Senior Organizational Design and Change Management Strategist

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Organizational Design and Change Management Strategist based in United States.

We are seeking a strategic organizational design and change management professional to support a large-scale modernization initiative within a complex federal environment. This role focuses on uncovering the structural, operational, and cultural factors that influence successful adoption of new systems and processes. You will combine organizational analysis, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven insights to design effective change strategies. The position requires a thoughtful advisor who can navigate ambiguity, identify root causes, and translate complex findings into actionable recommendations. You will work with diverse stakeholders across aviation, government, and operational environments to strengthen organizational readiness. This is an opportunity to shape meaningful transformation by improving governance, decision-making, and long-term change sustainability.

Accountabilities:: The Senior Organizational Design and Change Management Strategist will lead organizational diagnostics, develop strategic change approaches, and support modernization efforts by identifying the underlying dynamics that impact adoption and performance. This role requires strong analytical thinking, facilitation skills, and the ability to build alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.

Conduct organizational structure and design assessments to identify barriers affecting adoption of new systems, processes, and operating models.

Lead workshops, focus groups, and facilitated discussions to uncover root causes, stakeholder perspectives, and organizational challenges.

Develop and maintain metrics frameworks to measure organizational health, readiness, adoption progress, and change effectiveness.

Translate assessment findings into actionable change management strategies and recommendations for leadership teams.

Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to clarify roles, decision rights, governance structures, and accountability models.

Design scalable organizational structures, operating models, and frameworks that support sustainable transformation.

Present strategic insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders through clear, constructive, and solutions-focused communication.

Collaborate with organizational change management, behavioral science, and human factors teams to deliver integrated transformation strategies.

Create repeatable tools and methodologies for organizational assessment and change planning.

Monitor organizational risks, stakeholder alignment, and adoption indicators to proactively guide interventions.

Apply strong listening, facilitation, and relationship-building skills to understand complex organizational dynamics.

Navigate competing priorities and differing perspectives while maintaining trust and productive partnerships.

Adapt strategies based on evolving program requirements, stakeholder needs, and operational realities.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in organizational design, institutional analysis, and change management with the ability to operate effectively in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Experience supporting aviation, government, or large-scale modernization initiatives is highly valuable.

U.S. Citizenship required, with the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance and FAA Suitability determination.

Master’s degree in Organizational Development, Public Administration, Business Administration, Aviation Management, Political Economy, or a related field with 10+ years of relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of relevant professional experience; or equivalent specialized experience.

Proven experience in organizational design, organizational development, change management strategy, or institutional analysis within large and complex programs.

Demonstrated ability to evaluate organizational structures, governance models, decision-making processes, and stakeholder relationships to identify root causes.

Strong experience developing metrics frameworks, scorecards, and analytical models to measure readiness, adoption, and organizational effectiveness.

Proven facilitation skills with experience leading workshops and working sessions that generate actionable outcomes.

Ability to translate complex organizational findings into clear recommendations for senior, non-technical audiences.

Strong emotional intelligence and ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.

Experience working with aviation, federal, infrastructure modernization, or geographically distributed programs is preferred.

Familiarity with FAA operations, flight services, aviation systems, or Alaska aviation environments is a strong advantage.

Experience with change management methodologies such as Prosci/ADKAR is preferred.

Knowledge of governance models, operating models, political economy analysis, or institutional analysis is beneficial.

Strong communication, collaboration, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits:

Competitive salary range of $120,000 - $150,000 depending on experience, skills, location, and qualifications.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning the first month after joining.

401(k) plan with immediately vested employer contributions.

Generous paid time off policy, wellness leave, and paid federal holidays.

Pet insurance benefits.

Tuition reimbursement, internal training programs, and company-sponsored certifications.

Opportunities to contribute to impactful federal modernization initiatives.

Collaborative and dynamic work environment with team-building activities, wellness events, volunteer opportunities, and company gatherings.

Supportive workplace culture focused on innovation, professional growth, and meaningful impact.

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