Master Black Belt (Journeyman)

Goldbelt Incorporated • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

We are seeking a capable and experienced Master Black Belt (Journeyman) to support Business Process Management (BPM) and Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) efforts for the National Guard Bureau (NGB). This position plays a pivotal role in aligning operational processes with strategic objectives, modeling and optimizing business processes, and guiding teams through structured improvement methodologies.

Requirements

• Strong facilitation skills to lead structured workshops and solutioning sessions.
• Knowledge of DoD or federal organizational structures and process management expectations.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Certified Master Black Belt (from a recognized body or agency).
• Minimum 4 -5 years of related experience.
• Experience in Business Process Management discipline including building the business process management business case and vision; aligning processes with business strategy, discovering and modeling business processes, articulating the impact and value of Business Process Management; building and adapting process architecture and its connections to enterprise reference architecture; and facilitating teams - using a structured approach to derive solutions to complex opportunities.
• Must possess and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of Business Process Management (BPM) initiatives to enhance mission performance.
• Build business cases for BPM projects that align with enterprise strategy and operational goals.
• Collaborate with leadership to align business processes with organizational strategy and enterprise architecture.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams using structured methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC, PDCA) to identify process inefficiencies and derive innovative solutions.
• Develop process models and performance metrics to enable evaluation and continuous improvement of business processes.
• Assist in developing and maintaining process architecture and connect it to the enterprise reference architecture.
• Clearly articulate the value proposition of BPM to stakeholders at various levels, including the linkage between process improvements and strategic outcomes.
• Support the identification, documentation, analysis, and redesign of critical business processes across organizational units.
• Contribute to CPI training and mentoring of Green Belt and Black Belt personnel.
• Ensure all work is compliant with Department of Defense (DoD) CPI and IMS methodologies and frameworks.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Tax-deferred savings options.
• Supplementary benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Management of Companies and Enterprises
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees