Organizational Development Advisor

Organizational Development Advisor

GDIT’s Organizational Development (OD) team drives initiatives that support the alignment of leadership, culture team performance and enterprise strategy. As a member of the GDIT Organizational Development (OD) team, the focus is to build greater leadership and organizational capacity with key focus on support for building our leadership alignment and capacity. In this role, the ideal candidate actively delivers outstanding customer service and serves as a trusted advisor to stakeholders. 

Our ideal candidate will have strong consulting and stakeholder management skills, a passion for improving individual and organizational performance, and experience in supporting and delivering initiatives in the areas of talent management, organizational development, change management or other related HR areas. Must have a highly collaborative work style, effective interpersonal skills to help build trusted relationships and display curiosity, self-awareness and willingness to learn and grow.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
 

As the Organizational Development Advisor, you will play a key role in initiatives that drive company-wide success. You’ll lead assessments, analyze complex data sets, and create engaging development programs that empower leaders and teams. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to use their expertise in change management and organizational behavior to support large-scale transformation projects.
Serves as the project manager and/or owner of OD initiatives/projects.

• Project manage and support the GDIT talent review and succession management efforts to help scale current efforts going forward and support the development of an approach, timeline and stakeholder map for an enterprise-wide succession management effort at key leadership levels.
• Serves as a point of contact to internal stakeholders on OD efforts as needed such as team effectiveness sessions, focus groups and assessments.
• Co-designs and co-facilitates comprehensive development programs, workshops and training sessions in-person, hybrid and virtually.
• Assists with designing and implementing innovative programs that build organizational capabilities aligned with strategic imperatives.
• Assists with conducting organizational assessments to uncover insights that drive strategic decision-making.
• Conducts in-depth analysis of various data sets to identify trends and provide recommendations to make continuous improvements to programs and strategies.
• Prepares detailed reports on the outcomes and impacts of development initiatives, providing insights to guide future strategies.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation of all programs and activities
• Assists with organizational change initiatives to enhance efficiency and overall business effectiveness.
• Partners with HR, leadership and other stakeholders to ensure programs align with business objectives and address the strategic needs of the organization.
• Continuously monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of organizational initiatives, using data and feedback to make enhancements that drive success.
• Supports other OD team members and contributes on other activities as needed. 
• May serve as a team or task lead.
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience in OD/HR space
• Master's degree a plus
• Works independently under general supervision
• Advanced understanding of organizational behavior, development theories and best practices
• Proficiency in data analysis and performance metrics
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders at all levels in the organization
• Experience in at least two of the following areas:
  • succession planning or high potential identification
  • change management initiatives
  • leadership development experiences
  • employee engagement initiatives
  • learning and development
  • human capital consulting
• Certified in 360s, personality assessments (DiSC, MBTI)
• Proficient in Microsoft EXCEL data analysis (i.e., pivot tables, v-lookup, some formulas) and other performance metrics.
• Experience with analyzing large sets of data.
• Experience in presenting ideas, facilitating workshops, presenting approaches and processes to various leadership levels
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders at all levels in the organization.
• Strong organization skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills: active listening, executive presence, rapport-building, instills trust, organizational savvy
• Business acumen and insight to best serve internal clients
• Sense of urgency and initiative and ability to prioritize
• Understanding of enterprise software, particularly HRIS and other Talent Management technologies
• Proficient use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint
• Location: Hybrid

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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