Principal Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Analyst

ASR International is seeking an experienced Principal Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Analyst IV to support the U.S. Marine Corps Logistics Command (MARCORLOGCOM) Coordinated Secondary Reparable (SECREP) Management and Strategic Logistics Services program. This Key Personnel position will lead CPI activities for Marine Corps supply chain and Secondary Reparable operations using Lean Six Sigma methodologies, data analysis, statistical modeling, and structured change management.

The Principal CPI Analyst IV will facilitate CPI meetings and projects, support the SECREP Working Integrated Product Team (WIPT), brief the Enterprise Coordinated SECREP Management (CSM) Metrics Scorecard and associated analysis, and document business and action items in meeting minutes and the CSM Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M). The individual will conduct root-cause investigations, Value Stream Mapping, trend analysis, forecasting, and other quantitative assessments to improve supply chain effectiveness and efficiency.

The successful candidate must be an accomplished process-improvement leader with extensive military logistics and Class IX reparable-support experience, strong statistical and analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex findings to personnel at various levels and ranks. This position is located in Albany, Georgia and requires the ability to obtain a SECRET-level security clearance by Day 1 Ready.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize Lean Six Sigma process-improvement methodologies to facilitate Continuous Process Improvement across CSM and SECREP operations.
• Provide project-management and change-management support to Government customers and facilitate CPI-related meetings and projects.
• Facilitate the SECREP WIPT; brief the Enterprise CSM Metrics Scorecard and associated analysis; and capture business and action items in meeting minutes and the CSM POA&M.
• Develop and deliver briefings, position papers, and other documents supporting CPI initiatives and decision-making.
• Conduct root-cause investigations and Value Stream Mapping to develop Courses of Action and POA&Ms for CPI initiatives.
• Develop and maintain tools that extract Marine Corps supply-chain data and provide visibility into key performance metrics.
• Collect metrics data, perform calculations, prepare statistical summaries, and conduct trend analysis and supply-chain assessments.
• Use statistical tools to test hypotheses and develop models that forecast trends in performance metrics.
• Develop, refine, standardize, and execute processes that ensure metrics data integrity; maintain metrics history and archives.
• Collaborate with Government customers to develop, refine, and update metrics and establish performance targets.
• Develop responses to SECREP data calls and analytical requirements and conduct Reparable Issue Point visits as needed in support of CPI initiatives.
• Analyze Situation Reports, maintain communication with stakeholders throughout process evaluation and improvement, and provide input into and facilitate policy changes as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as Business Administration, Logistics Management, Statistics, or a related discipline.
• Valid, current Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification held for at least five consecutive years.
• Minimum of ten to twelve (10-12) years leading process-improvement efforts across a broad range of logistics assignments.
• Minimum of five to six (5-6) years of process-improvement experience with military wholesale and retail logistics activities supporting Reparable (Class IX) operations.
• Minimum of five to six (5-6) years using statistical methods and models to optimize supply-chain process effectiveness and efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems, identify significant factors, gather relevant data, and develop and apply solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize work and successfully perform complex tasks.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with personnel at various levels and ranks.
• Working knowledge of laws, policies, regulations, precedents, administrative processes, and documentation requirements applicable to logistics planning, program execution, and sustainment.
• Ability to obtain a SECRET-level security clearance by Day 1 Ready and meet applicable access requirements for Marine Corps systems and facilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting U.S. Marine Corps logistics, MARCORLOGCOM, or comparable Department of Defense wholesale and retail supply-chain organizations.
• Experience with Coordinated Secondary Reparable Management, Class IX reparables, Reparable Issue Point operations, and supply-chain performance metrics.
• Experience facilitating cross-functional working groups, presenting executive-level metric scorecards, and managing action items through a POA&M.
• Experience developing data-extraction and analytical tools, statistical forecasts, Value Stream Maps, and root-cause analyses for logistics operations.

**Please note that your resume and candidacy is subject to customer approval and acceptance and clearing of the required background check.   Salary is negotiable and commensurate with background and applicable required job experience.**

About ASR International

ASR provides world-wide Management and Technical Support Services to Government agencies and Fortune 500 customers. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Long Island, NY, ASR serves its clients with a full spectrum of complex professional and technical support services including Construction Management, Engineering, Logistics, Project Management and Quality Control across the U.S. and in more than 40 countries worldwide.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, an excellent compensation package and comprehensive benefits package which include a flexible work schedule, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off and Sick Days, Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision); and a 401(k) plan.

The salary range provided for this role is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. ASR considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job description. The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position. Please note that your resume and candidacy may be subject to customer approval, acceptance and clearing of the required background check and successfully obtaining and maintaining any required security clearances, if any.

ASR is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment and promotion decisions at ASR are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. ASR’s hiring and employment practices are not influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, ancestry, ethnicity, physical or mental handicap / disability which is unrelated to job performance, sexual orientation or any other characteristic / classification protected by law.