Master Black Belt (Lean Six Sigma) - Senior Process Improvement Lead - Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED), U.S. Navy

Description

The Master Black Belt (MBB) serves as the senior subject matter expert for Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) initiatives across Navy Medicine. This role provides strategic leadership, oversight, and mentorship in applying Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and Get Real Get Better (GRGB) methodologies to improve operational efficiency, reduce variability, and enhance mission outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Process Improvement Leadership

• Lead enterprise-level CPI initiatives aligned with Navy Medicine priorities
• Apply advanced Lean Six Sigma methodologies including DMAIC, DMADV, and Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs)
• Identify systemic inefficiencies and drive organization-wide transformation efforts
• Ensure alignment with ASQ Body of Knowledge and industry best practices

Program Oversight & Execution

• Oversee multiple concurrent improvement projects across BUMED and subordinate commands
• Validate project scopes, measurable outcomes, and alignment with strategic initiatives
• Ensure standardization of CPI frameworks, tools, and documentation

Mentorship & Training

• Mentor and coach Black Belts and Green Belts
• Conduct training sessions and professional development programs
• Support certification readiness and review project submissions for accuracy and completeness

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with senior leadership, project sponsors, and cross-functional teams
• Present findings, recommendations, and performance metrics to executive stakeholders
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement across all organizational levels

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Healthcare Administration, or related field
• Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification (required)
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant CPI/LSS experience
• Demonstrated expertise in ASQ MBB Body of Knowledge or equivalent
• Experience leading enterprise-wide process improvement initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD, Navy, or healthcare environments
• Strong data analysis, facilitation, and executive communication skills
• Experience mentoring and developing LSS practitioners