Organization Change Management (OCM) Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Organization Change Management (OCM) Specialist

Washington, DC – Onsite
Per Federal contract U.S. citizenship is required
Must be able to Pass federal background & credit check for Public Trust clearance

W2 with Benefits or C2C

Must Apply by October 8th 12pm

BACKGROUND:

The Organization Change Management (OCM) Specialist) is responsible for leading change management activities supporting the Business and Technology Modernization program. This role will develop and execute change strategies to ensure successful adoption of Agile practices, mindsets, and behaviors across the organization. The OCM Specialist shall work closely with the Agile Program Manager, Agile Coaches, leadership, and impacted teams to assess change readiness, identify resistance, engage stakeholders, and implement communication and training strategies that drive sustainable organizational change. The OCM Specialist brings proven OCM methodologies and has experience in technology or Agile transformations.

REQUIREMENTS:

The candidate shall also demonstrate the below knowledge and experience:

Required Qualifications:

•   At least five (5) years of experience in organizational change management, preferably supporting technology transformations or Agile/digital transformations.

•   Change management certification (e.g., Prosci Change Management Practitioner, CCMP, or similar) strongly preferred.

•   Understanding of Agile principles, values, and frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban) and the cultural shifts required for successful adoption strongly preferred.

•   Experience conducting change impact assessments, stakeholder analyses, and readiness

•  Demonstrated ability to develop and execute change management plans including strategy, stakeholder engagement, communications, training, and resistance management.

•  Excellent communication and influencing skills with ability to craft compelling messages and materials for diverse audiences.

•  Strong stakeholder management skills with ability to build relationships and credibility at all organizational levels.

•  Government or highly regulated industry experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration / Management, Information Systems, Sociology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred

• Familiarity with Atlassian Jira and Confluence.
• Federal government experience is preferred.

Key Outcomes

•  Develop and execute comprehensive change management strategy including impact assessments, readiness assessments, stakeholder engagement plans, and adoption roadmap aligned with Agile transformation milestones.

•  Design and implement communication and training strategies to build awareness, understanding, and capability across all stakeholder groups (executives, managers, teams, and support functions).

•  Identify and manage resistance by proactively addressing barriers, concerns, and objections through targeted interventions, coaching support, and reinforcement mechanisms.

•  Measure and report on change effectiveness using adoption metrics, readiness scores, and feedback to track progress and adjust strategies.

•  Partner with Agile Program Manager, Agile Coaches, and other change leaders to support organizational culture transformation from traditional to Agile mindsets, emphasizing collaboration, transparency, continuous improvement, and customer focus.

ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

START DATE:    10/26/2026 END DATE:     12/31/2026

NOTE: The performance is likely to be extended beyond 12/31/2026

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

The Contractor shall perform all work in the Board’s New York Avenue building located at 1701 New York Avenue, Washington, DC 20036.

CITIZEN STATUS: US Citizenship is required.

INTERVIEW: Selected candidates will participate in an on-site interview or a video conferencing interview. The use of video conference tools (e.g., MS Teams or WebEx) can be used in accordance with agency guidelines.

System One is a leading provider of specialized, highly technical services and solutions to critical infrastructure, technology, life sciences, and government sectors. We partner with large private and public organizations who trust us to execute their complex, mission-critical initiatives through our outsourced services and workforce solutions.

Company Description

System One is a leading provider of specialized, highly technical services and solutions to critical infrastructure, technology, life sciences, and government sectors. We partner with large private and public organizations who trust us to execute their complex, mission-critical initiatives through our outsourced services and workforce solutions.