Subject Matter Expert

Subject Matter Expert

Core4ce is seeking a highly experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Change Implementation to support the Integrated Healthcare Transformation (IHT) initiative. This senior-level role is dedicated to supporting the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) in executing large-scale organizational changes. The Change Implementation SME will act as a strategic advisor, providing the expertise necessary to manage transition risks and ensure that transformation activities result in successful adoption across the VHA enterprise and the Veteran community.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a lead strategic advisor for the execution of enterprise-wide organizational change management (OCM) initiatives within the VHA.
• Lead and facilitate comprehensive stakeholder analyses to identify the individuals, groups, and organizations impacted by transformation activities.
• Conduct in-depth impact analyses to determine the depth and breadth of changes to processes, systems, and organizational structures.
• Develop and oversee detailed change implementation plans that align with program milestones and organizational readiness.
• Provide expert identification and assessment of risks resulting from change activities, specifically evaluating potential impacts on VHA operations and the Veteran community.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to ensure continuity of care and service delivery during transition periods.
• Partner with executive leadership to define change objectives and ensure alignment between transformation activities and the VHA mission.
• Guide the development of tactical change deliverables, including resistance management plans, leadership coaching frameworks, and adoption readiness metrics.
• Monitor the health of the change implementation journey, utilizing data-driven insights to recommend adjustments to implementation strategies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including clinical, technical, and administrative stakeholders, to foster a culture of transparency and agility.
• Deliver executive briefings and reports regarding change progress, stakeholder sentiment, and implementation barriers.

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance for this role.
• Master's degree in Organizational Development, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in change management, organizational transformation, or business implementation.
• Proven track record of leading change implementation for large-scale, complex organizations.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting stakeholder and impact analyses for multi-layered programs.
• Expertise in strategic implementation planning and the development of change roadmaps.
• Strong risk management background with the ability to forecast and mitigate organizational and community-level impacts.
• Exceptional communication and influence skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders from frontline staff to executive leadership.
• Ability to synthesize complex organizational data into actionable change implementation strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prosci Change Management Certification (highly preferred).
• Experience supporting the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), or other federal healthcare entities.
• Understanding of healthcare delivery models and the unique needs of the Veteran community.
• Experience applying change management within an Agile or SAFe framework.

Why Work for Us?

Core4ce is a team of innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkers—driven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance warfighting outcomes.

We offer:

• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
• Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
• Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
• Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
• Got a big idea? At Core4ce, The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.

Join us to build a career that matters—supported by a company that invests in you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.