Program Manager (Lean Six Sigma Certified Master Black Belt)
Cortina Solutions, Alexandria, VA, United States
Lean Six Sigma Certified Master Black Belt (MBB)
Cortina Solutions is seeking a Lean Six Sigma Certified Master Black Belt (MBB) to provide mission-planning and Continuous Organizational Improvement (COI) support to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) J7 Enterprise under the direction of the J7 Program Management Office (PMO) Lead. This position supports strategic acquisition mission planning, enterprise transformation initiatives, and continuous process improvement efforts that directly enable Warfighter readiness.
Responsibilities Include:
The selected candidate will provide enterprise-level Lean Six Sigma leadership supporting strategic planning, acquisition transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives across the DLA J7 portfolio.
Support development and execution of strategic, programmatic, and operational mission-planning initiatives
Lead Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) efforts aligned to DLA strategic objectives and acquisition performance roadmaps
Assist with deployment of organizational performance, workforce capability, and leadership effectiveness initiatives
Develop performance measures, dashboards, and reporting tools supporting enterprise decision-making
Conduct organizational assessments and recommend improvement strategies to senior leadership
Lead project planning activities including prioritization, scheduling, risk management, and execution tracking
Mentor CPI practitioners, sponsors, champions, and senior leaders across the organization
Support documentation and management of CPI projects within CAPER or equivalent systems
Identify and support implementation of enterprise-level process improvement opportunities
Provide status reporting and implementation updates throughout CPI project lifecycles
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
Master's degree in Leadership or Organizational Development
Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification from ASQ or military equivalent
Minimum 120 hours formal Master Black Belt training in leadership, culture change, and mentoring
Advanced PME such as CAS3, CGSC / Intermediate Level Education, or equivalent
Minimum 5 years Master Black Belt experience
Minimum 3 years DoD Master Black Belt experience supporting senior leaders
Minimum 2 years Master Black Belt experience supporting DLA
Experience leading organizational improvement initiatives in DoD environments
Experience supporting strategic, programmatic, operational, and tactical mission planning
Minimum 5 years experience using CAPER, PowerSteering, or equivalent CPI repository systems
Minimum 3 years experience mentoring CPI practitioners and leadership stakeholders
Experience conducting maturity assessments and certifying Green and Black Belts
Prior CPI experience as a military officer, enlisted NCO, or government civilian
IT-III eligibility or active NACI required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Location: Ft. Belvoir, VA
Benefits:
Cortina Solutions is committed to offering comprehensive and affordable benefits to employees and their families.
BCBS Medical and Dental Insurance
VSP Vision
Health Savings Account (HSA) Compatible Health Plan
Flexible spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Reimbursement
Company-paid Life Insurance
Company-paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Matching 401(k) Plan
Flexible PTO
Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
Federal Holidays
Company Match on Employee Non-Profit Donations
Professional Development
Background Check Requirement: As our team members work on government sites, all potential candidates are subject to a background screening that fully complies with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
This position is contingent on contract award.
Cortina Solutions is seeking a Lean Six Sigma Certified Master Black Belt (MBB) to provide mission-planning and Continuous Organizational Improvement (COI) support to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) J7 Enterprise under the direction of the J7 Program Management Office (PMO) Lead. This position supports strategic acquisition mission planning, enterprise transformation initiatives, and continuous process improvement efforts that directly enable Warfighter readiness.
Responsibilities Include:
The selected candidate will provide enterprise-level Lean Six Sigma leadership supporting strategic planning, acquisition transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives across the DLA J7 portfolio.
Support development and execution of strategic, programmatic, and operational mission-planning initiatives
Lead Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) efforts aligned to DLA strategic objectives and acquisition performance roadmaps
Assist with deployment of organizational performance, workforce capability, and leadership effectiveness initiatives
Develop performance measures, dashboards, and reporting tools supporting enterprise decision-making
Conduct organizational assessments and recommend improvement strategies to senior leadership
Lead project planning activities including prioritization, scheduling, risk management, and execution tracking
Mentor CPI practitioners, sponsors, champions, and senior leaders across the organization
Support documentation and management of CPI projects within CAPER or equivalent systems
Identify and support implementation of enterprise-level process improvement opportunities
Provide status reporting and implementation updates throughout CPI project lifecycles
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
Master's degree in Leadership or Organizational Development
Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification from ASQ or military equivalent
Minimum 120 hours formal Master Black Belt training in leadership, culture change, and mentoring
Advanced PME such as CAS3, CGSC / Intermediate Level Education, or equivalent
Minimum 5 years Master Black Belt experience
Minimum 3 years DoD Master Black Belt experience supporting senior leaders
Minimum 2 years Master Black Belt experience supporting DLA
Experience leading organizational improvement initiatives in DoD environments
Experience supporting strategic, programmatic, operational, and tactical mission planning
Minimum 5 years experience using CAPER, PowerSteering, or equivalent CPI repository systems
Minimum 3 years experience mentoring CPI practitioners and leadership stakeholders
Experience conducting maturity assessments and certifying Green and Black Belts
Prior CPI experience as a military officer, enlisted NCO, or government civilian
IT-III eligibility or active NACI required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Location: Ft. Belvoir, VA
Benefits:
Cortina Solutions is committed to offering comprehensive and affordable benefits to employees and their families.
BCBS Medical and Dental Insurance
VSP Vision
Health Savings Account (HSA) Compatible Health Plan
Flexible spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Reimbursement
Company-paid Life Insurance
Company-paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Matching 401(k) Plan
Flexible PTO
Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
Federal Holidays
Company Match on Employee Non-Profit Donations
Professional Development
Background Check Requirement: As our team members work on government sites, all potential candidates are subject to a background screening that fully complies with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
This position is contingent on contract award.