Continuous Process Improvement Lead

GovCIO is currently hiring a Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Lead to support the Air Force BluSCI network. This role is based in San Antonio, TX, and will be an on-site position.

The CPI Lead will play a critical role in driving enterprise-wide improvements, aligning with strategic objectives, and ensuring efficiency in operations. Working closely with leadership, engineers, and stakeholders, the CPI Lead will design and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance effectiveness, reduce inefficiencies, and optimize resources within the BluSCI Enterprise. Coordinates with business and technology teams, ascertaining system requirements, such as program functions, output requirements, input data acquisition, and system techniques and controls. Provides technical/functional expertise in identifying, evaluating, developing, and supporting systems.

•  Lead and manage Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) initiatives, ensuring alignment with Air Force BluSCI Strategic Vision.
• Develop, implement, and monitor process improvement strategies to optimize workflows, resource allocation, and operational efficiency.
• Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile methodologies to analyze current processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement sustainable improvements.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including Enterprise Technical Directors, System Engineers, and Analysts, to evaluate and refine enterprise operations.
• Establish performance metrics and reporting mechanisms to track the success of improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate CPI events, value stream mapping, and root cause analysis to drive measurable change.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, security requirements, and regulatory compliance within all process enhancements.
• Provide recommendations and strategic insights to optimize BluSCI Enterprise IT systems and operational workflows.
• Work with teams to prioritize and oversee process improvement projects from inception to implementation.
• Manage communication and change management efforts to ensure smooth adoption of new processes across the enterprise.
• Analyzes business and technical processes to formulate and develop new and modified business information processing systems.
• Interfaces between systems architects/programmers and users located in a specialized area to ensure that information technology designs meet the needs of the end users within an organization.

High School with 6 - 9 years (or commensurate experience in process improvement, business analysis, or enterprise system optimization)

Required Skills and Experience

• Current Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification or ISO 9001 or PMP 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional process improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with IT systems, software development, and system administration.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Clearance Required: TS SCI

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Certification or knowledge of Microsoft Azure, MCSE Cloud Platform & Infrastructure, or ITIL practices
• Experience in government contracting
• Knowledge of VMware, Nutanix, and cloud-based infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of IT governance frameworks and enterprise architecture.
• Experience with data analysis, automation tools, and dashboard reporting.
• Proven ability to lead process improvement projects in an IT or defense environment.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.