Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

About the role

Koniag Information Security Services LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with a Secret security clearance to support KSS and our government customer in San Antonio, TX. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage assigned Lean Six Sigma/CPI projects from defining through control phases (DMAIC), ensuring successful delivery of measurable improvements.
• Apply all elements of the ASQ Black Belt Book of Knowledge (BOK) or equivalent industry-recognized quality organization standards to assigned improvement activities.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret complex data sets using statistical tools to identify root causes and support data-driven decision-making.
• Facilitate process mapping, root cause analysis, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and other improvement techniques with cross-functional teams.
• Coach and mentor Green Belts and other team members in the application of LSS/CPI tools and techniques.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and operational staff to implement and sustain process improvements.
• Support the development and delivery of LSS/CPI training materials and workshops.
• Prepare briefing slides, metric charts, progress reviews, and technical documentation as required.
• Maintain proficiency in MS Teams, MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, Access), Power BI, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Apply CPI/LSS expertise specifically within healthcare industry contexts to drive meaningful clinical and operational improvements.
• Ensure improvement activities comply with applicable government, organizational, and contract requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Active Black Belt certification from ASQ or an equivalent industry-recognized quality organization.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant field experience, including CPI/Lean Six Sigma experience in the healthcare industry.
• Demonstrated continuous practice as a Black Belt since certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience associated with successfully accomplishing requirements related to process improvement program support.
• Proficient knowledge and application of Lean Six Sigma, CPI, and quality management methodologies (DMAIC, DMADV, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience applying improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using statistical analysis tools.
• Exceptional communication skills in English, both written and oral, with the ability to present findings and recommendations clearly to diverse audiences.
• Experience facilitating cross-functional teams through improvement projects and workshops.
• Proficiency in MS Teams, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Project, MS Access, Power BI, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment under the guidance of Master Black Belt leadership.

Skills

• Experience working in a federal government or military healthcare environment.
• Familiarity with Navy and Marine Corps operational environments.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Clearance Requirement

Ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearance.