Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Job Title: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Consultant

Location: Washington, D.C.

Duration: 12+ Contract

Schedule: 3-Days Onsite & 2-Days Remote

Clearance: Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute process improvement projects using DMAIC, DMADV, and RIE methodologies in alignment with the ASQ Black Belt Body of Knowledge.
• Conduct process mapping and analysis to identify key areas of inefficiency and recommend improvement actions.
• Develop optimized workflows and work with stakeholders to implement changes across Navy Medicine commands.
• Conduct monthly mentoring sessions for Green Belt practitioners and support knowledge transfer and certification reviews.
• Review certification submissions for technical accuracy and alignment.
• Deliver training courses on Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies via in-person, virtual, and asynchronous formats.
• Produce detailed Process Analysis Reports documenting current workflows, identified inefficiencies, and recommended improvements.
• Support integration of Get Real Get Better (GRGB) methodologies into all improvement activities.
• Contribute to the development of the Continuous Improvement Framework outlining methods and tools for sustained process improvement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in a DoD or military health system environment.
• Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant field experience in Continuous Process Improvement / Lean Six Sigma within the healthcare industry.
• Certified as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with continuous active practice since certification.
• Demonstrated experience in all elements of the ASQ Black Belt Body of Knowledge (BOK) or equivalent industry-recognized quality organization (e.g., NCQA).
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in successfully accomplishing performance improvement requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Teams, MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, Access), Power BI, and Adobe Acrobat.