Master Black Belt- BUMED
About The Position
Haweo LLC is a certified 8(a) Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)- owned small business Federal contracting company. As a professional services firm that provides consulting and advisory services to clients, Haweo works to improve operational efficiency and to accomplish organizational objectives as well as serving as a leading provider for information services and business management services to the Federal Government. We seek to deliver superior service and exceptional talent to ensure mission success. Haweo offers a highly competitive benefits package that reflects our objective of employing top industry performers. Haweo is seeking a highly qualified Master Black Belt (MBB) to support the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) Improvement Sciences Directorate. The MBB, working within the team, will serve as a senior subject matter expert in Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodologies, leading continuous process improvement initiatives, mentoring personnel seeking LSS certification, and driving operational excellence across Navy Medicine commands including BUMED, Naval Medical Forces Pacific (NMFP), Naval Medical Forces Atlantic (NMFL), and Naval Medical Forces Development Command (NMFDC). This position is hybrid, with 60% on-site at BUMED Headquarters, 7700 Arlington Blvd, Suite 5134, Falls Church, VA 22042, 40% remote. Travel may be required to both CONUS and ONCONUS Navy Medicine locations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree minimum (Business Administration or Engineering)
- Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification
- Must have practiced continuously as a Master Black Belt since certification
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant field experience in Continuous Process Improvement/Lean Six Sigma (CPI/LSS)
- CPI/LSS experience in the healthcare industry is required
- Experience in all elements of ASQ MBB Book of Knowledge (BOK) or equivalent industry-recognized quality organization (i.e., NCQA and others)
- Active Secret security clearance required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, Access), Power BI, and Adobe Acrobat
- Due to this being a contract position working for the US government all candidates must be a U.S. citizen and pass a criminal background check as well as a drug test.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Healthcare Administration, or related field
- Working knowledge of Navy and Marine Corps operational environments
- Experience with Navy Medicine, military health system, or federal healthcare operations
- Familiarity with Project Management Institute (PMI) methodologies
- Knowledge of American Society of Quality (ASQ) standards and guidelines
- Experience with Get Real Get Better (GRGB) methodologies
- Experience supporting Navy or DoD Continuous Process Improvement programs
Responsibilities
- Lead and support process/performance improvement projects utilizing Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and Get Real Get Better (GRGB) methodologies
- Apply DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) for reducing variability and standardizing processes
- Apply DMADV (Define, Measure, Analyze, Design, Verify) for new processes or enabling growth within new technologies
- Lead Rapid Improvement Events (RIE) for eliminating waste
- Analyze existing workflows to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks
- Develop and implement process improvement strategies
- Enhance operational efficiency to reduce costs and increase stakeholder satisfaction
- Foster a culture of continuous process improvement within organizations at all echelons
- Conduct monthly mentoring sessions for personnel pursuing LSS certification
- 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
- Deliver professional development courses via in-person or virtual/asynchronous modalities
- Conduct comprehensive process mapping and analysis
- Provide detailed reports documenting current workflows, identified inefficiencies, and recommended improvements
- Develop optimized workflows and work with stakeholders to implement changes
- Produce briefing slides, metric charts, progress reviews, program schedules, technical reports, and organizational charts
Benefits
- Highly competitive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
