Business Transformation Manager

. Support the client’s transition from a legacy program-focused structure to a portfolio and enterprise-focused operating model aligned with broader DoD transformation initiatives .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $128,400 - $235,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in organizational design, performance management, and transformation within a complex DoD environment, leveraging data-driven decision-making and stakeholder engagement to drive actionable outcomes.

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Organizational Change ManagementLean Initiatives LeadershipPerformance MeasurementStakeholder EngagementProject Management

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Hard Skills

Continuous Process ImprovementStrategic PlanningOperational DesignRisk ManagementMetrics DevelopmentBenchmarkingGap AnalysisWorkflow OptimizationData AnalysisPerformance Management

Soft Skills

Consultative AdvisoryFacilitationCollaborationCommunicationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365 ApplicationsProject-Management SoftwareWorkflow-Mapping ToolsVisual-Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

DoD TransformationFederal Agency SupportEnterprise Operating ModelsClient Stakeholder EngagementOrganizational Effectiveness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the client’s transition from a legacy program-focused structure to a portfolio and enterprise-focused operating model aligned with broader DoD transformation initiatives
Coordinate EY team activities and workstreams to ensure alignment with client priorities, transformation objectives, and mission needs
Facilitate client meetings, workshops, and stakeholder discussions to gather requirements, evaluate needs, and drive actionable outcomes
Partner with client stakeholders to assess current-state organizational structures, processes, roles, and performance measures and identify opportunities for improvement
Support the design and implementation of future-state organizational and operating models
Apply performance management and analytics to develop meaningful measures, assess organizational effectiveness, and support data-driven decision-making
Analyze organizational and operational data to identify trends, gaps, risks, and opportunities
Develop practical solutions to organizational design, performance management, and transformation challenges
Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and advance the client’s mission
Serve as a consultative advisor to client stakeholders, translating strategic objectives and business requirements into actionable recommendations
Collaborate across multidisciplinary EY and client teams to support implementation and sustain transformation efforts in a complex DoD environment
Work at client, EY, or contractor sites as required; assignments may involve up to 80% travel and/or full-time on-site work

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Project Management, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Business or a related field, plus at least seven years of professional experience in continuous process improvement, strategic planning, operational design or a closely related discipline; or a relevant master’s degree plus four years of relevant experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance or higher
At least five years of experience leading teams on engagements
Experience supporting a federal or state agency in project or program centralization and transformation, risk management, financial controls, schedule management, resource planning, workflow optimization, organizational change management, stakeholder engagement, performance measurement, metrics development, benchmarking and gap analysis
Demonstrated hands-on experience leading enterprise Lean initiatives and executive improvement workshops
Experience developing executive summaries, decision briefs, recommendations and leadership-ready materials and presenting them to senior executives or flag-level stakeholders
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, project-management software, and workflow-mapping and visual-management tools
Valid U.S. driver’s license and passport

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and dental coverage
Pension and 401(k) plans
Flexible vacation policy
EY Paid Holidays
Winter/Summer breaks
Personal/Family Care leave
Other leaves of absence
Professional growth opportunities
Inclusive culture