Subject Matter Expert

Core4ce Careers • Reston, VA

20h

About The Position

Core4ce is seeking a highly experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Change Implementation to support the Integrated Healthcare Transformation (IHT) initiative. This senior-level role is dedicated to supporting the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) in executing large-scale organizational changes. The Change Implementation SME will act as a strategic advisor, providing the expertise necessary to manage transition risks and ensure that transformation activities result in successful adoption across the VHA enterprise and the Veteran community.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance for this role.
• Master’s degree in Organizational Development, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in change management, organizational transformation, or business implementation.
• Proven track record of leading change implementation for large-scale, complex organizations.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting stakeholder and impact analyses for multi-layered programs.
• Expertise in strategic implementation planning and the development of change roadmaps.
• Strong risk management background with the ability to forecast and mitigate organizational and community-level impacts.
• Exceptional communication and influence skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders from frontline staff to executive leadership.
• Ability to synthesize complex organizational data into actionable change implementation strategies.

Nice To Haves

• Prosci Change Management Certification (highly preferred).
• Experience supporting the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), or other federal healthcare entities.
• Understanding of healthcare delivery models and the unique needs of the Veteran community.
• Experience applying change management within an Agile or SAFe framework.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a lead strategic advisor for the execution of enterprise-wide organizational change management (OCM) initiatives within the VHA.
• Lead and facilitate comprehensive stakeholder analyses to identify the individuals, groups, and organizations impacted by transformation activities.
• Conduct in-depth impact analyses to determine the depth and breadth of changes to processes, systems, and organizational structures.
• Develop and oversee detailed change implementation plans that align with program milestones and organizational readiness.
• Provide expert identification and assessment of risks resulting from change activities, specifically evaluating potential impacts on VHA operations and the Veteran community.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to ensure continuity of care and service delivery during transition periods.
• Partner with executive leadership to define change objectives and ensure alignment between transformation activities and the VHA mission.
• Guide the development of tactical change deliverables, including resistance management plans, leadership coaching frameworks, and adoption readiness metrics.
• Monitor the health of the change implementation journey, utilizing data-driven insights to recommend adjustments to implementation strategies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including clinical, technical, and administrative stakeholders, to foster a culture of transparency and agility.
• Deliver executive briefings and reports regarding change progress, stakeholder sentiment, and implementation barriers.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
• Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
• Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
• Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior