Senior Organizational Design and Change Management Strategist

Job Description We are seeking an experienced Organizational Design and Change Management expert to support a large-scale, high-visibility federal modernization program. This role leads structural and strategic analysis to strengthen change management planning across a complex, multi-stakeholder program environment. The candidate must be comfortable operating in ambiguity, listening for unstated concerns, and constructively challenging assumptions while maintaining productive relationships. Given the nature of this program, candidates who bring direct, on-the-ground experience within the FAA are especially encouraged to apply. That regional depth, paired with the strategic skill set above, is a particularly strong fit for this role. We are seeking an experienced Organizational Design and Change Management expert to support a large-scale, high-visibility federal modernization program. This role leads structural and strategic analysis to strengthen change management planning across a complex, multi-stakeholder program environment. The candidate must be comfortable operating in ambiguity, listening for unstated concerns, and constructively challenging assumptions while maintaining productive relationships. Given the nature of this program, candidates who bring direct, on-the-ground experience within the FAA are especially encouraged to apply. That regional depth, paired with the strategic skill set above, is a particularly strong fit for this role. Key Responsibilities Conduct structural and organizational diagnostics to identify factors affecting adoption of new systems, processes, and ways of working Design and lead facilitated sessions, including focus groups and structured workshops, to surface root-cause organizational insights that inform change strategy Develop and maintain metrics frameworks that track organizational health, adoption progress, and change effectiveness over time Translate diagnostic findings into clear, actionable change management strategies and recommendations for program and organizational leadership Partner with cross-functional and multi-organizational teams to clarify roles, decision rights, and accountability in support of successful change adoption Design organizational structures, governance models, or operating models that support a scalable, repeatable approach to change management Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders in a clear, constructive, and solutions-oriented manner Collaborate closely with human factors, behavioral science, and broader organizational change management colleagues to ensure a coordinated, integrated change strategy Build tools and frameworks that make organizational diagnosis and change strategy development repeatable and consistent Monitor early indicators of organizational or structural risk to proactively inform change interventions Apply active listening, thoughtful questioning, and situational awareness to identify unstated concerns, competing perspectives, and underlying organizational dynamics Build trusted working relationships across leadership, technical, operational, and change management stakeholders Navigate disagreement and competing priorities with diplomacy, objectivity, and a solutions-oriented mindset Adapt methods and recommendations as stakeholder needs, program conditions, and organizational priorities evolve Qualifications Required Qualifications Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance and Agency Clearance Candidates must meet one of the following three qualification pathways: Master's degree in Organizational Development , Public Administration, Business Administration, Aviation Management, Political Economy, or a related field, together with at least 10 years of relevant professional experience Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, together with at least 12 years of progressively responsible, professionally relevant experience An equivalent combination of education and at least 12 years of demonstrated specialized experience, in lieu of a directly relevant degree. Relevant specialized experience must demonstrate substantial knowledge o f the aviation environment and include experience with some of the following: FAA Flight Service FAA Flight Standards FAA Operations Airport operators Air carriers General aviation organizations Other aviation interests operating within the continental United States Proven facilitation capability: experience designing and leading workshops or working sessions that produced candid input and documented, actionable outcomes Demonstrated strategic-translation capability: experience converting complex findings into clear recommendations and change strategies for senior, non-technical audiences, communicated with diplomatic candor Strong emotional intelligence and influence-without-authority track record : skilled at active listening, reading organizational dynamics, and building trust and alignment across organizational boundaries, even with incomplete or sensitive information Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting infrastructure modernization or field-execution programs in remote or geographically dispersed environments , with preference given to Ala ska-specific experience. Experience supporting aviation, federal, or other large-scale modernization programs Familiarity with FAA flight-service, flight standards, and automation . Experience integrating OCM or stakeholder engagement into fast-moving field execution without adding unnecessary process overhead Familiarity with Prosci /ADKAR or comparable change management methodologies Background in political economy analysis, institutional analysis, or public sector organizational design Experience developing governance models or operating models for large-scale programs About Us At NetImpact Strategies, we post salary ranges in compliance with the specific labor laws and regulations of each county and state, ensuring transparency and fairness in our hiring practices. This approach reflects our commitment to adhering to legal requirements and promoting equitable pay standards across all regions where we operate. The posted salary range for this role is $110,000-160,000. The posted salary range is not an exact indication of the actual compensation offered and is instead a range of what NetImpact, in good faith, could compensate at the lowest and most high end of the salary market. In general, NetImpact may not pay the top of the salary range. Compensations are determined by several mitigating factors including skillset, experience, trainings, location, and other factors including benefits packages. Perks of working at NetImpact Strategies Your health comes first – we offer comprehensive medical, dental, & vision insurance that starts the first of the month after you join the team Invest in your future – 401(k) Plan – Immediately vested employer contributions; no matching required Work hard, play hard – we offer a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, one (1) additional day of paid wellness leave per calendar year, and observe ten (10) federal holidays Pawsitively pawesome – Pet Insurance (because our little critters are part of our families, too!) Invest in your education – Tuition reimbursement, internal training programs, & company-sponsored industry certifications! Be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment recently ranked by The Washington Post as a Top Work Place in 2019, 2021,2022, 2023, & 2024! Have fun and celebrate and give back – Team building activities, community volunteering, quarterly HQ days, wellness events, happy hours, family fun events, and more! NetImpact Strategies Inc. (NetImpact) has been a Trusted Advisor driving impact through digital transformation for the Federal Government for over a decade. We solve complex problems with innovation and agility to create meaningful, transformative, and enduring change. As Trusted Advisors, NetImpact professionals partner with customer agencies to deliver solutions that empower them to not only meet their missions but also realize their strategic vision through agile, outcome-focused solutions addressing both strategic and tactical requirements. We design and implement comprehensive, tailored solutions that are both mindful of the client's culture and organizational dynamics. NetImpact’s core values and commitment to a customer and results-oriented delivery approach has propelled our growth and enabled us to deliver impactful value across Strategic Consulting, Process Automation, Cloud, DevSecOps , Data and Analytics, and Cyber Security for the Federal Government.

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