Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Principal Responsibilities

• Lead and manage assigned Lean Six Sigma/CPI projects from defining through control phases (DMAIC), ensuring successful delivery of measurable improvements.
• 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.
• Apply CPI/LSS expertise specifically within healthcare industry contexts to drive meaningful clinical and operational improvements.
• Maintain proficiency in MS Teams, MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, Access), Power BI, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ensure improvement activities comply with applicable government, organizational, and contract requirements.

Required Skills And Competencies

• 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.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment under the guidance of Master Black Belt leadership.

Clearance Requirement

Ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearance.

Desired Skills And Competencies

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

Pay

Competitive compensation.

Schedule

Flexible schedule.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K with company matching.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Pay holidays.
• Three weeks paid time off.