$150,000–$164,000 Per Year
Analysis Skills, Background Investigation, Campaigns, Change Management, Communication Skills, Consulting, Department of Veterans Affairs, Federal Government, Human Capital, Human Resources Processes, Instructional Design, Leadership, Metrics, Onboarding, Oracle, Oracle Applications, Organizational Culture, Performance Metrics, Project Management Certification, Project Management Professional (PMP), Security Clearance, Talent Management, Technical Training, Training Program, Training/Teaching, United States Citizen
PRE-REQUISITES:
- Must be a United States Citizen
- Must Live in the DMV
- PMP Certification is mandatory
- Prosci Certification is preferred**
- Master's Degree is mandatory
- Experience using Oracle HR/HCM
Position Overview:
We are seeking a high-caliber Change Management Specialist & Oracle Trainer to lead people-side transformation strategies and end-user education for a major modernization initiative within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In this full-time corporate role, you will work 100% on-site in Washington, D.C. to act as the driving, visible force behind aligning staff, shifting organizational culture, and accelerating system adoption.
The ideal candidate blends structured change frameworks with a mandatory Master's degree, specialized expertise in HR transformations, and hands-on experience designing and delivering Oracle software training directly to large end-user populations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute Change Frameworks: Build, scale, and execute comprehensive change strategies utilizing both the Prosci ADKAR model and Kotter’s 8-Step framework. [1]
- Lead On-Site Oracle Training: Design, develop, and deliver classroom-style instructional training programs, user guides, and interactive on-site workshops focused on onboarding VA staff to new Oracle modules.
- Drive HR Transformation: Lead the human capital side of the transformation, ensuring HR processes, structural realignments, and staff transitions map smoothly to the VA's modernization goals.
- Conduct Impact Assessments: Run stakeholder mapping, cultural readiness assessments, and change impact analyses directly with on-site teams to identify and mitigate areas of high system resistance.
- Formulate Communications: Craft targeted, clear communication campaigns tailored for diverse audiences, from executive VA leadership to frontline personnel interacting with Oracle systems.
- Track Adoption Metrics: Define and measure success metrics, monitor software adoption KPIs, and execute corrective on-the-floor training or action plans where adoption lags.
Required Qualifications:
- Education:College Degree Required — Must hold a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Work Location: Ability to work 100% on-site at our designated Washington, D.C. facilities.
- Experience: 5+ years of dedicated professional experience leading structured organizational change management initiatives.
- Oracle Training Background: Proven experience as a technical trainer, instructional designer, or super-user specifically delivering Oracle software training to end-users.
- Methodology Expertise: Deep, practical mastery of ADKAR and Kotter frameworks with a proven track record of applying them to complex projects.
- Large-Scale Transformation: Demonstrated experience managing change or software deployments for large enterprise shifts or federal-scale modernizations (1,000+ impacted users).
- Security: No active security clearance required. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident capable of passing a standard federal background suitability check.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certifications: Active PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification is highly preferred; active Prosci Certification is a strong plus.
- HR Specialization: Deep experience guiding teams through Oracle HR/HCM (Human Capital Management) implementations, HR Shared Services transformations, or organizational restructuring.
- Sector Experience: Previous experience consulting for or working directly within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or other large federal agencies.