Master Black Belt

Master Black Belt About CICONIX CICONIX LLC is a Veteran Owned Small Business specializing in business advisory and technical assistance for military health programs. We value exceptional people, unwavering integrity, inclusive collaboration, and enduring impact. Location Falls Church, VA Position Details Full-time position Regular weekly hours (0730-1630) No calls, nights, weekends, or holidays! Full benefit program, including health, PTO, and 401k + contribution Requirements Bachelor's degree Master Black Belt certification 5 years of experience Summary CICONIX is seeking a Master Black Belt to support The Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) team in Falls Church, VA. About the Role Support process/performance improvement projects utilizing LeanSixSigma (LSS) and Get Real Get Better (GRGB) methodologies and tools such as DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) for reducing variability and standardizing processes, DMADV (Define, Measure, Analyze, Design, Verify) for new processes or enabling growth within new technologies, and RIE (Rapid Improvement Events – Pre‑Event, Event, Post‑Event) for eliminating waste. All projects will integrate GRGB methodologies and LSS principles will adhere to the American Society of Quality (ASQ) Black Belt Book of Knowledge. Project Support: review, assist, coordinate, train, and mentor BUMED, NMFDC, NMFL, NMFP, and all lower echelon commands within BSO‑18 with the command's PI program. The key objectives using LSS methodologies above are to: 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 the organizations at all echelons. The tasks included in the various methodologies described above are: Conduct comprehensive process mapping and analysis. Identify key areas of inefficiency and recommend improvement actions. Provide a detailed report documenting current workflows or processes, identified inefficiencies and recommended improvements. Develop optimized workflows. Work with stakeholders to implement changes. Deliver professional development courses via in-person or in virtual/asynchronous modalities. Assigned Lean Six Sigma Certified personnel (MBB, BB, GB) shall conduct monthly mentoring sessions and 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. Certification will be by government personnel after reviewing documentation. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree such as Business Administration or Engineering. Licensure & Certifications (Current & Unrestricted): Master Black Belt (MBB) certification. Experience: A minimum of 5 years of relevant field experience. CPI/LSS experience in the health care industry required. Practice continuously as a Master Black Belt since certification. Possess experience in all elements of ASQ MBB Book of Knowledge (BOK) or equivalent industry recognized quality organization (e.g., NCQA and others). Security & Background Check: U.S. Citizenship and a successful background investigation are required. Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Additional Requirements: Willingness to comply with the government vaccination requirements. This role is contingent and will begin upon contract award. CICONIX LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. We E-Verify all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr CICONIX, LLC