Cornerstone OnDemand Implementation Consultant

Company: CGI
Location: Fairfax
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Position Description: This role leads end-to-end client implementations on the Cornerstone platform, while also providing post-implementation/sustainment support, help desk services and ad hoc client assistance. The position coordinates closely with both the client and internal teams to deliver on-time outcomes, manage scope and ensure overall client satisfaction. This role will require subject matter expertise and will be looked upon as growth leader within the Business Strategic & IT Consulting Sector of the Federal Civilian Business Unit. This is a remote position, working from home/co-working space with occasional onsite meetings supporting client across the US. Clients are predominately commercial companies and US State/Local government with a pipeline of Commercial, State/Local government and US Federal government agencies. This position can be located at any CGI office in the U.S, preferred location is Fairfax, VA; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. Your future duties and responsibilities: - Collaborate with CGI Federal's Implementation Manager to define tasks, set priorities, allocate resources, and establish the Implementation project plan. - Engage the client's project manager to align objectives, timelines, and success criteria. - Maintain weekly and monthly status reports and keep the Smartsheet project plan up to date. - Conduct requirements gathering and documentation. - Host client configuration workshops to validate requirements and finalize the solution design. - Implement the client on the Cornerstone platform. - Perform detailed system configuration. - Produce internal and client documentation, including white papers, presentations, job aids, and standard operating procedures. - Create, review, and deliver system training. - Manage project scope and customer expectations throughout to ensure on-time deliverables and a successful client experience Required qualifications to be successful in this role: Required qualifications to be successful in this role: 3-4 years of consulting experience. Candidates need to have at least their Cornerstone Core Specialist certification AND (1) CSOD module (Learning, Performance, Succession, Compensation, Recruiting) certification, ideally Learning. Required CSOD certification level: Specialist. Upon hire, CGI Partners supporting CSOD projects will have 6-months to obtain/maintain Cornerstone Talent Suite full-stack (Learning, Performance, Succession, Compensation, Recruiting) certification status. Desired qualifications/non-essential skills required: Desired CSOD certification level: Expert (if available). Desired skills: Identify business development opportunities; proposal writing/review; mentorship and coaching. Bachelor's degree desired. CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $58,000.00 - $123,800.00. CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include: . Competitive compensation . Comprehensive insurance options . Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan . Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time . Paid parental leave . Learning opportunities and tuition assistance . Wellness and Well-being programs CGIFederalJob LI-RT1 Skills: Training Delivery Change Management DigitalTransformationConsultng What you can expect from us: Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business. CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com . You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned. We make it easy to translate military experience and skills! Click here to be directed to our site that is dedicated to veterans and transitioning service members. All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances. CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.

Keywords: CGI, Ellicott City , Cornerstone OnDemand Implementation Consultant, Engineering , Fairfax, Maryland