The Leading Niche

Master Black Belt (Lean Six Sigma) - Senior Process Improvement Lead - Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED), U.S. Navy

The Leading Niche  •  $120k - $160k/yr  •  Falls Church, VA (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

The Master Black Belt (MBB) serves as the senior subject matter expert for Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) initiatives across Navy Medicine. This role provides strategic leadership, oversight, and mentorship in applying Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and Get Real Get Better (GRGB) methodologies to improve operational efficiency, reduce variability, and enhance mission outcomes.

Key Responsibilities


Strategic Process Improvement Leadership

  • Lead enterprise-level CPI initiatives aligned with Navy Medicine priorities
  • Apply advanced Lean Six Sigma methodologies including DMAIC, DMADV, and Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs)
  • Identify systemic inefficiencies and drive organization-wide transformation efforts
  • Ensure alignment with ASQ Body of Knowledge and industry best practices

Program Oversight & Execution

  • Oversee multiple concurrent improvement projects across BUMED and subordinate commands
  • Validate project scopes, measurable outcomes, and alignment with strategic initiatives
  • Ensure standardization of CPI frameworks, tools, and documentation

Mentorship & Training

  • Mentor and coach Black Belts and Green Belts
  • Conduct training sessions and professional development programs
  • Support certification readiness and review project submissions for accuracy and completeness

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Collaborate with senior leadership, project sponsors, and cross-functional teams
  • Present findings, recommendations, and performance metrics to executive stakeholders
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement across all organizational levels

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Healthcare Administration, or related field
  • Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification (required)
  • Minimum 5+ years of relevant CPI/LSS experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in ASQ MBB Body of Knowledge or equivalent
  • Experience leading enterprise-wide process improvement initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting DoD, Navy, or healthcare environments
  • Strong data analysis, facilitation, and executive communication skills
  • Experience mentoring and developing LSS practitioners
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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