Job Description

• Full-time position
• Regular weekly hours (0730-1630)
• No calls, nights, weekends, or holidays!
• Full benefit program, including: health, PTO, & 401k + contribution

• Bachelor's degree
• Master Black Belt certification
• 5 years of experience

• Support process/performance improvement 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.
• All projects will integrate GRGB methodologies and LSS principles will adhere to the American Society of Quality (ASQ) Black Belt Book of Knowledge.
• Project Support. Review, assist, coordinate, train, and mentor BUMED, NMFDC, NMFL, NMFP, and all lower echelon commands withing BSO-18 with the command's PI program.
• The key objectives using LSS methodologies above are to:
  • Analyze existing workflows to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
  • Develop and implement process improvement strategies.
  • Enhance operational efficiency to reduce costs & increase stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Foster a culture of continuous process improvement within the organizations at all echelons.
• The tasks included in the various methodologies described above are:
  • 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.
• Assigned Lean Six Sigma Certified personnel, Master Black Belt (MBB), Black Belt (BB) and Green Belt (GB), shall 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.
• Certification will be by government personnel after reviewing documentation.

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree such as Business Administration or Engineering.
• Licensure & Certifications (Current & Unrestricted): 
  • Master Black Belt (MBB) certification.
• Experience: 
  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant field experience. CPI/LSS experience in the health care
    industry required.
  • Practice continuously as a Master Black Belt since certification.
  • Possess experience in all elements of ASQ MBB Book of Knowledge (BOK) or equivalent industry
    recognized quality organization (i.e., NCQA and others).
• Security & Background Check: 
  • U.S. Citizenship and a successful background investigation are required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. 
• Additional Requirements:
  • Willingness to comply with the government vaccination requirements.