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Summary of the Role:
The Organizational Development Consultant will play a crucial role in designing and delivering customized organizational development (OD) interventions for a large federal healthcare agency. This position involves conducting needs assessments, facilitating workshops and trainings, and providing expert consultation to leaders and teams to enhance operational effectiveness, stakeholder engagement, and employee satisfaction.
Important note: This is a full-time position contingent on contract award.
All Roles at Bixal will:
- Participate in client events and forums to positively represent the organization and develop and maintain relationships with the industry.
- As appropriate, play an active role in new client acquisition by supporting business development initiatives to enhance and grow Bixal’s business in each of the areas that it works.
Responsibilities
- Conduct organizational needs assessments through focus groups, surveys, and stakeholder interviews
- Analyze collected data to identify problems, opportunities, and root causes of issues
- Design and deliver customized OD interventions, including team-building activities, leadership development programs, and process improvement initiatives
- Develop and implement strategic planning and change management initiatives
- Design and implement comprehensive organizational learning strategies
- Conduct organizational culture assessments and develop interventions to drive positive change
- Facilitate leadership team alignment and development sessions
- Develop comprehensive, interactive, and engaging deliverables to support OD requests
- Facilitate workshops, retreats, and training sessions for agency employees at various levels, including virtual facilitation for geographically dispersed teams
- Collaborate with project team members to ensure integrated, high-quality solutions
- Evaluate the outcomes of OD interventions using agency-provided tools and industry best practices
- Prepare reports and presentations on intervention outcomes and recommendations
- Ensure all materials and deliverables are Section 508 compliant
- Support the integration of OD initiatives with broader talent management and succession planning strategies
- Contribute to business development and thought leadership through content creation, industry presentations, and identifying growth opportunities in federal sector OD and talent management.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, or a related field
- 5-7 years of experience in organizational development, change management, or related fields
- Demonstrated experience in designing and facilitating OD interventions, workshops, and training programs
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret complex data
- Excellent facilitation and presentation skills, including virtual facilitation
- Proficiency in creating engaging, interactive content using various media and tools
- Experience with evaluation methodologies and tools
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Familiarity with federal agency operations, culture, and HR policies
- Knowledge of OPM guidelines and the federal human capital frameworks
- Knowledge of Section 508 compliance requirements
- Understanding of challenges specific to federal healthcare agencies
- Experience with data-driven decision making and analytics in OD contexts
- Ability to work in an Agile environment and adapt to changing priorities
- Experience with or willingness to obtain necessary security clearances for working with federal agencies
- Proven track record in designing and implementing large-scale organizational change initiatives
- Experience with a variety of OD methodologies and frameworks (e.g., Appreciative Inquiry, Action Research, Six Sigma)
- Knowledge of adult learning theories and their application in organizational settings
- Expertise in group dynamics and team effectiveness models
Nice to Haves
- Certification in specific OD methodologies or tools (e.g., PROSCI, Lean Six Sigma)
- Experience working with healthcare organizations or federal agencies
- Knowledge of human-centered design principles
- Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies
- Experience with systems thinking and its application to organizational development
- Proficiency in OD-specific software tools (e.g., survey design, data analysis, project management)
Perks & Benefits:
Competitive base salary
Flex hours
Work from home flexibility
401K with matching incentive
Parental Leave
Medical/dental/vision benefits
Flex Spending Account
Company provided short-term disability
Company provided life insurance
Commuter benefits
Generous PTO
11 Paid holidays
Professional development opportunities
New business referral bonus
Please note that candidates selected may undergo a background investigation and, if applicable, meet eligibility requirements for suitability.
Bixal is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and beyond.