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Director Change Management

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$127.60K - $159.50K/yr

The Director of Change Management leads project change management initiatives to drive successful adoption of technology and business transformation projects, providing both strategic direction and ...

Director Change Management

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$127.60K - $159.50K/yr

The Director of Change Management leads project change management initiatives to drive successful adoption of technology and business transformation projects, providing both strategic direction and ...

Director Change Management

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$127.60K - $159.50K/yr

The Director of Change Management leads project change management initiatives to drive successful adoption of technology and business transformation projects, providing both strategic direction and ...

Change Management Consultant Location: 100% Remote Type: Contract Compensation: $73.48 per hour Contractor Work Model: Remote Hours: 40.0 hours per week Overview * Key requirements: Prosci + ADKAR ...

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How much do change manager jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for change manager in Reston, VA is $58.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45.77 and $73.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Is a Change Manager?

A change manager provides a business with a systematic approach to organizational or technological transitions. As a change manager, your job duties include collaborating with project managers and project teams, setting up change management processes, and implementing strategies to help make necessary changes successful. You also oversee change requests, work to control the change process, and help users accept and adapt to the transition. Another aspect of your job is to thoroughly document changes, both for future reference and in case audits or rollbacks take place.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Change Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Change Manager, you need expertise in change management methodologies, project management, and organizational development, often supported by a relevant degree and certifications such as Prosci or ACMP. Familiarity with tools like change impact assessment software, project management platforms (e.g., Jira, Asana), and data analytics is typical. Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills set exceptional Change Managers apart. These competencies enable effective navigation of organizational transitions, ensuring initiatives are adopted smoothly and business goals are met.

What are some common challenges a Change Manager faces when implementing new processes, and how can they be addressed?

Change Managers often encounter resistance from employees who are accustomed to existing workflows, as well as communication gaps between different departments. To address these challenges, it’s important to engage stakeholders early, provide clear and consistent communication, and offer training or support as needed. Building strong relationships across teams and demonstrating the benefits of the proposed changes can also help to foster buy-in and minimize disruption.

What does a Change Manager do?

A Change Manager is responsible for overseeing and guiding the process of organizational change, ensuring that business transformations are implemented smoothly and with minimal disruption. They work to manage the human, technological, and process aspects of change initiatives, such as new software rollouts or restructuring efforts. Their key tasks include assessing change impacts, developing communication plans, training staff, and monitoring the effectiveness of change initiatives to achieve desired outcomes.
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Change Control Manager w/Secret Clearance

Change Control Manager w/Secret Clearance

TekSynap

Washington, DC

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago


TekSynap rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

54th of 203 rated it services


Job description

Responsibilities & Qualifications

We are seeking a Change Control Manager for the CSES contract.

The Change Control Manager manages change processes and tools, maintains the change schedule, and coordinates with CCS and DT process and service owners. This position ensures that changes are assessed, scheduled, communicated, approved, and executed in a controlled manner that minimizes disruption and supports service reliability.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

  • At least three years assigned as Change Manager managing change processes for managed services requirements of similar size, scope, and complexity.

  • Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.

Certifications

  • ITIL 4 Managing Professional certification, or current equivalent ITIL 4 role-aligned certification; related modules/exams should be stated..

Education

  • Bachelor's in IT, Information Systems, or related field or additional 4 years experience in lieu

Clearance

  • Secret

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Own the operational change control process, including intake, assessment, prioritization, approval coordination, scheduling, implementation monitoring, and closure.

  • Maintain the change calendar/schedule and coordinate dependencies with release, deployment, testing, configuration, incident, problem, service desk, and desk-side support teams.
  • Interface with CCS and DT process and service owners to ensure changes comply with applicable governance, risk, security, and operational procedures.
  • Support Change Advisory Board preparation, decision packages, change status reporting, and change-related stakeholder communications.
  • Identify and implement improvements to reduce failed changes, emergency changes, unauthorized changes, and customer disruption.
  • Ensure change records, approvals, implementation plans, rollback plans, and post-implementation reviews are complete and auditable.
Overview

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

  • Location: dmv
  • Environment: Hybrid
  • Noise level: Low
  • Schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday - Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs
  • Travel: Less than 10% 

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizenship

Secret

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Additional Job Information

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. Apply now to explore jobs with us at www.TekSynap.com. 

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. 

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status.  If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME