Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Consultant (LSS Black Belt)

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• Salary: $140,000- $155,000
• Location: Fairfax, Virginia

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Consultant

Candidate will provide process improvement capability, change management, performance management, enterprise project management, and support of the DHA CPI/LSS Program.

Key Responsibilities: Provide coaching to include sharing knowledge, skills, information and perspective to foster the personal and professional growth of a CPI/LSS Project Lead/practitioner IAW the DHA CPI/LSS Program, which includes 8-Step PPS and DMAIC methodologies.

• Lead and/or assist in developing and executing prioritized performance improvement to optimize processes and improve outcomes
• Verify projects are appropriately scoped and aligned with Defense Health Agency (DHA) strategic priorities
• Provide education and technical guidance on the utilization of Minitab statistical software (DHA Headquarters, Markets, and MTFs) to identify performance and/or capability gaps and develop projects to address identified gaps
• Provide technical guidance to process improvement teams and Executive Leadership
• Train/Assist in training belt candidates in practices consistent with the standards of the DHA CPI/LSS Program
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
• Demonstrated experience in leading and coaching lean and Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Projects to successful completion with measurable results
• Experience with CPI/LSS in a healthcare environment preferred
• CPI experience which includes 8 Step Practical Problem Solving/A3 Methodology
• Bachelor's degree
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Travel to Military Treatment Facilities as required

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.