus, gain approval on key decisions, and conduct research; Leading briefings to senior executives and other stakeholders on the extent to which planed changes have been implemented and the relative success of implementation
• As requested, conduct self-directed research and analysis, produce reports and presentations, and complete other work, as assigned
• Note that this is an excellent opportunity to be part of a small team of management consultants working closely with high-level government executives to execute a reorganization and build new processes for a high- profile government agency

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Minimum of ten (10) years of work experience providing expert level general management consulting support within the Department of State, DoD, or other Federal agencies. While not necessary, experience supporting reorganization efforts for a federal agency is desirable.
• Certifications or education related to either process improvement or change management are desirable
• Excellent organizational and detail-oriented working style; you should be capable of creating executive-level materials with minimal oversight
• Excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in support of senior government stakeholders
• Ability to create visually appealing infographics and presentations
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite of programs, as well as Google tools to manage Shared files
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple taskings, and work in a fast-paced working environment
• Openness to feedback and continuous self-improvement; self-awareness to understand the areas where you excel and those which will require further development
• Highly intellectually curious and resourceful when approaching problems and determining solutions
• Willingness to perform a broad range of tasks that include everything from high-level strategy creation to administrative duties
• Demonstrated critical thinking and flexibility in supporting a diverse set of projects
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Must possess or be able to obtain and retain a Moderate Risk Public Trust clearance; the investigation will involve a credit, fingerprint, and law enforcement agency check

Ability to Commute/Relocate

The position is primarily off-site but may require one or more days per week at the Federal client site in Rosslyn, VA (i.e., Arlington, VA) and/or in Washington, DC.

Benefits

Benefits:

The position includes competitive compensation and a full suite of benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry-leading provider with 3% employer matching contributions.
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits
• Training Benefits

About OCT

OCT Consulting LLC is a certified SBA 8(a), minority-owned, small, disadvantaged business providing professional services and information technology solutions to the Federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the advantage of agility in operations along with a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major Federal government agencies.

OCT is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. OCT is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year, commensurate with experience and education.