Subject Matter Expert – Change Implementation
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Lead and support VHA's organizational change execution efforts by developing comprehensive implementation plans aligned with the Office of Suicide Prevention's Elevated Risk Care Management priorities. Conduct thorough stakeholder analyses to identify key audiences, assess change readiness, and design targeted engagement strategies that promote buy-in across VHA clinical and administrative teams. Perform impact analyses to evaluate the effects of proposed initiatives on VA staff workflows and the broader Veteran community, ensuring risks are identified and mitigated proactively. Provide expert input on organizational and programmatic risks, delivering actionable recommendations to program leadership to safeguard continuity of care. Collaborate with cross-functional VA program offices and federal partners to coordinate change communication plans, training strategies, and sustainment activities. Monitor and report on change management progress using established metrics, preparing briefings and after-action documentation for VA leadership. Requires 10 years of experience in organizational change management, a Master's degree, and a VA Position of Public Trust clearance.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in organizational change management, implementation science, or a closely related discipline
- demonstrated success leading large-scale change initiatives in complex organizations
- Master's Degree in Organizational Development, Public Health, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, Psychology, or a related field
- Prior experience supporting federal agency clients, preferably within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Department of Defense (DoD), or another federal health-focused agency
- Ability to obtain and maintain a VA Position of Public Trust clearance (Tier 1 / MBI)
- candidates must be eligible for VA network access and comply with all VA security and privacy requirements
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Demonstrated experience conducting stakeholder analyses, organizational impact analyses, and structured implementation planning within healthcare, public health, or government program environments
Desired Qualifications
- PROSCI Certification or equivalent structured change management methodology certification (e.g., CCMP, LaMarsh)
- Familiarity with VHA clinical operations, suicide prevention programs, or behavioral health service delivery models
- Experience applying change management frameworks within federally regulated or Joint Commission-accredited healthcare environments
- Proficiency with VA-standard collaboration and reporting tools such as SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, or similar platforms used in federal program management
- Prior experience supporting mental health, crisis intervention, or high-risk population programs in a federal or public sector context
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