Change Management Consultant with Security Clearance
We are seeking a Change Management Consultant to support a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) team delivering a mission-critical, end-to-end HR system for a federal client. This role will focus on driving user adoption, stakeholder engagement, and organizational readiness across a range of change initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Support and execute change management strategies within a SAFe Agile environment
Conduct stakeholder analysis and develop engagement strategies
Perform change impact assessments and readiness evaluations Develop and implement: Communication plans
Training strategies and materialsAdoption and engagement plans
Apply human-centered design and design thinking methodologies to improve user experience and adoption
Partner closely with product owners, developers, and business stakeholders to align change efforts with delivery
Facilitate workshops, working sessions, and stakeholder meetings
Track and report on adoption metrics and change effectiveness
Required Qualifications
Active Top Secret (TS) clearance
3–4 years of experience in change management, organizational transformation, or related field
Experience supporting Agile or SAFe environments Strong understanding of: Stakeholder engagement
Change impact analysisCommunication and training development
Excellent communication and facilitation skills
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, client-facing environment Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting HR systems or enterprise system transformations
Familiarity with Prosci, ADKAR, or similar change management frameworks
Experience with design thinking methodologies
Scrum Master certification or interest in growing into that role Why This Role
Opportunity to join a high-visibility federal program supporting enterprise HR transformation
Clear path to leadership and Scrum Master responsibilities
Potential for long-term conversion
Collaborative SAFe team environment with impactful work Clearance
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Requires Top Secret Clearance. Compensation and BenefitsRate: $55-65/hr (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.) Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees.
Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs. Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies.Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.