Process Improvement Analyst 3

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Newport News, VA

2d•$85,000 - $107,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Improvement Analyst defines, designs, and implements continuous improvement programs integrated vertically and horizontally across the organization. The role defines improvement projects aligned with business strategies and analyzes improvement programs and their potential results. It facilitates and coaches improvement teams, establishes and maintains performance metrics to measure program success, and installs process excellence support for program governance, project reviews, communications, training, certifications, and rewards. Six Sigma certification may be held. The position is with HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division. It is a full-time, first-shift role that is not eligible for telework. U.S. citizenship is required. Relocation assistance is not available, travel is not required, and clearance is not required to start. The stated base salary range is $85,000 to $107,000; final compensation depends on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of relevant exempt experience, or a master’s degree and 4 years of relevant professional experience.
Equivalent education and experience may include: NNS Apprentice School graduation; Navy Nuclear Power School graduation; an associate’s degree or other formal two-year program plus 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience; military experience at paygrade E-5 or above; high school diploma/GED plus 4 years of combined manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, military, or other relevant exempt experience; or high school diploma/GED plus 8 years of combined manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, military, or other relevant non-exempt experience.
U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated core facilitation skills, including planning and preparing events, aligning team goals with organizational strategy, and employing facilitation best practices.
Experience using Process Mapping, Value Stream Mapping, and Root Cause Analysis.
Proficiency in Lean tools and DMAIC for structured problem-solving.
Experience with Kaizen events (blitzes) to identify and implement real-time improvements.
Experience working with craftsmen and deckplate leadership teams.
Experience collaborating with value stream teams and leadership.
Project management skills to coordinate timelines, resources, and deliverables for improvement initiatives.
Strong communication skills to foster alignment and secure leadership support.
Six Sigma certification may be held.

Responsibilities

Define, design, and implement continuous improvement programs across the organization.
Define improvement projects aligned with business strategies.
Analyze improvement programs and potential results.
Facilitate and coach improvement teams.
Establish and maintain performance metrics to measure program success.
Provide process excellence support for program governance, project reviews, communications, training, certifications, and rewards.