Senior Organizational Design and Change Management Strategist

Overview

This role is with a partner company based in the United States focusing on a senior-level strategist who will guide organizational design and change management efforts within a major federal modernization program. The strategist will analyze structural, operational, and cultural aspects to enable successful adoption of new systems and procedures in a complex environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive organizational assessments to uncover barriers to system and process adoption.
• Lead interactive sessions such as workshops and focus groups to identify root causes and gather diverse stakeholder insights.
• Create and manage metrics frameworks to track organizational health, readiness, and effectiveness of change initiatives.
• Translate diagnostic findings into strategic, actionable recommendations for leadership teams.
• Collaborate with cross-sector stakeholders to define clear role responsibilities, governance, decision rights, and accountability structures.
• Design scalable and sustainable organizational structures and frameworks to support ongoing transformation.
• Communicate insights and strategy to senior leaders in a clear, constructive manner focused on solutions.
• Work in conjunction with change management, behavioral science, and human factors experts to deliver integrated transformation plans.
• Develop reusable tools and methodologies for conducting organizational assessments and planning change activities.
• Continuously monitor risks, stakeholder alignment, and adoption indicators to adjust change strategies proactively.
• Employ strong facilitation, listening, and relationship-building skills to navigate complex organizational dynamics.
• Manage conflicting priorities and perspectives with tact and maintain trusted partnerships.
• Adapt strategies responsively to evolving program demands and stakeholder needs.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory with eligibility for Public Trust Clearance and FAA Suitability determination.
• Master's degree in Organizational Development, Public Administration, Business Administration, Aviation Management, Political Economy, or comparable field with over 10 years of experience; or a bachelor's degree with 12+ years relevant experience or equivalent specialized expertise.
• Extensive background in organizational design, development, change management, or institutional analysis within large-scale programs.
• Proven skill in evaluating organizational structures, governance models, and stakeholder relationships to pinpoint challenges.
• Experienced in building metrics frameworks and analytical models to assess organizational readiness and adoption progress.
• Strong facilitation expertise leading workshops that result in actionable outcomes.
• Ability to simplify complex organizational concepts into clear recommendations for senior audiences.
• High emotional intelligence with influence skills without direct authority.
• Preferred experience in aviation, federal government, infrastructure modernization, or geographically dispersed environments.
• Knowledge of FAA operations, flight services, aviation systems, or Alaska-specific aviation settings is advantageous.
• Familiarity with change management approaches such as Prosci/ADKAR is desired.
• Understanding of governance and operating models, political economy, and institutional analysis is a plus.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical thinking, and stakeholder management abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $150,000 based on experience, skills, location, and qualifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage starting the first month of employment.
• 401(k) retirement plan with immediate employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off, wellness leave, and paid federal holidays.
• Pet insurance as part of employee benefits.
• Educational reimbursement, internal training programs, and access to company-sponsored certifications.
• Opportunities to contribute to impactful federal modernization projects.
• Engaging work environment fostering collaboration with team-building, wellness, volunteer events, and company social gatherings.
• A supportive culture promoting innovation, professional advancement, and meaningful impact.

Additional Information

The recruitment process includes AI-supported candidate review to ensure objective and efficient matching based on core job requirements. The hiring company manages final selection steps such as interviews and assessments. Applicants should be aware that personal data will be processed under relevant data protection laws, and AI tools may assist evaluation but do not replace human judgment.