The Leading Niche

Improvement Sciences Specialist - Data & Process Improvement Analyst - Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED), U.S. Navy

The Leading Niche  •  $95k - $120k/yr  •  San Diego, CA (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

The Improvement Sciences Specialist supports delivery of process improvement, project management, and knowledge management initiatives across Navy Medicine. This role applies analytical, technical, and operational expertise to improve workflows, enhance system performance, and support data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities


Process Improvement Support

  • Assist in execution of CPI initiatives using methodologies such as:
    • Lean
    • Six Sigma
    • PDSA / PDCA
  • Conduct workflow analysis and support identification of improvement opportunities
  • Support development and implementation of optimized processes

Project & Portfolio Support

  • Assist in managing project activities across the full lifecycle
  • Support development of project documentation, schedules, and deliverables
  • Track project performance and assist in reporting progress, risks, and issues

Knowledge Management & Systems Support

  • Support development and maintenance of knowledge management systems (e.g., SharePoint, SPIDR)
  • Create training materials, user guides, and instructional content
  • Assist with system configuration, data management, and process automation efforts

Data Analysis & Reporting

  • Perform data analysis to support process improvement and performance tracking
  • Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations (e.g., Power BI)
  • Support metric development and performance measurement initiatives

Training & Stakeholder Support

  • Deliver or support training sessions on tools, systems, and methodologies
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and improve system usability

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Statistics, Business, or related field
  • Minimum 6+ years of relevant experience in process improvement, analytics, or project support
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with data analysis and reporting tools

Preferred Qualifications

  • Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) and/or PMP certification
  • Experience supporting DoD or healthcare environments
  • Experience with:
    • SharePoint
    • Power BI
    • Microsoft Project / Office Suite
The Leading Niche

About The Leading Niche

THE LEADING NICHE is an award winning and internationally recognized company known for using data and cutting-edge consulting to deliver 'actionable intelligence'​.

THE LEADING NICHE supports commercial and government customers in domestic and international markets, including the United States, Canada, Europe and Africa. The Firm provides big data, cybersecurity, intelligence, Health IT, regulatory/compliance and investigative/examination consulting. The Firm also has an Innovation Lab that drives research to support its customers.

THE LEADING NICHE has received numerous recognitions. Some of these recognitions include Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Privately-Owned Companies in America; ICIC Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies; SmartCEO Circle of Excellence Award; SmartCEO Corporate Culture Award; The Network Journal’s 40 Under Forty Award; Black Enterprise 40 Under Forty Award; and the Vyne Weekly’s “Top 10 Women to Watch”; “Big Time Operator” Award; Two Year Winner of the New York Enterprise Reporter Small Business Award; Entrepreneur of the Year in Consulting and Business Services; Best Buddies “Women With a Mission” International Award; Stiletto Woman Business Award; the Brooklyn International Trade Development Center’s International Women’s Entrepreneurial Award; and the National Minority Business Council’s Global Outstanding Business Award. In addition, an MBA magazine featured her Firm in a consulting case.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
New York, New York
Year Founded
2007
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