Senior Master Black Belt (Enterprise)

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

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Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and adaptive Senior Master Black Belt (Enterprise) to lead and facilitate high-impact enterprise-level process improvement initiatives in support of the Army National Guard (ARNG) under the NGB Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) and Integrated Management System (IMS) Services.

Essential Job Functions:

• Serve as the primary facilitator for enterprise-wide workshops involving ARNG and other DoD Component stakeholders, ensuring alignment across multiple organizations and functional boundaries.
• Lead Business Process Reengineering (BPR) efforts focused on enterprise-level performance improvement, integration, and transformation.
• Apply seasoned facilitation and team dynamic management skills to navigate complex group interactions, manage resistance, and resolve intra- and inter-organizational conflicts.
• Conduct process-based root cause analyses to identify inefficiencies and develop practical, measurable solutions for ARNG senior management.
• Guide teams through data-driven decision making and structured problem-solving methodologies to uncover improvement opportunities.
• Adapt facilitation techniques based on team discoveries during workshops, while maintaining focus, direction, and alignment with strategic goals.
• Partner with ARNG leadership to define performance goals and translate improvement findings into actionable plans and performance metrics.
• Provide expert mentoring and support to CPI practitioners and Black/Green Belt teams across the organization.
• Ensure all deliverables align with Lean Six Sigma (LSS), CPI, and IMS standards and DoD best practices.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Shall have seasoned facilitator skills with Business Process Reengineering knowledge and skills, but also experience managing team dynamics and conflict resolution (within amongst ARNG and the Components).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 - 10 years of experience leading process improvement initiatives, at the enterprise level, preferably within the Department of Defense or other federal agency.
• Experience in facilitating workshops crossing multiple organizations and functional boundaries;
• Shall have Senior Level Process Improvement/Change Management experience with ability to change course to accommodate team "discoveries" in process workshops and keep team on task.
• Experience leading teams in PROCESS-BASED root cause analyses to identify opportunities for increased efficiency and effectiveness for ARNG senior management.
• Must possess and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Organizational Development, or related field.

Pay and Benefits
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.