Stakeholders Communication Consultant (Jobs in Lansing, MI) Requirement id 154668 Job title Consultant Job location in Lansing, MI Skills required Problem Solving Skills, Graphics Design & Development, Stakeholders, Communication Open Date 12-Aug-2025 Close Date Job type Contract Duration 6 Months Compensation DOE Status requirement --- Job interview type --- Email Recruiter:coolsoft Job Description Consultant: Problem Solving Skills, Graphics Design & Development, Stakeholders, Communication Start date : 09/15/2025 End Date : 6 Months from projected start date Submission deadline : 8/19/2025 10:00:00 AM Client Info : N/A Note: * Interview Process: Virtual Interview via MS Teams video. Please use * laptop and be prepared to share screen if asked. * Duration: 6 months with possible extension * Hybrid: Resource will be working a hybrid schedule. NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Will need to be onsite from day 1, two days a week. * Local candidates only. Candidates must be located within 1.5-2 hours of Lansing, MI at time of submission. Description : As a Research Analyst, you will be responsible for researching best practicesthat help define and drive changes to improve the States current continuous improvement efforts. The position will serve as an expert on the development of ROI for continuous improvement efforts and for identifying or developing tools to help with improvement efforts. You willconduct research, work with cross-functional teams, and performresearch studies independently.These responsibilities also include delivering oral and written presentations, evaluating qualitative and quantitative data, and helping the OCI team better understand what would make our methods more intuitiveand seamless. Timeframe:6 months with extension possible,30-40 hours per week Responsibilities: 1. Conduct best practice research across private and public sector for OCI Leadership 2. Organize and evaluate quantitative and qualitative research. 3. Work with cross-functional teams to identify and evaluate research topics and approaches 4. Craft reports, presentations and other communication materials on the research conducted. 5. Generating insights from data andrecommend follow up actions. 6. Present and promote research findings to program owners and business stakeholders. 7. Develop customized approaches, plans, and workshops to help address Business Area problems and issues. 8. Lead initiatives, coordinate with senior leadership, and align improvements with broader business strategy and KPIs 9. Lead user workshops and facilitating sessions, both in-person and virtual. Skills/Requirements: • Four more years of research experience. • Deep understanding of guiding business to document ROI. • Deep understanding of practical metrics and how to help business areas seamlessly integrate and monitor metrics • Experience in crafting research plans, white papers and synthesizing research outcome reports. • Skills in crafting digestible summaries for executives and developing accompanyinginfo graphics for wider communication. • Understanding of Lean tools and expertise in PDCA (Plan Do Check Act), used for iterative problem-solving and process refinement. • Experience in leading workshops to gather information, synthesize information and developing metrics. • Generating insights from dataand effectively sharing research results. • Communication & Stakeholder Engagement - Conveying findings simply and persuasively in reports, dashboards, and presentations to diverse audiences—from frontline workers to senior executives • Collaborating effectively with stakeholders and acting as a strategic partner in decisions. Certifications –(Not required but good to have) -Certified Analyst Professional -Certified Financial Analyst -Financial Risk Manager Examples of Projects -Explore and design SOPs using AI for supporting continuous improvement activities -Explore tools for process mining for better data gathering and decision making. -ROI of OCI HCD projects -ROI of OCI LPI program -ROI of OCI Customer Experience Strategy implementation Call502-379-4456 Ext 100for more details. Please provide Requirement id: 154668 while calling. EOE Protected Veterans/Disability