Communications and Organizational Change Management (OCM) Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Communications and Organizational Change Management (OCM) Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in communications, coupled with expertise in organizational change management, particularly in the public sector. This role will be a mix of 75% Communications and 25% Organizational Change Management (OCM) responsibilities, supporting projects that drive successful outcomes in both areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communications (75%):

  • Develop and implement internal and external communication strategies to ensure clear, consistent messaging.
  • Create, edit, and distribute a variety of communication materials, including emails, newsletters, presentations, and reports.
  • Manage content for websites and social media channels to ensure timely and accurate updates.
  • Collaborate with leadership to ensure communication aligns with organizational goals and priorities.
  • Ensure all communication efforts are aligned with branding and messaging standards.

• Organizational Change Management (25%):

  • Support the development and execution of OCM strategies to facilitate smooth transitions during organizational changes.
  • Conduct assessments to understand the impact of changes and identify stakeholder needs.
  • Develop and deliver training programs, materials, and workshops to aid employees in adapting to changes.
  • Support leadership with change initiatives to ensure successful adoption and minimize resistance.
  • Measure and report on the effectiveness of OCM activities and suggest improvements.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience in both communications and organizational change management, ideally in the public sector.
• Strong understanding of public sector processes and practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to adapt messaging to different audiences.
• Experience in developing communication materials and leading change management initiatives.
• OCM certification (e.g., Prosci or equivalent) preferred.
• Local to Sacramento, CA, or willing to commute.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with government or public sector clients.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leadership and diverse teams.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Communications and Organizational Change Management (OCM) Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in communications, coupled with expertise in organizational change management, particularly in the public sector. This role will be a mix of 75% Communications and 25% Organizational Change Management (OCM) responsibilities, supporting projects that drive successful outcomes in both areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communications (75%):

  • Develop and implement internal and external communication strategies to ensure clear, consistent messaging.
  • Create, edit, and distribute a variety of communication materials, including emails, newsletters, presentations, and reports.
  • Manage content for websites and social media channels to ensure timely and accurate updates.
  • Collaborate with leadership to ensure communication aligns with organizational goals and priorities.
  • Ensure all communication efforts are aligned with branding and messaging standards.

• Organizational Change Management (25%):

  • Support the development and execution of OCM strategies to facilitate smooth transitions during organizational changes.
  • Conduct assessments to understand the impact of changes and identify stakeholder needs.
  • Develop and deliver training programs, materials, and workshops to aid employees in adapting to changes.
  • Support leadership with change initiatives to ensure successful adoption and minimize resistance.
  • Measure and report on the effectiveness of OCM activities and suggest improvements.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience in both communications and organizational change management, ideally in the public sector.
• Strong understanding of public sector processes and practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to adapt messaging to different audiences.
• Experience in developing communication materials and leading change management initiatives.
• OCM certification (e.g., Prosci or equivalent) preferred.
• Local to Sacramento, CA, or willing to commute.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with government or public sector clients.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leadership and diverse teams.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.