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Koniag Information Security Services LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with a Secret security clearance to support KSS and our government customer in Falls Church, VA. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity.   

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Principal responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead and manage assigned Lean Six Sigma/CPI projects from defining through control phases (DMAIC), ensuring successful delivery of measurable improvements.
• Apply all elements of the ASQ Black Belt Book of Knowledge (BOK) or equivalent industry-recognized quality organization standards to assigned improvement activities.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret complex data sets using statistical tools to identify root causes and support data-driven decision-making.
• Facilitate process mapping, root cause analysis, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and other improvement techniques with cross-functional teams.
• Coach and mentor Green Belts and other team members in the application of LSS/CPI tools and techniques.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and operational staff to implement and sustain process improvements.
• Support the development and delivery of LSS/CPI training materials and workshops.
• Prepare briefing slides, metric charts, progress reviews, and technical documentation as required.
• Maintain proficiency in MS Teams, MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, Access), Power BI, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Apply CPI/LSS expertise specifically within healthcare industry contexts to drive meaningful clinical and operational improvements.
• Ensure improvement activities comply with applicable government, organizational, and contract requirements.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Active Black Belt certification from ASQ or an equivalent industry-recognized quality organization.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant field experience, including CPI/Lean Six Sigma experience in the healthcare industry.
• Demonstrated continuous practice as a Black Belt since certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience associated with successfully accomplishing requirements related to process improvement program support.
• Proficient knowledge and application of Lean Six Sigma, CPI, and quality management methodologies (DMAIC, DMADV, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience applying improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using statistical analysis tools.
• Exceptional communication skills in English, both written and oral, with the ability to present findings and recommendations clearly to diverse audiences.
• Experience facilitating cross-functional teams through improvement projects and workshops.
• Proficiency in MS Teams, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Project, MS Access, Power BI, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment under the guidance of Master Black Belt leadership.

Clearance Requirement:

• Ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearance.

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Experience working in a federal government or military healthcare environment.
• Familiarity with Navy and Marine Corps operational environments.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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