Black Belt Process Improvement Analyst

Apogee Solutions, a woman-owned small business, is seeking a Black Belt Process Improvement Analyst in Portsmouth, VA to support the US Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) Improvement Sciences Directorate. Qualified candidates must be a US Citizen with an active DOD Secret clearance.

The Black Belt Process Improvement Analyst will implement project improvement initiatives through various means, such as Lean Six Sigma, Project Management, Knowledge Management, and Get Real Get Better (GRGB) and others, enabling the Improvement Sciences program to drive change and achieve strategic operational and tactical goals to improve efficiency of medical operations across all Navy Medicine support of Navy. The BUMED Improvement Sciences Directorate is responsible for implementing Continuous Process Improvement, Knowledge Management, and Project Management methodologies, to drive change and achieve strategic operational and tactical to improve efficiency of medical operations across all Navy Medicine support of Navy.  

The Black Belt Process Improvement Analyst will:

• Lead and support process / continuous performance improvement (CPI) projects utilizing Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and Get Real Get Better (GRGB) methodologies and tools such as DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) for reducing variability and standardizing processes, DMADV (Define, Measure, Analyze, Design, Verify) for new processes or enabling growth within new technologies, and RIE (Rapid Improvement Events - Pre-Event, Event, Post-Event) for eliminating waste.
• Integrate GRGB methodologies and LSS principles, adhering to the American Society of Quality (ASQ) Black Belt Book of Knowledge for all projects.
• Review, assist, coordinate, train, and mentor BUMED, NMFDC, NMFL, NMFP, and all lower echelon commands withing BSO-18 with the command's PI program.
• Use LSS methodologies to analyze existing workflows to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks, develop and implement process improvement strategies, and enhance operational efficiency to reduce costs & increase stakeholder satisfaction.
• Foster a culture of continuous process improvement within the organizations at all echelons.
• Conduct comprehensive process mapping and analysis.
• Identify key areas of inefficiency and recommend improvement actions.
• Provide a detailed report documenting current workflows or processes, identified inefficiencies and recommended improvements.
• Develop optimized workflows.
• Work with stakeholders to implement changes.
• Deliver professional development courses via in-person or in virtual/asynchronous modalities.
• Conduct monthly mentoring sessions and verify knowledge transfer of belts that apply for certification.
• Review submissions for technical accuracy and alignment with Navy Medicine strategic initiatives.
• Validate project scope, measurable results, and adherence to Navy Medicine's uniform documentation methodology.

Requirements:

• US Citizen with the ability to pass a background check, to include Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint check and National Agency Check with Written Inquires (NACI)
• Active, adjudicated SECRET Security Clearance documented in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS)
• Bachelor's Degree required; Business Administration or Engineering desired
• Possess a minimum of 3 years of relevant field experience. to include CPI/LSS experience in the health care industry
• Practice continuously as a Black Belt since certification
• Possess experience in all elements of ASQ BB Book of Knowledge (BOK) or equivalent industry recognized quality organization (i.e., NCQA and others).
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience associated with Continuous Process Improvement and Lean Six Sigma
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively within fast-paced, mission-driven settings while maintaining accuracy, discretion, and compliance with applicable policies and regulations
• Possess strong business acumen and professional judgment, with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint
• Must have a strong attention to detail and be highly organized