Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist

Inova • Fairfax, VA

3d • $117,104 - $190,882

About The Position

Inova 8095 - Fairfax East Performance Improvement Team is seeking a Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist. This full-time, day-shift role is scheduled Monday through Friday during business hours. The specialist leads teams through complex problem-solving, facilitates cross-functional collaboration, advises executive leadership, and uses continuous improvement and project management methodologies to advance initiatives. The role supports high-profile, system-wide projects that transform patient care and helps build continuous improvement capability throughout the organization.

Requirements

• Five years of experience with Toyota Production System fluency.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or four years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification, or ability to acquire it within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Continuous improvement experience in healthcare, preferably in a health system environment.
• Demonstrated application of Lean, Toyota Production System, Six Sigma, DMAIC, process mapping, standard work, visual management, and related methodologies in clinical or healthcare operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence positive change in complex, enterprise-level problem areas that cross business functions, departments, or service lines.
• Resume showing specific, quantifiable results from prior improvement work, such as cycle time reduction, cost savings, throughput gains, quality improvement, waste reduction, or other validated performance outcomes.
• Experience influencing and coaching clinical, operational, and executive leaders in continuous improvement methods.
• Experience creating and delivering executive-level presentations and project communications.
• Teaching and coaching mindset, including ability and inclination to mentor junior team members and build continuous improvement capability through coaching, education, and practical application of tools and methods.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders on high-profile projects to transform patient care across the health system, often serving as a strategic advisor on system-wide projects sponsored by C-suite team members.
• Lead cross-functional teams through a methodical process to assess, improve, and sustain results using project management and continuous improvement best practices.
• Develop and deliver project communications, including executive-level presentations.
• Coach clinical and system service team members, including executive and C-suite leaders, in continuous improvement fundamentals.
• Apply and teach continuous improvement tools, including DMAIC, process mapping, standard work, and visual management, in clinical, support, and executive settings.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging employees to identify improvement opportunities and contributing to a more efficient and effective organization.
• Mentor and support Continuous Improvement team members in developing their technical and adaptive skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Team member wellness program.
• Retirement plan with Inova matching the first 5% of eligible contributions, starting on the first day.
• Up to $5,250 per year in education assistance.
• Up to $10,000 in student loan assistance.
• Up to 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person per year at no cost for team members, spouses/partners, and children.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior