Management and Program Analyst (Continuous Process Improvement)

Quick Facts

• Role: Management and Program Analyst (Continuous Process Improvement)

Description

Serve as a DLA Distribution Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) project team analyst supporting productivity efficiencies and process improvements. You will collect, analyze, and provide lean metrics, and report risk mitigation strategy, tangible cost benefits, and ROI results from implemented processes. The role also requires evaluating distribution center leadership practices, coordinating initiatives across stakeholders, and developing/training others on analytical execution and sustainment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and improve productivity efficiencies and processes using LSS and other CPI techniques
• Participate in initiation, oversight, and organization of assigned projects and initiatives
• Gather, analyze, and provide lean metrics to the Distribution CPI Project Team Officer
• Report risk mitigation strategy, tangible cost benefits, and ROI results
• Identify and recommend required tools, software, and training
• Escalate potentially controversial findings, issues, or problems with widespread impact
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for distribution center leadership, process management, and performance management systems
• Coordinate multiple projects and align cross-dimensional stakeholders
• Strengthen interdepartmental relationships and identify common goals
• Develop, execute, and train others on proficiency in analytical data, execution, and sustainment

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Non-Critical Sensitive security clearance with Secret Access
• Favorable suitability/fitness determination required; adverse background check may remove candidate
• 1 year of specialized experience directly related to the role’s competencies (GS-12 requires GS-11-equivalent)
• Ability to stand, bend, and stoop for extended periods; frequent travel across the DLA Distribution network
• Pre-employment physical required
• REAL ID (or acceptable identification) required to access certain federal facilities
• Men born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government includes a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility depends on the position type. Contact the hiring agency for specific benefits offered.