Rios Partners · 9 hours ago
Senior Process Improvement Specialist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expRios Partners is seeking a Senior Process Improvement Specialist to drive change and transformation within the Department of Defense. This role involves leading large-scale initiatives to analyze and optimize complex business processes while championing a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Business DevelopmentConsulting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead strategic analysis and comprehensive redesign of DoD business processes supporting security cooperation, transformation, and modernization objectives; utilize advanced process mapping and diagnostic tools to uncover inefficiencies and design actionable solutions
Drive high-impact, enterprise-wide transformation projects, collaborating with senior DoD leadership to build consensus, foster alignment, and ensure successful adoption of strategic change initiatives
Design, implement, and sustain data-driven improvement initiatives, leveraging advanced analytics, automation, and AI tools to identify performance gaps, develop predictive insights, and deliver sustainable process enhancements
Facilitate cross-functional workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions across the DoD enterprise, aligning diverse teams around shared objectives and cultivating collaborative partnerships that drive mission success
Championing a culture of continuous improvement by mentoring teams, promoting best practices, and leading training initiatives that embed operational excellence and innovation throughout the organization
Implement and sustain process improvement frameworks—such as Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Agile—and establish performance measurement systems to track progress against defined benchmarks, ensuring accountability and continuous advancements
Qualification
Required
Location: This role is fully remote (with periodic travel to Arlington, VA). Must be able to work 9AM - 5PM Eastern Time
Security Clearance: Active Secret (or higher) DoD security clearance required
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline (Master's degree preferred)
Experience: Minimum 5 years of senior-level experience leading large-scale process improvement or transformation projects, preferably in DoD or federal environments
Methodology Expertise: Demonstrated mastery of Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, Agile, or comparable process improvement frameworks (Black Belt or higher strongly preferred)
Leadership & Influence: Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and manage multiple, concurrent transformation initiatives
Skills: Exceptional communication, facilitation, and strategic problem-solving skills; ability to manage change, lead cross-functional teams, and deliver results in complex, fast-paced environments
Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of federal regulations and proficiency with tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Visio, and SharePoint are highly desirable
Authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely
Preferred
Must have Top Secret / Minimum Secret - Active Secret (or higher) DoD security clearance
Master's degree in a relevant field; Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or comparable advanced certification; direct experience supporting DoD security cooperation or modernization initiatives; advanced proficiency with data analytics and process automation tools
Company
Rios Partners
Rios Partners provides management consulting services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Joshua Riojas
Chief Executive Officer
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